Apply Now to Serve on City Council

The Ward 2 seat is vacant on the Longmont City Council. If you live in Ward 2, you can apply for the position today. The application deadline is 5 pm on Monday, January 8. Learn about additional required qualifications, Ward 2 boundaries and more at https://longmontcolorado.gov/news/council-calls-on-community-to-fill-vacant-council-seat/

Winter Break Camps

Need to keep your children engaged while school is out? The Longmont Museum has creative school break camps! Sign up for half day, full day, multiple days… there are many options to fit your family! Campers will enjoy working with LEGO, experimenting with arts & crafts materials, playing games, constructing with cardboard and making new friends. To learn more and register visit longmontmuseum.org or call 303-651-8374.

Recreation Gift Certificates

Need a last-minute gift? Stuff your holiday stockings with health, fitness and fun! Recreation gift certificates are offered in any amount and can be redeemed for drop-in classes, activity registration, and facility passes. To purchase a certificate, visit the Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road, or the St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave. Questions? Call 303-774-4700.

Visit the LEGO Exhibit at the Museum

Visit the Longmont Museum this this holiday season for “Build: Design & Create with LEGO!,” a hands-on exhibit for all ages. Build and race a LEGO car, tackle an architectural challenge, save the world with a wondrous invention, or explore and play as far as your imagination takes you. Open through Jan. 12, 2025. Learn more at longmontmuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.

Library Holiday Hours and New Programs

Happy Holidays from your friends at the Library! We appreciate the many ways you have supported us this year and invite you to pick up our Winter/Spring 2025 brochure, available on shelves at the end of the month! We have wonderful new programming lined up through April 2025, including our Gardening Fair and two local author talks. The Library will close at 3 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25. Call 303-651-8472 or browse https://longmontcolorado.gov/library/library-programs-events/ for details.

Celebrate an Energy-efficient 2025

Start off 2025 strong by giving yourself the gift of energy efficiency. Check out the online Efficiency Works store at efficiencyworksstore.efficientchoice.com to find smart thermostats, electric cooktops and other simple ways of saving energy in the New Year. Efficiency Works can also visit your home or business to find more energy-saving opportunities and offers rebates for a number of efficiency-related home improvements. Visit efficiencyworks.org for more information.

Time to Compost

As of January 1, 2025, food wholesalers, distributers, manufacturers, and grocery stores are required to have a compost collection service for all food waste. Coupons and other resources are available on a first come, first serve basis to help pay the bill for new collection service. Learn more about if your business needs to comply or if you qualify for an exemption at https://longmontcolorado.gov/waste-services-trash-recycling-composting/universal-recycling-ordinance-information/. Questions? Call (303) 651-8416 or email sustainability@longmontcolorado.gov.