Events Calendar

May 2026

Thu 7

First Thursdays Book Group

Thursday, May 7 · 2 pm - 3 pm First Thursdays Book Group Series

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

Sat 9

English Conversation Group (5/9/2026)

Saturday, May 9 · 10:30 am - 11:30 am English Conversation Group Series

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

Practice English conversation with others in an informal, conversational setting. Some English experience suggested, but all welcome.

Mon 11

Drop-in Writers Group (for Adults)

Monday, May 11 · 6 pm - 7:30 pm Drop-in Writers Group / Grupo de Escritores Abierto Series

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

Drop-in on Mondays at 6 pm for a thoughtful, intentional and inclusive space to gather around the art and craft of writing.

Mon 11

Accidental Church Lady: An Evening of Comedy and Stories

Monday, May 11 · 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

A heartfelt, a little feral, and wildly relatable evening with comedian and storyteller Sheila K Chester. PG-13 humor.

Tue 12

Tech Tuesday: How to Use Libby

Tuesday, May 12 · 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Tech Tuesday: Filament February Series

Longmont Public Media 457 4th Ave, Longmont, Colorado

Tue 12

Open Chess Night @ the Library

Tuesday, May 12 · 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Open Chess Night Series

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

Open chess evenings are informal and there will be basic instruction on how to play. We also have plenty of books about playing and the history of the game.

Tue 12

ASL (American Sign Language) Conversation Group

Tuesday, May 12 · 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ASL (American Sign Language) Conversation Group Series

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

Practice ASL with others in an informal, conversational setting guided by volunteers from our local Deaf Community. All welcome!

Thu 14

Spanish-English Conversation Group (5/14/2026)

Thursday, May 14 · 1 pm - 2 pm Spanish-English Conversation Group Series

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

Get to know other language learners while practicing conversations in Spanish or English.

Thu 14

The Great Ideas Reading and Discussion Group (5/14/2026)

Thursday, May 14 · 3 pm - 4:30 pm

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

Sat 16

English Conversation Group (5/16/2026)

Saturday, May 16 · 10:30 am - 11:30 am English Conversation Group Series

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

Practice English conversation with others in an informal, conversational setting. Some English experience suggested, but all welcome.

Sat 16

The Birds and the Bees and Beyond: The Inside Story of Pollination presented by Boulder County Parks and Open Space

Saturday, May 16 · 2 pm - 3:30 pm

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

Discover the many pollination strategies of plants (think beetles, butterflies, moths, wind, and water, to name a few) during this family-friendly slideshow.

Mon 18

Drop-in Writers Group (for Adults)

Monday, May 18 · 6 pm - 7:30 pm Drop-in Writers Group / Grupo de Escritores Abierto Series

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

Drop-in on Mondays at 6 pm for a thoughtful, intentional and inclusive space to gather around the art and craft of writing.

Mon 18

Library Board Meeting (5/18/2026 6:00 pm)

Monday, May 18 · 6 pm - 8 pm Library Board Meeting Series

Library Board Meetings meet on the 3rd Mondays of each month, in Library Conference Room and via Zoom.

Mon 18

Library Board Meeting (5/18/2026 7:00 pm)

Monday, May 18 · 7 pm - 9 pm Library Board Meeting Series

Library Board Meetings meet on the 3rd Mondays of each month, in Library Conference Room and via Zoom.

Tue 19

Open Chess Night @ the Library (5/19/2026)

Tuesday, May 19 · 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Open Chess Night Series

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

Open chess evenings are informal and there will be basic instruction on how to play. We also have plenty of books about playing and the history of the game.

Thu 21

2026 Summer Reading Challenge

Thursday, May 21 · 9 am - Friday, July 31 · 5 pm

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

Summer Reading runs from May 21 - through July 31. Be sure to hand in your boards and cards by July 31 for prizes (while supplies last.)

Thu 21

Spanish-English Conversation Group (5/21/2026)

Thursday, May 21 · 1 pm - 2 pm Spanish-English Conversation Group Series

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

Get to know other language learners while practicing conversations in Spanish or English.

Thu 21

Adults Creative Night: Hand Sewn Notebook Pen Holder

Thursday, May 21 · 5 pm - 6 pm Adults Creative Night Series

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

Meet us upstairs in the Unquiet Study Area for a different, beginner-friendly craft each month.

Thu 21

Kick-Off Party for Summer Reading

Thursday, May 21 · 6 pm - 7 pm

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

Kick off Summer Reading BINGO on the Library's West Patio with punk rock band RLY ORY from 6-6:30. From 6:30-7pm is a quieter party vibe. Get your Summer Reading Bingo Boards!

Sat 23

English Conversation Group (5/23/2026)

Saturday, May 23 · 10:30 am - 11:30 am English Conversation Group Series

Longmont Public Library 355 Emery St., Longmont, CO, United States

Practice English conversation with others in an informal, conversational setting. Some English experience suggested, but all welcome.