February 8
Cafecito & Plática de Febrero / February's Cafecito & Talk
9 a.m.
1925 Pike Rd. Ste. 202
Cafecito & Plática de Febrero: Los invitamos al cafecito para dueños de negocio, estaremos hablando sobre la temporada de impuestos y la mejor manera de cumplir con los requerimientos del estado de Colorado y el IRS.
February's Cafecito & Plática: We invite you to the cafecito for business owners, we will be talking about tax season and the best way to comply with the requirements of the state of Colorado and the IRS.
Thursday Nights @ the Museum: From Film to Phone: Shooting the West
7 pm; free, reservations recommended
From lugging camera equipment over mountains on the backs of pack mules to tourists taking pictures of Yosemite with an iPhone, the fine art of landscape photography has come a long way in the 200 years since its invention. Join us for a conversation with contemporary photographers and Mike McClung, Director of the Michael Warren Contemporary gallery as they explore the evolution of photography from its early days to the present.
Block Printing Valentine's Cards
4 pm & 6:30 pm; $40
Make handmade Valentine’s Day cards for all the people you love! You’ll carve linoleum rubber blocks to create your own personal stamps and then make prints on your cards. The stamps are yours to use again and again. By popular demand, we have added 4 pm classes in addition to our 6:30 pm classes weekly.
Friday Afternoon Concert: Purnell Steen & The Five Points Ambassadors
2:30 pm; $12 adults,
$10 students/seniors, $8 members
The Museum welcomes back Purnell Steen & The Five Points Ambassadors for a Friday afternoon of gospel music, and spirituals, with jazz roots and branches. For more than 30 years, Purnell Steen has been dedicated to preserving and playing the Jazz and Blues music of Denver's legendary Five Points neighborhood. The band has performed for many dignitaries, including at the 2008 Democratic National Convention and for the Clinton family.
Solar Energy + Agriculture = Agrivoltaics - REGISTER
- Date: 03/04/2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. - For patrons 16 years and older / Para clientes de 16 años en adelante
- Library Meeting Rooms / Salas de reuniones
- FREE to attend; registration required / Es necesario registrarse
Find out what is going on at Jack’s Solar Garden - a national model in agrivoltaics right here in Colorado!
¡Descubre lo que está sucediendo en Jack's Solar Garden, un modelo nacional en agrivoltaica aquí mismo en Colorado!
About Jack's Solar Farm
In Boulder County, off of North 95th Street, more than 3,200 solar panels creates a 1.2 MW community solar garden – enough to power more than 300 homes. Jack’s Solar Garden is a national model for governments, solar developers, and farmers for how to produce renewable energy while continuing agricultural production via agrivoltaics. Read more about the farm
En el condado de Boulder, fuera de North 95th St, más de 3,200 paneles solares crean un jardín solar comunitario de 1.2 MW, suficiente para abastecer de energía a más de 300 hogares. Jack's Solar Garden es un modelo nacional para gobiernos, desarrolladores de energía solar y agricultores sobre cómo producir energía renovable al mismo tiempo que se continúa la producción agrícola a través de la agrivoltaica.
Registration REQUIRED
Registration is required and is limited to 80 attendees. Registration will open on Thursday, Jan. 18. You can also register via phone by calling the Reference Desk at 303-651-8472.
Register for the Agrivoltaics presentation
February 9
Valentine's Day Special Event: Love Letters: Music & Theatre
Friday, Feb. 9 & Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 pm; $25 adults, $23 students/seniors, $20 members
An unforgettable evening to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Escape with your sweetheart into a world of romance with live piano and talented vocalists setting the tone as you enjoy cocktails and complimentary delectable desserts from Sinister Bakers. Then, step into our Stewart Auditorium for A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters,” a poignant and touching play that explores the complexities of love and friendship through the lifelong correspondence.
February 10
This is Not Who We Are
2 p.m.
Light of Christ ECC, 1000 15th Ave.
As part of its celebration of Black History Month, Light of Christ Ecumenical Catholic Community (ECC) will show the 2022 film, This Is [Not] Who We Are, by local directors, Beret E. Strong and Katrina Miller.
The film explores the gap between Boulder, Colorado’s progressive self-image and the lived experiences of its small but resilient Black community by featuring Zayd Atkinson, a university student performing his work study job cleaning up the grounds of his dorm when he was threatened by a police officer and, soon, by eight officers with guns drawn. He lived to tell the story many Black men don’t survive to tell. While it has a unique history, Boulder is emblematic of liberal, white, university-based communities that profess an inclusive ethic but live a segregated reality. The film explores the interconnected issues of land use, affordability, racial and class-based segregation, educational equity, and policing.
Dr. Thomas Windham, a Boulder psychologist, educator and a consultant to the project will be on hand to discuss the film with participants. The event is free and open to the public Refreshments will be served after the film.
