SUMMER

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 hello!
We are excited to unveil our upcoming schedule of programs
at the Library! We have curated a diverse array of events and
activities to engage, inspire and entertain you throughout the
summer season!
From captivating author talks to interactive storytelling
sessions for children, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Dive into reading with our book clubs and reading challenges
designed to ignite your imagination and keep kids engaged
while school is out.
Our technology classes will empower you to navigate the
digital world with confidence! We have resources and
support to help you thrive in today’s ever-evolving digital
landscape.
Additionally, we are thrilled to announce outdoor
programming for our young patrons, providing opportunities
to gather with friends and family for memorable experiences
under the sun.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Library this
summer for a season filled with discovery, learning, and
community.

Warm regards,

Jon D. Solomon
Longmont Public Library Director
WHAT’S NEW!
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EXPANDED MAPS
COLLECTION!
Explore new horizons by using the Library’s Maps Collection!
Whether you’re a traveler, historian, or simply curious, dive into
the depths of geography and cartography. Hiking, backpacking,
river/lake fishing, travel maps, state park maps, national park
maps and more are available for FREE at the Library.
Browse the collection online at longmont.marmot.org
or head upstairs to browse the collection in-person.

WHY BUY WHEN

YOU CAN BORROW?
NEW LIBRARY OF
THINGS ITEMS!
The Library now offers an expanded
selection of items available for
borrowing through the Library of
Things collection!
From moving kits to handy litter clean-up
kits, and even trekking poles, crochet and
knitting needles, and a solar power bank
the Library has a wide range of items.
Other items include tool kits, lawn games,
telescopes, paper shredder, utility wagon, etc.

Stewart Family Foundation funds 100,000

free books for Longmont children
More than 1,000 4-year-olds in Longmont now have their own
personal library of children’s books thanks to the Stewart
Family Foundation, in partnership with the Longmont Library.
The Library’s Longmont Growing Readers, a program created
through the foundation’s donation, gives local 4-year-olds their
very own book collection to read at home. The program mails four
books per week for 25 weeks, for a total of 100 books per reader,
all at no cost. Read the full article at bit.ly/LongmontLibNews
Learn more and sign up your 4-year-old at bit.ly/LongmontGrowingReaders
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L O N G M O N T L I B R A R Y + R E C R E AT I O N S E R V I C E S

SUMMER READING KICK-OFF

POOL PARTY
5:30-7:30 pm | Friday, May 24
Sunset Pool, 1900 Longs Peak Ave.
Celebrate the beginning of summer with a FREE pool
party at Sunset Pool! Join your Children and Teen
librarians and staff from Recreation Services for a fun
afternoon outside.
Pick up your Summer Reading Bingo Board, Library
Summer brochure, take a swim in the pool, slide down
the water slides, and even sign up for swim lessons!

KEEP BUSY AND ACTIVE THIS SUMMER! Recreation & Golf Services’ 2024 summer
activities brochure can be viewed online at longmontcolorado.gov/recreation. The brochure
features classes (including swim lessons!), camps and events that occur May through August.

