September 28
Tween Club: Vejigante Masks - REGISTER
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Date: 09/28/2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Location: Library
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3rd-5th grades only
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Registration required
Join us for a special workshop with Museo de las Americas and create a Vejigante mask! The Vejigante is a masked creature who both fascinates and frightens young children with his mischievous antics, especially during festivals in Ponce and Loiza in Puerto Rico. This workshop explores Puerto Rico’s vibrant and rhythmic festivals, the mixed history of the Vejigante and the country’s relationship to the United States. Students will create the horned mask of the mysterious and charismatic Vejigante as they listen to the sounds of Bomba music and learn about cultural blending.
Únete con nosotros para un taller especial con Museo de las Américas y crea una máscara del Vejigante! El Vejigante es una creatura enmascarada que les fascina y les asusta a los jóvenes de Puerto Rico, especialmente durante los días festivos en Ponce y Loíza. En este taller exploraremos los festivales vibrantes de Puerto Rico, la historia variada del Vejigante, y las relaciones entre Puerto Rico y Los Estados Unidos. Participantes crearan mascaras con cuernos del misterioso y carismático Vejigante. También escucharán la música bomba y aprenderán sobre la mezcla de culturas.
Attend the Event
Registration is required and will open on Friday, Sept. 1. This event is limited to 20 tweens. Please click the button below to register.
Register for the Vejigante Masks workshop
Thursday Nights @ the Museum On the Rise: Songwriter Showcase
7 p.m.
Longmont Museum 400 Quail Rd.
Join Longmont’s own Bonnie and Taylor Sims for an intimate evening of original music from up-and-coming and established singer-songwriters from across the Front Range. Featuring Tyree Woods, Veronica May and Taylor Shae.
September 30
Genealogy Basics with the Longmont Genealogical Society
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Date: 09/30/2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Location: Library
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Drop in anytime between 10 am-noon
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Last Saturday of each month
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Unquiet Study Area (second floor)
Volunteers from the Longmont Genealogical Society offer their time, knowledge, and assistance to the public one Saturday each month. Participants are guided on how to search for their ancestors and use the various resources available both in and out of the library.
Wherever you are in your search, these volunteers can help! Gather any information you have -- name(s), a date of birth or death, a place, etc. and see what you can discover.
Longmont Museum Presents Centennial State Ballet Fall Showcase
7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 30, 7 pm and Sunday, Oct. 1, 2 pm; $25 general admission, $22 students/seniors, $18 members
The Museum is pleased to present Centennial State Ballet’s Fall Showcase featuring dance from the Romantic to the contemporary era showcasing CSB dancers as well as professionals. The first half of the program will feature “Vespers” performed by CSB youth members followed by “Mobile” performed by Zikr Dance Ensemble, both pieces choreographed by Tomm Ruud. The second half of the program will feature CSB’s youth ballet dancers performing Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals—composed in 1886 by the internationally-recognized French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. The performance will feature narration by Alex Sedrowski as well as the work of the poet Ogden Nash.
October 1
Writing Your Personal History Workshop with Author A. Manette Ansay - REGISTER
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Date: 10/01/2023 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave.
About the Workshop
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Library Conference Room
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Registration required
Join New York Times bestselling author A. Manette Ansay with your laptop (or a fat paper notebook) for a workshop designed to get your writing project underway. Expect generative prompts, step-by step strategies, and technically-based feedback in an upbeat supportive environment. You’ll leave with pages in hand and a project description to keep the momentum going.
Attend the Workshop
Registration is required to attend the workshop and is limited to 12 attendees. Click the button below to register.
Register for the writing workshop
About the Author
Manette Ansay lives and writes east of Boulder where she serves as Writer in Residence for Friends of Coal Creek and enjoys freelancing as a college essay and application coach. She is professor emerita at The University of Miami, where she directed the MFA program. Her novels include Vinegar Hill, an Oprah Book Club Selection, and Midnight Champagne, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. Read more about the author
Family Lotería and Crafts
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Date: 10/01/2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Location: Library
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Library Meeting Rooms
Join us for a Special Family Event on Sunday, Oct. 1. We'll play Lotería from 2-3 pm and have a special craft for families from 3-4 pm.
