Speak to City Council at Open Forum
The Longmont City Council will hold an Open Forum on Tuesday, July 20, in place of the regular City Council meeting. At this forum, members of the public may speak to Council for 5 minutes on any topic. The forum will begin at 7 pm in the City Council Chambers, located inside the Civic Center, 350 Kimbark St. If you would like to speak, plan to come early to put your name on the speakers list. Watch the meeting online at bit.ly/Longmontyoutubelive. For more information, call 303-651-8649.

Library Building to Reopen to Public on Monday, July 19
The Longmont Public Library building will reopen for regular public access at 10 am on Monday, July 19, after being mostly closed to the public for 17 months due to COVID-19 restrictions and structural repairs. Upon reopening, the Library’s hours will continue with a slightly truncated schedule until Labor Day weekend. Library patrons returning to the building will be able to come inside to pick up their holds, check out materials, browse the entire collection, use public computers, receive in-person assistance, and shop at the Friends of the Longmont Library Lobby Book Shop. 

Get Help Before Disconnects Resume
Do you need help getting your utility bill caught up? On July 26, the City of Longmont will resume disconnections for accounts that are long past-due, and we want to work with you. If you’re having difficulties and need to discuss a payment plan, please call Utility Billing at 303-651-8664 to make arrangements.

Human Services Agency Funding Available
The City of Longmont is seeking applications for Human Services Agency Funding from private, public, nonprofit, for-profit, nongovernmental and governmental agencies that serve Longmont residents. To register and to learn more, visit the City’s Human Service Agency Funding Program webpage or email Eliberto Mendoza or call 303-774-3511.

Free Community Night: Jeff & Paige
Enjoy songs, storytelling and interactive play featuring nature, music, movement and costumes with Jeff & Paige on Tuesday, July 20, at the scenic Sandstone Ranch Visitors & Learning Center, 3001 Sandstone Drive. This free outdoor family event kicks off at 5:30 pm with lawn games and a coloring table, with the Jeff & Paige main event starting at 6:30 pm. Bring a sack meal if desired and your own chairs and blankets. No pets. For more information, visit LongmontColorado.gov/SandstoneEvents or call 303-651-8404.

Webinar: Grow Your Business Sustainably
Join representatives from the City of Longmont’s Sustainable Business Program and Circle Graphics from 6 to 7 pm on Wednesday, July 21, for an online discussion about how Circle Graphics created a sustainability team and what that team has accomplished over the years. During this bilingual webinar, learn how your business can become more environmentally and socially responsible and learn how to accomplish these goals with a sustainability team. A sustainability team can help you increase employee engagement, bring everyone to the table to tackle tough problems facing our community, and can be done without massive investments from your business. Register through EventBrite at sustainabilityteam.eventbrite.com or call 303-774-3514 with questions.

In-person Coffee with Council
Longmont City Council will host Coffee with Council from 9 to 10 am on Saturday, July 24, at Red Frog Coffee, 15 Ken Pratt Blvd., Unit 200. At this event, you can talk informally with City staff, Council Member Polly Christensen and Council Member Joan Peck on any topic of your choice, and the coffee’s on us! For more information, call 303-651-8649.

High Ozone Levels and Air Quality
High ozone levels impact your health and ability to enjoy the outdoors. Help improve air quality by refueling in the evening when it’s cooler, not idling your car for long periods, and riding a bike or walking when you can. Get notified of high alert days with the Regional Air Quality Council: Text “BETTERAIRCO” to 21000 or sign up for email alerts at SimpleStepsBetterAir.org/signup-for-alerts.

Save Water and Money this Summer
Save water and money by upgrading your sprinkler system! Apply for qualifying rebates with Efficiency Works at EWRebates.com. Restrictions apply. Learn more at bit.ly/water-rebates or call 303-651-8416.

ArtWalk Summer on the Streets 
Every Saturday until Aug. 21, ArtWalk’s Summer on the Streets will host afternoons and evenings of music, crafts, and local creatives throughout breezeways and alleys along Main Street between 3rd and 6th avenues. Saturdays from 4-8 pm, head to the Longmont Creative District and enjoy all the sights, sounds, and creativity that Longmont has to offer. More information at Firehouseart.org/artwalk-longmont.