February 12
Standing Against Hate Community Town Hall
7-9 p.m.
Boulder JCC: 6007 Oreg Ave. Boulder
The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office is hosting a community town hall meeting to discuss hate speech and crime, how to respond to it and the impact it has on our community. The event will host a panel to lead the discussion. The panel is comprised of:
- Michael Dougherty, district attorney of the 20th Judicial District
- Mardi Moore, executive director of OUT Boulder County
- Jonathan Lev, executive director of Boulder Jewish Community Center
- Marta Loachamin, county commissioner of Boulder County
- Reiland Rabaka, professor and director of Center for African and African American Studies
- Jeremy Shaver, senior associate regional director of Anti-Defamation League
The public is invited to submit questions to the panelist prior to the event via email at [email protected]
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
February 25
3rd Annual Gardening Fair
1-4 pm on Sunday, Feb. 25
Longmont Library Meeting Rooms
FREE to attend
Come join us for the 3rd Annual Longmont Library Gardening Fair, where you'll be able to connect with local organizations and businesses to learn more about gardening, ask questions and start planning your 2024 gardening season!
February 26
Pika's Sweets / Dulces de Pika - REGISTER
- Date: 02/26/2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. - For 1st - 5th grades / Para estudiantes de 1.º a 5.º grado
- Library Meeting Rooms / Salas de reuniones
- This program is presented in English / Este programa será presentado solo en inglés
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!
¿Te encanta decorar y comer dulces? ¿Estás en 1º a 5º grado? ¡Únete a nosotros una vez al mes para crear deliciosos dulces como cake pops y postres sin hornear!
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, Jan. 23. 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 a Dulces de Pika y está limitado a 15 niños. La inscripción se abrirá a las 9 am del martes 23 de enero. Haz clic en el botón de abajo para inscribir a tu(s) hijo(s). Asegúrate de completar el formulario para CADA NIÑO que asistirá.
Register for the February Pika's Sweets program
Deep Thoughts Philosophy Reading Group (Virtual) - REGISTER
- Date: 02/26/2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Location: Online via Zoom
- This month's reading: Marcel Duchamp's "Fountain"
- For links to online versions of the texts, reading guides, and other resources, please view the shared Google site
What does it take for an object to qualify as art? Must it meet certain standards of quality, skill, or beauty? Is it enough for someone to merely label it as art?
The attempt to define ‘art’ and its properties has been a project of aesthetics for decades - and few answers have compelled substantial agreement. One of the most contentious cases in the art world is that of Marcel Duchamp's urinal piece entitled Fountain. Though many have argued the merit of the piece through a lens of satire or mockery, in this month's essay philosophers Graham Priest and Damon Young posit that that the piece’s intrigue stems from its paradoxical status as art only insomuch as it is not art. The phenomenon of a ‘true’ contradiction, referred to as a ‘dialetheia’ is at the heart of this article: is it possible to violate the principle of non-contradiction in a way that preserves the truth of both statements? What does that mean for judgments of aesthetic merit?
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.
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 4
Solar Energy + Agriculture = Agrivoltaics
6-7 pm on Monday, March 4
Longmont Library Meeting Rooms
FREE to attend
Registration has opened early! Don't miss your chance to hear more about what’s going on at Jack’s Solar Garden, a national model in agrivoltaics right here in Colorado.
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
March 30
Explore Opportunities for Teens: Life Skills Fair
Learn skills, explore careers, and have fun at the fairgrounds
The City of Longmont’s Children, Youth, and Families division is hosting a Life Skills Fair on Saturday, March 30 from noon to 2 pm at the Boulder County Fairgrounds at 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont.
Created for teens aged 11-17, the fair will feature a live DJ and games as well as hands-on workshops to share health and practical skills, job opportunities and City resources. While exploring stations where they can learn a variety of skills relative to health, future careers, and other practical matters, youth will gain opportunities to win prizes. The Fair’s mission is to give all youth an opportunity to acquire new skills and explore diverse career paths while enjoying each other’s company in festive atmosphere.
“At last year’s Youth Summit, many participants asked that we provide more ways for Longmont youth to get together, outside of school, in non-competitive ways,” said Hilda Zamora Hursh, Manager of Children, Youth and Families. “We’re providing the Life Skills Fair in response to those requests.”
Representatives from Youth Center staff will be on hand to introduce themselves and share details on their free afterschool programs, including Youth Council, Aspire, GRIP, and YORS, the Center’s recording studio.
"We're excited to offer an empowering space for teens to gain practical skills, expand their professional horizons, and interact with community resources," said Longmont City Councilmember Shiquita Yarbrough. “Our goal is to make it fun to learn skills that participants will actually use in life, and to help them to broaden the scope of the opportunities they imagine for their futures.”
For more information, please visit bit.ly/life-skills-longmont or call the Youth Center at 303-651-8580.
