Council Catch-Up

 

Review – January 6, 2026 (No Session, LURA Meeting)

 

Preview – January 13, 2026 (Regular Session)

• A Proclamation Designating January 12-19, 2026, As “Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week” In Longmont, Colorado.
• Amendment To 2023 Action Plan For HOME Funding To Fund Habitat For Humanity Of The St. Vrain Valley Rogers Road Housing Development Project Instead Of Sunset Duplexes Project.
• 2026 City Council Retreat Agenda Planning.

 

You can find the full agenda on the Longmont Agenda Portal.

Events & Happenings

Discovery Days at the Longmont Museum

The Longmont Museum’s drop-in arts, crafts, music and movement program for children ages 2-6 (with a caregiver) resumes this week. Classes are held Tuesday-Saturday with three sessions per day. Attend a session that fits your schedule; no registration needed. This week’s theme is Cats & Dogs. Learn more at Longmont Museum online or by calling 303-651-8374.

 

Teen Craft & Create Club

The Longmont Museum’s free weekly club for teenagers age 13-18 is back for the winter. Drop in each Wednesday from 3-5 pm to explore activities like collage, painting, fiber art and free-choice art making. You can learn more at Longmont Museum online or by calling 303-651-8374.

 

Wildlife Detectives at Sandstone Ranch

Learn how to track and uncover evidence of local animals that brave the cold winter season from 9:30-11:30 am Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Sandstone Ranch Visitors Center (3001 Sandstone Drive). This free outdoor program is hosted by the Longmont Ranger team. The material is most appropriate for ages 8+ but families are welcome. Register at Sandstone Ranch online or by calling 303-774-4700.

 

New Season of Free Library Events

A new Longmont Library brochure is on the shelves. Get details about this spring’s Gardening Fair, a Shakespeare presentation, a free film screening, newly added Discovery Passes, pop-up book sales and so much more. The Library leads the community as the essential place to learn, grow and be. Visit t he Longmont Library online to browse events in English and Spanish or pick up a copy of the brochure the next time you visit the Library.

 

Meet Your Goals at the Recreation Center

New year, new goals – we can help you meet them. The Longmont Recreation Center is looking better than ever with facility updates and new equipment that can help you keep your 2026 wellness goals. Whether you’re a pass-holder, a casual drop-in or visiting for the first time, come discover all the ways you can “Find Your Fit” in our fresh new spaces. Learn more at Rec Center online.

 

Free Radon Testing

January is Radon Action Month. Radon is an invisible, odorless radioactive gas that can build up indoors and lead to cancer. The only way to know your home’s radon level is to test. There are several easy ways to get a free radon test: check out a radon detector from the Library, order a free mail-in test kit or request a free Longmont Sustainable Home appointment, which includes a free mail-in radon test kit. Learn more and get started online.

 

City Facilities Impacted by the Holiday

In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, City services and facilities may be impacted; most City facilities will be closed on Monday, January 19. Waste collection will be picked up one day later than normal during the week. Recreational facilities will remain open during normal hours. To find a full list of holiday closures, visit online.