SUMMER READING CHALLENGES

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END OF SUMMER MARIO

KART PARTY FOR ALL AGES SPECIAL EVENTS
(EVEN GROWN-UPS) FOR ADULTS
5:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, Aug. 8
Pages 10 and 14: More events for adults
Drop in and race in a round of Mario Kart
on our Nintendo Switch! All ages are
encouraged to join in the fun. Winners AN EVENING
of each round will receive a small prize. WITH VIC VELA
Refreshments and crafts will also be available. 6:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, May 16
A talk with Colorado journalist and
‘Back from Broken’ podcast host
SPECIAL EVENTS (a podcast about recovery from
addiction) Vic Vela about addiction
FOR KIDS + TEENS and mental health recovery.
Registration required at
Pages 11-12: More events for kids and teens bit.ly/LibAdults or call
303-651-8472 (now open)
THE SCIENCE & CIRCUS ARTS
SHOW WITH LOCOMOTION AN EVENING
10-11 am on Friday, June 7 WITH AUTHOR
For kids age 4 and older with their caregivers: ALEXANDRA KILEY
Join National Juggling Champion and kinetic 6-7 pm on Thursday, July 11
comedian Peter Davison and be prepared for
amazing juggling, balancing, unicycle riding, Join romance author Alexandra Kiley and
clowning and more. writer and coach Kym Summers, as they
discuss writing, the romance genre, why
Scotland is such a hot place for romance
DINOSAUR PARTY! and Kiley’s 2024 romance, “Kilt Trip.”
10:30 am-noon on Saturday, Registration required at bit.ly/LibAdults
June 29
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For teens entering 6th-12th grades: bison, elk, deer and more.
Join us for an escape room experience
with Clock N’Key! Registration required
at bit.ly/LibAdults
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(opens May 24)
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OUTREACH
INSPIRE WONDER WITH
EVENTS
DISCOVERY
DE COLORES / COLORS
PASSES! @ LANYON PARK
Gain entrance to dozens of 10 am-noon, select Saturdays
museums, art galleries Lanyon Park, 1900 Collyer St.
and local attractions See upcoming dates on p. 7
and have fun with For all ages: Read and dance to different
friends and family — rhythms around the world and have fun
for FREE! at the park! This program is for the whole
family and is bilingual.
Places include the
Longmont Museum,
Denver Museum MIS PININOS / MY FIRST
of Nature & Science, STEPS @ COLLYER PARK
Butterfly Pavilion, The 4-4:50 pm, Tuesdays
Clyfford Still Museum, Museum Collyer Park, 600 Collyer St.
of Boulder, The Gardens on Spring Creek, For ages 5 to 13 years old: Join us to learn
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Wings and practice Spanish through games and
Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum songs with native Spanish-speakers.
and more!
THE LIBRARY
VISIT STATE @ OUR CENTER
8:30 am-noon, 1st Wednesdays
PARKS FOR FREE OUR Center, 220 Collyer St.
See upcoming dates on p. 7
The Colorado Department of Parks and
Wildlife and the Colorado State Library Stop by the Longmont Library’s table on
the 1st Wednesdays to learn about all the
teamed up to offer this unique experience
FREE resources, services, programs and
package to library visitors statewide to more the Library offers and sign up for
encourage more people to take advantage your FREE Library card while you’re there!
of our beautiful state parks and all they
have to offer.
THE LIBRARY
@ THE LONGMONT
SENIOR CENTER
11:30 am-1:15 pm, 4th Thursdays
Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave.
See upcoming dates on p. 7
Stop by the Longmont Library’s table on
the 4th Thursday to learn about all the
FREE resources, services and programs
and check out books while you’re there!
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FRIENDS OF THE LONGMONT LIBRARY BOOK SALE
MAY 8 - 11
3-8 pm, Wednesday, May 8 (Members only)
9 am-8 pm, Thursday, May 9
9 am-5 pm, Friday, May 10
9 am-5 pm, Saturday, May 11
Meet us in the Library’s lobby and Meeting Rooms to browse titles of
adult fiction and non-fiction, teen fiction and non-fiction, children’s books, vintage
books, personal interests including cooking, gardening and DIY books; biographies
and autobiographies; religion; and travel books.
All sales from the book sale help support programs, services, resources
and more the Library provides!

GET INVOLVED WITH THE FRIENDS!

Become a member of the Friends of the Longmont Library
— with benefits including early access to book sales — or
volunteer at the Library and help your community!

Become a Donate Volunteer

Member

SHOP THE FRIENDS BOOK STORE

YEAR-ROUND
The Friends Book Store located in the Library Lobby
is an excellent place to buy gifts, find something
special for your to-be-read list, or pick up a trendy
book for your coffee table! No matter what you are
looking for, the book store has plenty of books for
readers of all ages, movies, music and more.
Make sure to stop by the special curated collection
located in the glass cabinets to find unique books
and more.
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* = Registration required

RECURRING STORYTIMES (p. 11)

