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Janurary 11

Author Talk: On Censorship with James LaRue - REGISTER

  • Date: 01/11/2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Location: Library
    409 Fourth Ave.

  • Library Meeting Rooms

  • FREE to attend; registration required

In America today, more books are being banned than ever before. This censorship is part of a larger assault on such American institutions as schools, public libraries, and universities. In On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US, respected long-time public librarian James LaRue issues a balanced and reasonable call to action for all citizens.

Synthesizing his more than 25 years of experience on the front lines of these issues, he takes the reader through attempts he encountered to remove or restrict access to ideas, while placing the debate in the greater context about the role of libraries and free expression in a democratic society. LaRue covers topics such as:

  • The role of the library in American culture and community

  • The consequences of cancel culture

  • Seven things citizens can do to quell book banning and censorship attempts

Registration REQUIRED

Registration is required and is limited to 100 attendees. Registration will open on Friday, Dec. 1. You can also register via phone by calling the Reference Desk at 303-651-8472.

Register for the Author Talk with James LaRue

January 13

Cryptis Catastrophe Tournament

11 a.m.

Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd.

CRD is hosting a two day tournament with both JRDA Sanctioned games and Adult Skater Mixup Games.

Tournament Schedule:

Sat., Jan. 13, 2024

Doors open/skater check-in: 11:00AM

Officials Call Time: 11:15AM

Game 1: FoCo Agoges (BLUE) v Rockin' City Rebels (WHITE) (JRDA, Sanctioned), 12:00PM

Game 2: Boulder County Adults Mixer #1 (WFTDA, Regulation), 2:00PM

Break

Game 3: Boulder County Devils (WHITE) v FoCo Agoges (BLUE) (JRDA, Sanctioned), 5:00PM

Sun., Jan. 14, 2024

Doors open/skater check-in: 11:00AM

Officials Call Time: 11:15AM

Game 4: Boulder County Adult Mixer #2 (WFTDA, Regulation), 12:00PM

Game 5: Boulder County Devils (BLACK) v Rockin' City Rebels (WHITE) (JRDA, Sanctioned), 2:00PM

Break

Game 6: Boulder County Adult Mixer #3 (WFTDA, Regulation), 5:00PM*

* game 6 is potential but not yet confirmed.

January 15

2nd Annual MLK Day Celebration

2:30-4:30 p.m.

Gordon Gamm Theater, Dairy Arts Center - 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302

Motus Theater is honored to present its second annual arts-based event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, titled “Dr. King Jr. & the Radical Roots at the Heart of Justice.” It aims to inspire action aligned with Dr. King Jr.’s vision of ‘beloved community’ in the context of 21st century civil and human rights challenges. It features a blend of musical performances, reflective monologues, and insightful discourse. This year’s celebration features special guests including musical group The ReMINDers, Dr. Reiland Rabaka (Director of CU Boulder’s Center for African and African American Studies), and two Motus Theater autobiographical monologists -  transgender rights activist and Motus TRANSformative Stories monologist, Jahmil Roberts, and Colorado leader in criminal legal reform and Motus JustUs monologist, Candice Bailey.

Who: Dr. Reiland Rabaka - Dir. of the Center for African and African American Studies

          The ReMINDers 

          Candice Bailey and Jahmil Roberts - Motus Theater Monologists

January 16

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

6-7:30 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 16

For 6th-12th graders

Registration required

Calling all D&D lovers! 6th - 12th graders who have some experience playing Dungeons & Dragons are invited to come and play friendly campaigns.

January 20

Our BIG & Small Selves: Spatial Awareness and Mindfulness Program for Kids

2-3 pm | Saturday, Jan. 20

Library Meeting Rooms

For PreK-1st graders

We'll read Susanne Benton's book, Big is Small and Small is Big and enjoy interactive activities to learn about spatial and body awareness including movement and body tracing in BIG and small ways.

January 22

Pika's Sweets - REGISTER

  • Date: 01/22/2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Location: Library
    409 Fourth Ave.

  • For 1st - 5th grades

  • Longmont Library Meeting Rooms

Do you love to decorate and eat sweet treats? Are you in 1st through 5th grade? Join us once a month to create delicious confections like cake pops and no-bake desserts!

Attend the Program

Registration is required to attend Pika's Sweets and is limited to 15 children. Registration will open at 9 am on Tuesday, Dec. 19. 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 January Pika's Sweets program

Deep Thoughts Philosophy Reading Group (Virtual) - REGISTER

From labor to art, as writing aid to business consultant, AI has become an increasingly pressing topic of conversation. One particularly perplexing phenomenon concerns AI supporters' use of religious jargon; referring to technology 'evangelists', transhumanist 'churches', AI 'oracles' and 'prophets', even the notion of a 'superintelligence' that would pose as an omniscient, omnipotent, and potentially omnibenevolent sentience. This rhetoric is curious since these discussions take place in increasingly secular spaces, where technology, rationality, and science are considered antithetical to religion.

Register for this month's Philosophy Group

(Event limited to 24 participants) You will receive the Zoom information for the meeting after registration. Please email the facilitator if you can't find the Zoom info; they'll get back to you right away.

About the Deep Thoughts Philosophy Reading Group

  • Meets every fourth Monday of each month, from 7-8:30 pm, via Zoom

  • Open to adults and older teens aged 16+.

This group meets monthly to discuss a classic short work of philosophy or an excerpt from a longer work.

Participants read the work prior to our meeting, and together we explore the meaning of the text and the value it offers us. All participants are welcome, including those who are unable to read the entire selection before the meeting.

