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New Text-a-Librarian service launches in Longmont

New Text-a-Librarian service launches in Longmont

Users can text questions to Library staff at any time during business hours
A look at the first Colorado education bills of the 2021 legislative session

A look at the first Colorado education bills of the 2021 legislative session

The more than 200 bills filed on Tuesday include proposals to maintain school funding despite a drop in enrollment, reduce the role of the SAT and ACT in college admissions, improve college access for Native American students, and strengthen civics education and media literacy after a tumultuous year of protest and change. 
Longmont City Council hears that mask wearing to be expected into the fall

Longmont City Council hears that mask wearing to be expected into the fall

The numbers indicate that adhering to safe distancing, masks and diligent hand washing are all driving COVID-19 numbers in the right direction.
Boulder County Sheriff's Office seeks victim advocate volunteers

Boulder County Sheriff's Office seeks victim advocate volunteers

No prior experience is necessary, training will be provided. The deadline to apply is April 1. Ideal volunteers are at least 21 years old, calm, compassionate, emotionally mature and non-judgmental.
Family caregivers have a difficult job. Nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks made it even harder

Family caregivers have a difficult job. Nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks made it even harder

Statewide, there are currently more than 80 active outbreaks in nursing homes, assisted living and memory care facilities.
COVID-19 has made Americans lonelier than ever – here’s how AI can help

COVID-19 has made Americans lonelier than ever – here’s how AI can help

Psychiatrists are studying how these AI companions can improve mental wellness during the pandemic and beyond.
Longmont Library, SVVSD team up to provide students access to digital reading materials

Longmont Library, SVVSD team up to provide students access to digital reading materials

Students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grades can just log in to SORA, SVVSD's e-reader app, with their school credentials to search for and check out Longmont Public Library's digital books and audiobooks
Survey aims to gauge what community wants at Longmont Museum

Survey aims to gauge what community wants at Longmont Museum

The museum hopes to gain feedback on program topics and exhibit topics that are of interest to its audience, as well as benchmark data on how the local museum compares to other U.S. museums of similar size, said Curator of History Erik Mason. 
Longmont police report Feb. 15, 2021

Longmont police report Feb. 15, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
No one hurt in Monday fire; GoFundMe set up to help family whose home was burned

No one hurt in Monday fire; GoFundMe set up to help family whose home was burned

Longmont Fire Services responded to Countryside Village modular home community at 11:09 a.m. Monday and found a home “heavily involved in fire with smoke and flames coming from a residence.”