Bilingual Storytime / Cuentos Bilingües
PROGRAMS 10-10:30 am, Mondays
OUTREACH EVENTS (p. 5) Toddler Storytime
OUR Center, 220 Collyer St. 10-10:20 am, Tuesdays
8:30 am-noon, 1st Wednesdays Baby Storytime
(May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7) 10-10:20 am, Wednesdays
Mis Pininos / My First Steps Craft Storytime
Collyer Park, 600 Collyer St., 4-4:50 pm, Tuesdays 10-11 am, every other Thursday
Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave. (May 23, June 6, June 20, July 11, July 25, Aug. 8,
11:30 am-1:15 pm, 4th Thursdays Aug. 22)
(May 23, June 27, July 25, Aug. 22) Yoga Storytime
De Colores / Colors 10-10:30 am, every other Thursday
Lanyon Park, 1900 Collyer St. (May 30, June 13, June 27, July 18, Aug. 1, Aug. 15,
10 am-noon, select Saturdays Aug. 29)
(May 4, May 18, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, Family Storytime
June 29, July 13, July 20, July 27, Aug. 3, Aug. 10) 10-10:30 am, Fridays
ADULT PROGRAMS (p. 14) Weekend Family Storytime
Writers Group, 6-7:30 pm, Mondays 11-11:30 am, Saturdays
Chess Night, 6-7:30 pm, Tuesdays KIDS + TWEENS PROGRAMS (p. 11-12)
Computer & Technology Classes Kids Club
6:30-7:30 pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1-2 pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, for 1st-2nd graders
(May 14, May 28, June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, (June 4, June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30)
Aug. 13, Aug. 27)
Tween Video Gaming Club
¡Hablemos! Let’s Talk! Spanish-English 6-7 pm, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays,
Conversation Group for 3rd-5th graders
1-2 pm, Thursdays (May 1, June 5, July 3, July 17, Aug. 21)
“Say Hello!” English Conversation Group Noche de diversión familiar / Family Fun Night
10:30-11:30 am, Saturdays 6-7 pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, for families
(June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24)
Genealogy Basics
10 am-noon, last Saturdays Tween Club
(June 29, July 27, Aug. 31) 4-5 pm Thursdays in May and Aug. 22, Aug. 29;
2-3:30 pm Thursdays in June and July, for
TEEN PROGRAMS (6th-12th graders) (p. 13) 3rd-5th graders
Pens, Prompts & Pizza — Teen Writers’ Group Lotería Mexicana
6-7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesdays 3-4 pm, 1st Sundays, for all ages
(June 11, July 9, Aug. 13) (May 5, June 2, July 7)
Dungeons & Dragons* Dogs Enjoy Afternoon Reading (D.E.A.R.)
6-7:30 pm, select Tuesdays (May 21, June 4, 2-3 pm, 2nd Sundays, for kindergarten-5th grade
July 2, July 16, Aug. 6, Aug. 20) (June 9, July 14, Aug. 11)
Teen Anime Club Creative Movement Class with Anima Arts
5-6 pm, select Wednesdays, (May 1, Aug. 21); 2-2:30 pm, 3rd Sundays, for 3-5 year olds
2-3:30 pm on Friday, July 26 (June 16, July 21, Aug. 18)
Teen Video Gaming Club
2-3 pm, select Fridays (June 21, July 19);
5-6 pm, Wednesday, Aug. 28