Sessions are facilitated by Dawn Jacobs and other graduate students of the Philosophy Outreach Program of Colorado at CU Boulder (POPCO). Facilitators will focus on encouraging and guiding a group discussion/learning event rather than on teaching.

January 24

Rocky Mountain Rescue Group Presentation - REGISTER

  • Date: 01/24/2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Location: Library
    409 Fourth Ave.

  • For patrons 16 years and older

  • Library Meeting Rooms

  • FREE to attend; registration required

Rocky Mountain Rescue Group is an all-volunteer organization trained and equipped for all-weather search and rescue on mountainous terrain. Contracted by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office as the county's primary mountain rescue agency, RMRG receives about 200 calls for emergency assistance each year. Some incidents resolve themselves, but most involve fielding rescuers. The nature of calls for rescue are diverse and range from hikers with sprained ankles, to fallen climbers, to avalanches, to downed aircraft. Come learn more about RMRG's work, its amazing volunteers, Leave No Trace Principals, and staying safe outdoors!

El Grupo de Rescate de las Montañas Rocosas (Rocky Mountain Rescue Group) es una organización completamente voluntaria entrenada y equipada para búsqueda y rescate en terrenos montañosos en cualquier condición climática. Contratada por la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Boulder como la principal agencia de rescate en montañas del condado, RMRG recibe alrededor de 200 llamadas de asistencia de emergencia cada año. Algunos incidentes se resuelven por sí solos, pero la mayoría requieren el despliegue de rescatistas. La naturaleza de las llamadas de rescate es diversa y va desde excursionistas con esguinces de tobillo hasta escaladores caídos, avalanchas y aeronaves caídas. ¡Ven y aprende más sobre el trabajo de RMRG, sus asombrosos voluntarios, los principios de No Dejar Rastro (Leave No Trace) y cómo mantenerse seguro al aire libre!

Registration REQUIRED

Registration is required and is limited to 100 attendees. Registration will open on Friday, Dec. 1. You can also register via phone by calling the Reference Desk at 303-651-8472.

Register for the RMRG presentation

February 3

WINTER WALKABOUT MUSIC SHOWCASE!

Saturday, February 3, 2024
Presented by Flatirons Bank

15+ Venues | 50+ Performances | 100+ Local Musicians | One All-Inclusive Ticket
An all-day, multi-venue music festival featuring local music, unique venues, good vibes & community spirit, and the best that Downtown Longmont has to offer!  

February 7

"The Darcy Myth" with Rachel Feder 

Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 6-7 pm | Library Meeting Rooms

*Registration opens Monday, Jan. 1

What if we've been reading Jane Austen and romantic classics all wrong?

Literary scholar and professor Rachel Feder offers a funny, brainy, eye-opening take on how our contemporary love stories are actually terrifying

"Coffee for a Cause" Wed., Feb. 7

These events are casual, educational get-togethers to help the community learn more about OUR Center - trends we are seeing, community needs, and how our programs and services address these. Enjoy a free hearty breakfast, presentation on all things OUR Center related, and a tour if your time allows.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. in our Family Resource Center Classroom (220 Collyer St., Longmont). Future events are the first Wednesday in April, June, August, and October 2024.

Anyone is welcome, but space is limited, so please RSVP BY FEB. 5 to [email protected] or 303-772-5529.

February 12

Mythical Creatures Club / Club de Criaturas Míticas - REGISTER

  • Date: 02/12/2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Location: Library
    409 Fourth Ave.

  • For 1st - 2nd graders / Para estudiantes de 1.º a 2.º grado

  • Library Meeting Rooms / Salas de reuniones

  • This program is presented in English / Este programa será presentado solo en inglés

Join us every 2nd Monday of the month for our Mythical Creatures Club! We’ll learn about Bigfoot, mermaids, and many other legendary creatures through fun crafts and activities.

¡Únete a nosotros cada segundo lunes del mes de septiembre a diciembre para nuestro Club de Criaturas Míticas! Aprenderemos sobre el Yeti, las sirenas y muchas otras criaturas legendarias a través de manualidades y actividades divertidas.

Attend the Club

Registration is required to attend the Mythical Creatures Club and is limited to 15 children. Starting Tuesday, Jan. 9, click the button below to register your child(ren). Make sure to fill out the form for EACH CHILD who is attending.

Se requiere inscripción para asistir al Club de Criaturas Míticas y está limitado a 20 niños. A partir del martes 9 de enero, haz clic en el botón a continuación para inscribir a tu(s) hijo(s). Asegúrate de completar el formulario para CADA NIÑO que asistirá.

Register for the February Mythical Creatures Club

March 1

Annual Interfaith Quilters Show and Sale

Dates: Friday & Saturday, March 1 & 2, 2024

Place: First Lutheran Church (3rd & Terry), Longmont

Browse the hundreds of beautiful and unique quilted pieces made all year long by this talented group of seamstresses. You’re sure to find something for yourself and for others! All proceeds benefit OUR Center and Safe Shelter of the St. Vrain Valley. www.interfaithquilters.net

March 9

Empty Bowls

Longmont High School, 1040 Sunset St. 

The 21st annual Empty Bowls is scheduled to take place again at Longmont High School. Enjoy the hundreds of unique bowls made for the event, plus delicious soups by area restaurants and caterers. Tickets and sponsorships are available now! For more information on sponsorship or other donor opportunities, contact [email protected] or call 303.772.5529 ext. 224 www.ourcenter.org/emptybowls