Learn to Discern Media @ The Library

Save your seat! Join us Thursday, Jan. 9 from 6-7 pm to learn how to evaluate the truthfulness of news, social media, the internet, and input from friends and family. This free Library program will focus on using internet resources and free Library materials to evaluate information and help you gain more confidence navigating the ever-changing media landscape. Registration is required. Visit https://longmontcolorado.gov/library/library-programs-events/ or call 303-651-8472 for details.

Last Chance to See the LEGO exhibit!

It’s your last chance to catch the Longmont Museum’s hands-on LEGO exhibit before it’s gone! In “Build: Design & Create with LEGO!,” you’ll 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.

Make a new year’s resolution to save more!

It’s not too late to commit to saving energy and water and reducing waste this year! It’s easy! Learn how much you could save by signing up for Longmont’s Sustainability Newsletter at https://longmontcolorado.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8aa7cd7076aef8356a709fb48&id=7c9372c664 or by calling 303-774-3755.

Itty Bitty City: Friday Indoor Fun

Toddlers and preschoolers can play in the gym on Fridays from 9-11 am beginning January 10 at the St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Avenue.  Parents must supervise their children. Cost is $4 per child or purchase a discounted pass online at https://rec.ci.longmont.co.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/splash.html. For ages 6 months to 5 years; no registration required.  Questions? Call 303-651-8404.

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.

Follow Us on Socials

Always stay up to date by following us on Facebook, Instagram and Nextdoor. Find these addresses and more at https://longmontcolorado.gov/social-media.

RIDE Longmont in January

RIDE Longmont offers cheap and reliable rides to just about anywhere in Longmont. Every ride is just $2 to anywhere in Longmont. The service is super easy to use and is available to everyone, although people younger than 13 years must be accompanied by an adult. Individuals can request a ride through the app (found in most app stores) or by calling 970-538-9097 (which can accommodate most language preferences).