SPECIAL PROGRAMS
MAY
2 THURSDAY
2-3:30 pm: First Thursday Book Group
8 WEDNESDAY
3-8 pm: FOLL Book Sale (p. 6)
9 THURSDAY
9 am-8 pm: FOLL Book Sale (p. 6)
3-4:30 pm: Great Ideas Reading Group
10 FRIDAY
Book Chatter Podcast episode release!
9 am-5 pm: FOLL Book Sale (p. 6)
11 SATURDAY
Applications open for teen volunteers
9 am-5 pm: FOLL Book Sale (p. 6)
13 MONDAY
6:30-8 pm: Second Mondays Book Group
16 THURSDAY
6:30-7:30 pm: An Evening with Vic Vela*
(p. 4)
18 SATURDAY
2-4 pm: Jigsaw Puzzle Competition*
20 MONDAY
7-9 pm: Library Board Meeting
7-8:30 pm: Deep Thoughts Philosophy
Reading Group (Virtual)* (p. 14)
23 THURSDAY
3-4:30 pm: Great Ideas Reading Group
24 FRIDAY
5:30-7:30 pm: Summer Kickoff Party
@ Sunset Pool (p. 3)
25 SATURDAY
Applications Deadline for Teen Volunteers
27 MONDAY
LIBRARY CLOSED - Memorial Day
28 TUESDAY
4-5 pm: Teen Finer Arts Club: Resin
Gummy Bears and Initial Keychains*
(p. 13)
6-7 pm: Teens: Artist Trading Card
Pop-up Club Meeting (p. 13)
31 FRIDAY
10-10:30 am: Tales of Tails Storytime
with Longmont Humane Society (p. 11)
3-4:30 pm: Mental Wellness Activities
for Youth: Stress Balls (p. 11)
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* = Registration required
JUNE
3 MONDAY
Take Home Summer Craft Kit:
Hot Air Balloon
4:30-6 pm: BLOOM Workshop for Kids’
Mental Health (Balance) (p. 12)
6 THURSDAY
2-3:30 pm: First Thursdays Book Group
7 FRIDAY
10-11 am: The Science & Circus Arts
Show with LocoMotion (p. 4)
10 MONDAY
6:30-8 pm: Second Mondays Book Group
13 THURSDAY
5-6 pm: Adults Creative Night:
Book Binding Photobooks* (p. 14)
14 FRIDAY
Book Chatter Podcast episode release!
2-3 pm: ‘90s Lizard Keychains for Teens
(p. 13)
15 SATURDAY
2-2:45 pm: Tween Pottery Workshop
with Anna Harber Freeman* (p. 12)
17 MONDAY
Take Home Summer Craft Kit:
Paper Plate Dinosaur
4:30-6 pm: BLOOM Workshop for Kids’
Mental Health (Communication) (p. 12)
5:30-8 pm: Film Screening: “Join or Die”*
(p. 10)
7-9 pm: Library Board Meeting
19 WEDNESDAY
LIBRARY CLOSED - Juneteenth
JIGSAW PUZZLE
COMPETITION
2-4 pm | Saturday, May 18 | FREE
Library Meeting Rooms
Compete to finish the 500-piece puzzle first!
Ten teams of 2 people (16 years and older)
will get 2 hours to be the first to finish.
Registration required at
bit.ly/LibAdults or call
303-651-8472 (now open)
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* = Registration required
20 THURSDAY
4:30-6:30 pm: Teen LGBTQ+ PRIDE! (p. 13)
22 SATURDAY
11-11:30 am: Rainbow Storytime:
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month (p. 11)
24 MONDAY
6-7:30 pm: Film Screening: “Two Spirits”*
(p. 10)
7-8:30 pm: Deep Thoughts Philosophy
Reading Group (Virtual)*
25 TUESDAY
3-4 pm: Teen Tie-Dye Workshop* (p. 13)
27 THURSDAY
5-6 pm: Adults Creative Night:
Book Binding Photobooks* (p. 14)
28 FRIDAY
Noon-2 pm: Summer Open LEGO Build!
3-4:30 pm: Mental Wellness Activities
for Youth: Self-care Sugar Scrub
29 SATURDAY
10:30 am-noon: Dinosaur Party! (p. 4)
2-3 pm: Electronics Lab with
CU Science Discovery* (p. 12)
JULY
4 THURSDAY
LIBRARY CLOSED - Independence Day
8 MONDAY
6:30-8 pm: Second Mondays Book Group
11 THURSDAY
2-3:30 pm: First Thursdays Book Group
6-7 pm: Author Talk: An Evening
with Alexandra Kiley* (p. 4)
12 FRIDAY
Book Chatter Podcast episode release!
10-10:30 am: Tales of Tails Storytime
with Longmont Humane Society (p. 11)
2:30-4 pm: Crafts & Cocoa
@ the Library: Block Printing (p. 10)
13 SATURDAY
Noon-1 pm: Escape Room Adventure
for Teens* (p. 4)
15 MONDAY
Take Home Summer Craft Kit: Turtle
4:30-6 pm: BLOOM Workshop for Teens’
Mental Health (Perspective) (p. 13)
7-9 pm: Library Board Meeting
18 THURSDAY
6-7:30 pm: Plastic Pollution Solutions*
(p. 10)
19 FRIDAY
10-10:45 am: Breakdancing with
Mi Chantli & Unit 22 (p. 12)
23 TUESDAY
1-3 pm: Summer Open LEGO Build!
26 FRIDAY
10-11 am: Hula Hoop Party with
Mad About Hoops (p. 12)
29 MONDAY
Take Home Summer Craft Kit:
Celebrating Summer Olympics
4:30-6 pm: BLOOM Workshop for Teens’
Mental Health (Empowerment) (p. 13)
AUGUST
1 THURSDAY
2-3:30 pm: First Thursdays Book Group
8 THURSDAY
5:30-7:30 pm: End of Summer Mario
Kart Party for All Ages (p. 4)
9 FRIDAY
Book Chatter Podcast episode release!
12 MONDAY
6:30-8 pm: Second Mondays Book Group
15 THURSDAY
5-6 pm: Adults Creative Night:
DIY Book Nook Diorama* (p. 14)
6-7:30 pm: The Hidden Worlds
of the Shortgrass Prairie* (p. 4)
19 MONDAY
7-9 pm: Library Board Meeting
21 WEDNESDAY
10 am-noon: Library @ Sandstone
Ranch: Celebrate Grandparents’ Day
27 TUESDAY
6-7 pm: Teens: Artist Trading Card
Pop-up Club Meeting
29 THURSDAY
5-6 pm: Adults Creative Night:
DIY Book Nook Diorama* (p. 14)
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FILM SCREENINGS
“JOIN OR DIE”
5:30-8 pm | Monday, June 17 | FREE
City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 350 Kimbark St.
The documentary focuses on the work of Robert Putnam who
wrote the 2000 bestseller “Bowling Alone” and how Americans
declining participation in clubs, associations and civic
activities threatens our health and our democracy. A short
discussion will follow the film.
Registration required at bit.ly/LibAdults
or call 303-651-8472 (opens May 1)

