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Longmont Library ready to bring some summer heat

Kick-off party at Sunset Pool includes release of the Summer Reading Bingo board for kids, teens; and Textual Pursuit for adults
Longmont Leader Staff
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NEWS RELEASE
LONGMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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The Longmont Public Library kicks off their Summer Reading Program for birth through adults from 5:30-7:30 pm on Friday, May 24, with an outdoor event at Sunset Pool, 1900 Longs Peak Ave.

Join your Longmont Librarians and Recreation Services for a fun evening outside celebrating the beginning of summer. Pick up your Summer Reading Bingo board or Textual Pursuit board for adults, Summer Programs brochure, swim in the pool, slide down the water slides and even sign up for swim lessons. Librarians will be on-hand to answer any questions about the program and to recommend great books to check out this summer.

Summer Bingo - For birth through 12th graders

Be sure to get a Bingo board and complete the activities and/or reading challenges on the board between May 25 and July 31. Fill in a row, column, or diagonal and turn the board in by July 31 to qualify for a free book prize, a light-up Longmont Library yo-yo, and bookstore and Gateway Park coupons! Finish the entire Bingo board and you’ll also be entered into our grand prize drawing. One Bingo board per Summer Reader.

“We can’t wait for summer at the Library; it’s our favorite time of year as we get to see so many new and returning friends!” Claire Studholme, the Longmont Library’s Children and Teen Services Manager, said. “We hope you’ll stop by, check out some books, and events and play Summer Reading Bingo with us.”

Textual Pursuit – For adults

Read books by category to fill in your pie and have a chance to win a $50 Downtown gift card. Color in each space with the appropriate color and/or write the book’s title that you read for that category. Have three or more spaces filled in? Hand in your board to the second floor Reference Desk and be entered to win a $50 Downtown gift card! Each category filled will give you a ticket to enter into the drawing (for a total of up to six tickets per reader).

Summer Programs for Kids and Teens

The Library will offer many free events this summer! The Children and Teen Services Librarians aim to bring kids, teens, and their families together this summer through books, play, exploring, community, and fun. View the full line-up at bit.ly/LibCalendar.

Some highlights include:

  • Kids Club: 1-2 pm on Tuesdays, June 4, June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30; We’ll be making crafts, playing games, and more. For those entering 1st-2nd grades.
  • Dungeons & Dragons Summer Edition: campaigns starting Tuesday, June 4 for entering 6th-12th graders. (registration required at bit.ly/LibTeenEvents)
  • The Science & Circus Arts Show with LocoMotion: 10-11 a.m. on Friday, June 7; For kids age 4 and older with their caregivers: Join National Juggling Champion and kinetic comedian Peter Davison and be prepared for amazing juggling, balancing, unicycle riding, clowning and more.
  • '90s Lizard Keychains for Teens: 2-3 p.m. on Friday, June 14; All the cool kids had them and now they are back. Make your own retro beaded lizard buddy keychain and you'll be a cool kid, too! For teens entering 6th-12th grades.
  • Tween Pottery Workshop: 2-2:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 15; Create your own air-dry clay pots and learn about Native American potter Maria Martinez. For kids entering 3rd-5th grades. (registration required at bit.ly/LibKids)
  • Kids’ Creative Movement Class with Anima Arts: 2-2:30 p.m. on Sundays, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18; Mimi of Anima Arts will use dance, music, games, stories and props to explore themes inspired by nature, art, science and adventure. For kids 3-5 years old.
  • Teen LGBTQ+ PRIDE: 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20; Come make crafts and pronoun pins to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month! For teens entering 6th-12th grades.
  • Teen Tie-Dye Workshop: 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25; Learn different ways to make tie-dye designs of your own! For teens entering 6th-12th grades. (registration required at bit.ly/LibTeenEvents)
  • Dinosaur Party: 10:30 a.m.-noon on Saturday, June 29; We will read a dinosaur picture book or two, practice our dinosaur roars, dig up fossils, hatch dinosaur eggs, and more. For kids entering kindergarten-8th grades.
  • Electronics Lab with CU Science Discovery: 2-3 pm on Saturday June 29; Work together to learn how modern solid-state electronics work by building live circuits using electronic circuit boards and wires. For kids entering 4th-6th grades. (registration required at bit.ly/LibKids)
  • Escape Room Adventure for Teens: Noon-1 pm on Saturday, July 13; Join us for an escape room experience with Clock N’Key! For teens entering 6th-12th grades (registration required at bit.ly/LibTeenEvents).
  • Breakdancing with Mi Chantli & Unit 22: 10-10:45 a.m. on Friday, July 19; Join Mi Chantli and Unit 22 for a dance performance followed by a small lesson on breakdancing! For all ages.
  • Hula Hoop Party with Mad About Hoops: 10-11 a.m. on Friday, July 26; Join us for an interactive hula hoop performance and lesson with Mad about Hoops on our West Patio! Some hula hoops will be provided but feel free to bring your own. For 4 years old and older.