Sobre el evento
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Salas de reuniones de la biblioteca
¡Venga con su familia entera para jugar Lotería Mexicana! Este programa es bilingüe y para toda la familia – todas edades son bienvenidas! No hay que registrarse.
October 4
A Vintage Affair
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Fox Hill Country Club
Please join Wyatt’s Wet Goods and
A Woman’s Work for a fun evening of tastings.
We will have beer & wine tastings from multiple vendors as provided by Wyatt’s Wet Goods and we will have several local restaurants who will be providing samplings of their delicious food.
It’s a fun night and a version of “Taste of Longmont.”
We will also have a short program and a live and silent auction.
All money raised will go to support the work of A Woman’s Work.
We hope to see you there!
October 5
A Techy Talk with Jessica Speer of "The Phone Book" - REGISTER
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Date: 10/05/2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Location: Library
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Library Meeting Rooms
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Open to everyone; best for kids 9 years and older with their grown-ups
Tech is amazing! You have the whole world in your hand—the power to be used as a force for good or, um, not so good. In this interactive presentation, author Jessica Speer will share techy tidbits, stories, healthy screen habits, and ways to stay safe online. Tap into your superpowers to use tech as a force for good. This program is presented by The Wandering Jellyfish Bookshop, and copies of the book will be available for sale.
Please note this event will be held at the Longmont Public Library's Meeting Rooms with books available to purchase on-site through The Wandering Jellyfish Bookshop. Registration is required.
Register Your Family through Wandering Jellyfish Bookshop's website
Thursday Nights @ the Museum: Voices of Change: Farm Labor Past, Present & Future
Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 pm; free, reservations recommended
Join us for a panel conversation exploring the role farm labor played in making Longmont and Boulder County what they are today, shedding light on the experience of farm workers past and present, and celebrating the efforts of those who toiled to improve their working conditions. Offered in complement to our special exhibition "agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by the Land." Featuring Andrea Yoloteotl Nawage, Harvest of First Nations; Tim Broderick, Office of Sustainability, Climate Action and Resilience, Boulder County; and more. Moderated by Marina LaGrave, Climate Equity Specialist, Boulder County.
October 9
Mythical Creatures Club - REGISTER
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Date: 10/09/2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Location: Library
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For 1st - 2nd grades
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Longmont Library Meeting Rooms
Join us every 2nd Monday of the month from September through December for our Mythical Creatures Club! We’ll learn about Bigfoot, mermaids, and many other legendary creatures through fun crafts and activities.
Attend the Club
Registration is required to attend the Mythical Creatures Club and is limited to 20 children. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 12, click the button below to register your child(ren). Make sure to fill out the form for EACH CHILD who is attending.
Register for the October Mythical Creatures Club
October 12
Thursday Nights @ the Museum Woody Guthrie "Bound for Glory" (1976, PG)
Thursday, Oct. 12, 7 pm; $10 general admission, $8 students/seniors,
$5 members
Based upon his 1943 autobiography of the same name, "Bound for Glory" tells the story of legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie’s early years, before his rise to the top as a champion for the rights of migrant farm workers. Directed by Hal Ashby and starring David Carradine, the 1976 film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Offered in complement to our special exhibition "agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by the Land."
October 13
Be the Difference: Partners Halloween Carnival
6-9 p.m.
Zoe's Café, 715 10th St, Greeley, CO 80631
The "Be the Difference: Partners Halloween Carnival" invites adults to relive the joy of their childhood carnival experience, all while contributing to Partners' mission of empowering youth in Weld County. Ticket holders can expect:
Unlimited Carnival Games: Rediscover the excitement of classic carnival games with unlimited plays.
Delicious Drinks and Snacks: Savor a delightful selection of beverages and snacks throughout the evening.