“TWO SPIRITS”
6-7:30 pm | Monday, June 24 | FREE
City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 350 Kimbark St.
“Two Spirits” interweaves the tragic story of a mother’s loss
of her son with a revealing look at the largely unknown
history of a time when the world wasn’t simply divided into
male and female and many Native American cultures held
places of honor for people of integrated genders. A short
discussion will take place after the film.
Registration required at bit.ly/LibAdults
or call 303-651-8472 (opens May 1)

SPECIAL PRESENTATION
PLASTIC POLLUTION SOLUTIONS
6-7:30 pm | Thursday, July 18 | FREE
City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 350 Kimbark St.
In collaboration with the City’s Sustainability Office
Explore the issues and discover solutions through a panel
featuring regional waste-reduction experts while kids enjoy
related programming just for them. Plus, take part in a unique
all-ages, all-abilities community activity to honor the vision of
a thriving future for all. Attendees will receive a FREE “Choose
to Refuse” kit to boost your plastic-free lifestyle.
Registration required at bit.ly/LibAdults
or call 303-651-8472 (opens April 20)
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PROGRAMS
FOR THE FAMILY
NOCHE DE DIVERSIÓN
FAMILIAR / FAMILY FUN NIGHT
See upcoming dates in the calendar (p. 7)
This program is offered in Spanish with
translation to English. Join us for a family fun
night in the Library! We’ll meet twice a month
to play games, make crafts, learn from different
presenters and participate in other
activities. For the whole family!
LOTERÍA
MEXICANA
See upcoming dates in the
calendar (p. 7)
Come with your whole family
to play Lotería Mexicana!
Prizes include bilingual books
and little giveaways from local
Mexican markets.
(You do not need to know Spanish in order to play.)
MENTAL WELLNESS
ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH
See upcoming dates in the calendar (p. 7)
Join Community Health Workers from Mental
Health Partners for simple wellness activities in
our main area in Children and Teen Services.
STORYTIMES
See upcoming dates in the calendar (p. 7)
Bilingual Storytime / Cuentos Bilingües
10-10:30 am, Mondays
For 3 years and older: Join us for stories
and songs in Spanish and English!
Toddler Storytime
10-10:20 am, Tuesdays
For ages 2-3 years old: Enjoy books,
songs, movement and fun for children to
build fine motor and literacy skills!
Baby Storytime
10-10:20 am, Wednesdays
For infants to 2 years old: Enjoy short
stories, songs, rhymes, bouncing and fun.
Craft Storytime
10-11 am, every other Thursday
For preschoolers and older: Listen to
stories, sing songs and make special crafts!
Yoga Storytime
10-10:30 am, every other Thursday
For 3-5 year olds: Listen to stories and
practice yoga movement and breathing.
Family Storytime
10-10:30 am, Fridays
For all ages: Includes longer picture
books, silly singing and movement!
Weekend Family Storytime
11-11:30 am, Saturdays
For all ages: Join us as we share picture
books, move, dance and sing together.