Summer Programs for Adults

Get ready for an enriching summer at the Longmont Library with a diverse lineup of programs for adults! From captivating author talks and special presentations to engaging film screenings and informative computer classes, there's something for everyone to enjoy and explore. View the full line-up of free programs at bit.ly/LibAdults.

  • An Evening with Vic Vela: 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16: A talk with Colorado journalist and ‘Back from Broken’ podcast host (a podcast about recovery from addiction) Vic Vela about addiction and mental health recovery. (registration required at bit.ly/LibAdults)
  • Computer and Technology Classes: 6:30-7:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th Tuesdays; Swing by the Computer Lab on the second floor to take our FREE computer classes! A new topic will be taught each session.
  • Adults Creative Nights: Photobook Book Binding: 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays, June 13 and June 27; DIY Book Nooks: 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays, Aug. 15 and Aug. 29. (registration required at bit.ly/LibAdults)
  • Film Screening “Join or Die”: 5:30-8 p.m. on Monday, June 17; 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)
  • Film Screening: “Two Spirits”: 6-7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24: “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)
  • An Evening with author Alexandra Kiley: 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 11: Join romance author Alexandra Kiley and writer and coach Kym Summers, as they discuss writing, the romance genre, why Scotland is such a hot place for romance and Kiley’s 2024 romance, “Kilt Trip.” (registration required at bit.ly/LibAdults)
  • Hidden Worlds of the Shortgrass Prairie: 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15: Discover the quiet beauty of the shortgrass prairie, one of Boulder County’s native ecosystems. They are home to threatened species such as the black-footed ferret and burrowing owls, as well as bison, elk, deer and more. (registration required at bit.ly/LibAdults)

Summer Programs for Families

This summer, the Longmont Library invites families to dive into a world of excitement with a variety of engaging programs suitable for all ages. Some highlights include:

  • Plastic Pollution Solutions: 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18; 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. (registration required at bit.ly/LibAdults)
  • End of Summer Mario Kart Party for All Ages (even grown-ups): 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8; Drop in and race in a round of Mario Kart on our Nintendo Switch! All ages are encouraged to join in the fun. Winners of each round will receive a small prize. Refreshments and crafts will also be available.

Summer Bilingual Programs

Join us at the Longmont Library this summer for a special lineup of programs designed to celebrate language diversity and engage Spanish-speaking families and kids. From bilingual storytimes to culturally immersive events for the whole family, we're excited to offer enriching experiences that honor and embrace linguistic diversity. View the full line-up at bit.ly/LibCalendar.

  • Noche de diversión familiar / Family Fun Night: 6-7 on Wednesdays, June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24; 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: 3-4 pm on Sundays, June 2, July 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.)
  • De colores / Colors at Lanyon Park: 10 a.m.-noon on Saturdays, May 18, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 13, July 20, July 27, Aug. 3, Aug. 10; Read and dance to different rhythms around the world and have fun at the park! This program is for the whole family and is bilingual.
  • Mis pininos / My First Steps at Collyer Park: 4-4:50 p.m. Tuesdays; Join us to learn and practice Spanish through games and songs with native Spanish-speakers. For ages five to 13 years old.

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