Costume Contest: Show off your creativity by participating in the individual or group costume contest, with a chance to win a $150 Visa Gift Prize.
Food Truck: Enjoy carnival fare from a food truck parked right on site.
"This Halloween carnival is a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community and support the youth of Weld County," said Heather Vesgaard, Executive Director at Partners. "We encourage everyone to put on their most spirited costumes and join us for an unforgettable night of fun."
Tickets for the "Be the Difference: Partners Halloween Carnival" are available for purchase at www.nocohalloween.com. Costumes are not mandatory, but attendees are strongly encouraged to get into the Halloween spirit. Please note that this event is exclusively for adults aged 21 and over.
For more information about Partners and their mission to serve Northern Colorado, visit poweredbypartners.org.
About Partners: Partners has been serving youth and families since our organization was founded in 1978. Through the years we have continually sought to best meet the needs of our community, and have expanded our programs, service area, and mission to do so. Our Community-Based Mentoring Program was established as an intervention strategy for youth entering the juvenile justice system in Larimer County and has evolved to more of prevention-based approach to serve kids who are facing risk factors at an earlier stage. When it was clear that we should expand to have offices in Estes Park and Greeley, we did so.
Friday Afternoon Concert Stephen Lancaster
Friday, Oct. 13, 2:30 pm; $12 general admission, $10 students/seniors,
$8 members
The Museum welcomes baritone Stephen Lancaster for an all-Schubert program entitled “The Power of Little Things” featuring short piano pieces of varying moods, then moving directly into "Schwanengesang," the last 14 songs that Schubert wrote. These extraordinary pieces are rarely heard as a set, and cover an enormous range of emotions. Stephen will be accompanied by pianist Laure Colladant, considered one of the best fortepianists of her generation.
October 16
Pika's Sweets: Special Cookie War Edition - REGISTER
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Date: 10/16/2023 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Location: Library
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For 1st - 5th grades
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Longmont Library Meeting Rooms
Join Children and Teen Services for a special cookie decorating competition! Participants will be given cookies, icing, and sprinkles to create their own design. At the end of the program, three individuals will be chosen to win a prize based off three categories that will be announced at the beginning of the program.
Attend the Program
Registration is required to attend this special edition of Pika's Sweets and is limited to 20 children. Click the button below to register your child(ren). Make sure to fill out the form for EACH CHILD who is attending.
Register for the Pika's Sweets Cookie Wars program
October 26
Posada Printmaking: The Art of Protest Workshop for Adults - REGISTER
A Museo De Las Americas workshop
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Date: 10/26/2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Location: Library
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For patrons 18 years and older
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Library Meeting Rooms
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In partnership with the Museo De Las Americas
Jose Guadalupe Posada, creator of the iconic Dia de los Muertos skeletons, was a shrewd social critic who used satirical imagery and humor to spark protest and social change.
Using printmaking techniques alongside a discussion about Posada’s use of art as a subtle tool of resistance, attendees will create their own protest print about a topic of their choice. They also learn how to write a satirical poem to accompany their print.
Registration is required to attend this interactive workshop and is limited to 25 participants. Click the button below to save your seat through Eventbrite.
Register for this workshop through Eventbrite
November 8
"Who's a Good Dog?": Author Talk with Bioethicist Dr. Jessica Pierce - REGISTER
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Date: 11/08/2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Location: Library
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Library Meeting Rooms
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Registration required
"Who’s a Good Dog?" is an invitation to nurture more thoughtful and balanced relationships with our canine companions. By deepening our curiosity about what our dogs are experiencing, and by working together with them in a spirit of collaboration, we can become more effective and compassionate caregivers.
Attend the Author Talk
Registration is required to attend the workshop and is limited to 100 attendees. Registration opens on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Click the button below to register.
About the Author
Jessica Pierce is a bioethicist whose work focuses on human-animal relationships and interconnections between ecosystems and health. She is faculty affiliate with the Center for Bioethics and Humanities, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Read more about the author