JUST FOR PRESCHOOLERS SPECIAL STORYTIMES

KIDS’ CREATIVE MOVEMENT RAINBOW STORYTIME
CLASS WITH ANIMA ARTS 11-11:30 am on Saturday, June 22
See upcoming dates in the Join your Longmont Librarians for an all
calendar (p. 7) ages storytime featuring books by and
For kids 3-5 years old: about the LGBTQ+ community.
Mimi of Anima Arts will
use dance, music, games, TALES OF TAILS STORYTIME
stories and props to See upcoming dates in the calendar (p. 7)
explore themes inspired
This lesson-based storytime teaches
by nature, art, science
responsible pet care, how to keep kids safe
and adventure.
and how to prevent animal cruelty.
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JUST FOR 1ST-5TH GRADERS SPECIAL
DOGS ENJOY AFTERNOON PROGRAMS
READING
See upcoming dates in the calendar
BLOOM WORKSHOP:
(p. 7) CREATIVE PRACTICES
For kindergarten-5th graders: FOR KIDS’ MENTAL
Designed for new readers who HEALTH
want to practice their reading with See upcoming dates in the calendar
a non-judgmental, furry audience (p. 7-9)
a.k.a. a trained therapy dog!
Caregivers and siblings are welcome For 2nd-4th graders: We will focus on
to help read. exploring mental and emotional health
through play, creativity and community
KIDS CLUB building.
See upcoming dates in the calendar (p. 7) ELECTRONICS LAB WITH
For 1st-2nd graders: We’ll be making crafts, playing CU SCIENCE DISCOVERY
games and more!
2-3 pm on Saturday, June 29
SUMMER OPEN LEGO BUILD! 4th-6th graders: Work together
to learn how modern solid-
See upcoming dates in the calendar (p. 7)
state electronics work by
For 1st-5th graders: Let’s get the LEGOs out! building live circuits using
Drop-in to the Library Meeting Rooms to build. electronic circuit boards and wires.
Registration required at
JUST FOR 3 -5 RD TH
GRADERS bit.ly/LibKids or call 303-651-8477
(opens May 24)
TWEEN POTTERY WORKSHOP
BREAKDANCING WITH
2-2:45 pm on Saturday, June 15 MI CHANTLI & UNIT 22
Create your own air-dry clay pots and learn about
10-10:45 am on Friday, July 19
Native American potter Maria Martinez.
For all ages: Join Mi Chantli and Unit 22
Registration required at
for a dance performance followed by a
bit.ly/LibKids or call 303-651-8477
small lesson on breakdancing!
(opens May 24)

SUMMER TWEEN CLUB HULA HOOP PARTY

2-3:30 pm, Thursdays in June and July WITH MAD ABOUT
We’ll play games, make crafts and do fun
HOOPS
challenges and activities. 10-11 am on Friday, July 26
For 4 years old and up: Join us
TWEEN GAMING CLUB for an interactive hula hoop
See upcoming dates in the calendar performance and lesson
(p. 7-9) with Mad about Hoops on
our West Patio! Some
Play on the Library’s Nintendo hula hoops will be
Switch on our big projector screen! provided but feel free
All levels welcome. to bring your own.
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SPECIAL
PENS, PROMPTS, AND PIZZA PROGRAMS
- TEEN WRITERS’ GROUP
See upcoming dates in the calendar (p. 7) BLOOM WORKSHOP:
Build worlds, refine your OCs (original CREATIVE PRACTICES FOR
characters), write poems, or create something TEENS’ MENTAL HEALTH
totally different in a friendly, no-pressure
atmosphere. Pizza will be served! See upcoming dates in the calendar
(p. 7-9)
DUNGEONS Use improvisation, theater, art and
movement games to explore unique
& DRAGONS experiences and viewpoints.
See upcoming dates in
the calendar (p. 7)
TEEN FINER ARTS CLUB:
Calling all D&D lovers! RESIN GUMMY BEARS
Participants will have to
work together cooperatively AND INITIAL KEYCHAINS
to create the playing 4-5 pm on Tuesday, May 28
experience.
We'll make resin gummy bears and initial
Registration required at keychains! Supplies and instructions will
bit.ly/LibTeenEvents or be provided.
call 303-651-8477
(open now for May session; Registration required at
opens May 24 for June, July & August sessions) bit.ly/LibTeenEvents or
call 303-651-8477
(opens May 1)
TEEN ANIME CLUB
See upcoming dates in the calendar (p. 7) '90S LIZARD
Eat some tasty Japanese snacks while we KEYCHAINS FOR TEENS
watch anime!
2-3 pm on Friday, June 14
TEEN GAMING CLUB All the cool kids had them and now they
are back! Make your own retro beaded
See upcoming dates in the calendar (p. 7)
lizard buddy keychain and you'll be a
Compete, cooperate and collaborate on our cool kid, too!
Nintendo Switch on the big projector screen!
TEEN LGBTQ+ PRIDE!
TEENS: ARTIST TRADING 4:30-6:30 pm on Thursday, June 20
CARD POP-UP CLUB MEETING Come make crafts and pronoun pins to
See upcoming dates in the calendar (p. 7) celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month!
Come and find out more about Artist Trading
Cards and use our materials to create some of TEEN TIE-DYE
your own. Some supplies will be available. WORKSHOP
TEEN VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 3-4 pm on Tuesday, June 25
Deadline to submit application: May 25 Learn different ways to make tie-dye
designs of your own!
Help shelve books at the Library to earn resume
experience and school service hours! Registration required at
bit.ly/LibTeenEvents or
The summer session runs from June 3-Aug. 9. call 303-651-8477 (opens May 24)
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ADULTS CREATIVE NIGHTS
For those 17 years and older: Register for Photobook Book Binding
a fun night of creating! No experience 5-6 pm on Thursdays,
required — all crafts are beginner-friendly. June 13 and June 27
Registration required at bit.ly/LibAdults DIY Book Nooks
or call 303-651-8472 (opens May 1 for 5-6 pm on Thursdays,
June nights and July 1 for August nights) Aug. 15 and Aug. 29

