Longmont Library is Open
With minimal fanfare but abundant excitement, Longmont Public Library staff opened the Library doors to patrons on July 23 for the first time in four months. In order to best protect the public and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Library will reopen with a limited “Grab-n-Go” operating model in place.

COVID-19 Information
If you have questions about the statewide executive order on wearing masks or other current COVID-19 guidelines, you can find information on the Boulder County Public Health website at BoulderCounty.org/families/disease/covid-19. This site provides guidance, health facts, violation reporting options, and much more. 

Beware of Blue-Green Algae
Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, can grow rapidly in summer and early fall. Algal blooms can be harmful when ingested by animals and humans or during wading and other recreational contact with water. The City of Longmont doesn’t test most bodies of water but may monitor, test, or close a location if an algal bloom is reported. Staff does visually inspect Union Reservoir, the only reservoir where swimming is allowed. Swimming is never allowed at Golden Ponds, Izaak Walton Nature Area, Jim Hamm Nature Area, McIntosh Lake, Sandstone Ranch and other local lakes. Visit bit.ly/LongmontAlgaeBlooms for more information.

Free Landfill Drop Day
The City of Longmont is offering residents an opportunity to take two level pickup loads free of charge to the Front Range Landfill at 1830 Weld County Road 5 in Erie from 7 am to 4 pm on Saturday, August 1. Typically, only one load is permitted, but an exception is being made and hours extended due to the cancellation of the last drop day. Loads must be covered and secured for transport; oversize loads and additional loads will be billed accordingly. Please take a photo ID and a copy of your current utility bill to show that you are a City of Longmont customer. For more information visit bit.ly/landfill-drop-off or call 303-651-8416.

Training for Sustainability Technicians
Would you like to contribute to Longmont’s sustainability and community resilience? Volunteer as a SOLL Sustainability Technician and perform cost-saving eco-upgrades for Longmont residents. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and live in Longmont. Training and health and safety wear are provided. For details visit bit.ly/longmontsoll, email SOLL@LongmontColorado.gov, or call 303-774-3540.

Tour Downtown – From Your Phone
The Longmont Museum’s popular historic downtown walking tour is now available year-round in a mobile app that includes photographs, text, and audio recordings that walk you through more than a dozen historic downtown locations from your smartphone. Text and audio are available in both English and Spanish, and it’s free and doesn’t require downloads. Visit TourLongmont.oncell.com to access the tour from your smartphone and explore history downtown!

2020 Census Operations Update 
Along with everything else in 2020, the operations of the U.S. Census Bureau for the 2020 Census has been disrupted by COVID-19. Self-response is now available online (my2020census.gov), by phone (844-330-2020) or by mail. People can respond through October 31, 2020, but field representatives will start visiting homes that have not responded on July 30 to complete their questionnaire in person.