DROP-IN BOOK GROUPS

PROGRAMS
FIRST THURSDAYS
WRITERS’ GROUP BOOK GROUP
6-7:30 pm, Mondays 2-3:30 pm, 1st Thursdays
Come join us in a thoughtful, intentional and May 2: “Tell Me Everything: The Story
inclusive space to gather around the art and of a Private Investigation” by Erika Krouse
craft of writing.
June 6: “Eat A Peach: A
OPEN CHESS NIGHT Memoir” by David Chang
July 11*: “Merchants of
6-7:30 pm, Tuesdays
Doubt” by Naomi Oreskes
Enthusiasts of all skill levels are
Aug. 1: “The Wager: A Tale
encouraged to engage in the
of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and
timeless game of chess!
Murder” by David Grann
COMPUTER AND *The July meet-up will be
postponed one week due to the holiday.
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
6:30-7:30 pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays SECOND MONDAYS
Swing by the Computer Lab on the second BOOK GROUP
floor to take our FREE computer classes! A
6:30-8 pm, 2nd Mondays
new topic will be taught each session.
May 13: “Horse” by Geraldine
¡HABLEMOS! LET’S TALK! Brooks
SPANISH-ENGLISH June 10: “The River We
Remember” by William Kent
CONVERSATION GROUP Krueger
1-2 pm, Thursdays July 8: TBD at bit.ly/BookGrps
Get to know other language learners while Aug. 12: TBD at bit.ly/BookGrps
practicing conversations in Spanish or
English. Open to anyone wanting to practice!
DEEP THOUGHTS
“SAY HELLO!” ENGLISH PHILOSOPHY GROUP
CONVERSATION GROUP 7-8:30 pm, 4th Mondays
10:30-11:30 am, Saturdays See upcoming dates in the calendar (p. 7-9)
Practice English conversation with others Participants read a short essay from a
in an informal, conversational setting. philosopher and explore the meaning of the
Conversations are guided by Library staff. text and the value it offers us. (Virtual)
 BANNED BOOKS WEEK
Banned Books Week draws attention to the issue
of censorship and how it can best be combated.

SEPT. 22-28
Join the Longmont Library during the week of Sept. 22-28
for special events, book displays and more that highlights
the top 10 books that have been banned in the U.S.

OUR MISSION
The Longmont Public Library serves our community by
providing equal access to information and resources for
education, enrichment, enlightenment and enjoyment.

Visit us!
409 4th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501
Library Hours: 4th
Avenue
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
Friday - Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
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Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm Longmont
Kimbark Street

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Emery Street

Contact the Library: Library

Call 303-651-8470
3th Avenue

Text “Start” to 720-466-7887

Visit longmontcolorado.gov/library

BOOK-DROPS
OUTSIDE: The Library has one outside, drive-up book-drop on the east side
of the library and two walk-up mailbox-style book-drops (one on the east side
and one on the west side).
INSIDE: At the Library's Circulation Desk or through the automated sorter slot.