Centennial Pool maintenance closure: May 22-29

Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St., will be closed May 22-29 for maintenance. Customers are encouraged to visit the Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road or Sunset Pool, 1900 Longs Peak Ave., during the closure. For pool hours and locations, visit the Recreation webpage or call 303-774-4800.

City Council Open Forum: May 30

The Longmont City Council will hold an Open Forum on Tuesday, May 30, 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, 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 the Longmont YouTube channel. For more information, call 303-651-8649.

Bicycle Friendly Driving Classes 

Do you ever wonder why people on bicycles ride where they do? Is it legal? How can you “safely” get around them? And as a bicyclist, is it okay to ride outside of the bike lane if there is glass, debris or a garbage can in your way? Join us for the Bicycle Friendly Driver class on June 7 or July 12 at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave.! Let’s look at some scenarios and determine best practices to share the roads with safety and courtesy. Visit the Longmont website and search keyword “Share the Road” to register and for more information.

Time for outdoor swim season!

Enjoy fun in the sun at Longmont’s Sunset Pool and parks this summer. Sunset Pool, 1900 Longs Peak Ave., opens today with pre-summer hours and limited amenities. A heated outdoor pool designed for the entire family, Sunset Pool features six lap lanes, a large wading area, three diving boards and two fast and fun water slides. Visit the Swim webpage for details.

Purchase your summer swim pass online: Spend less time in line and save money! As the summer fun season approaches, purchase a 20-visit, 30-day, or 3-month pass for Recreation Services online. Passes are good for admittance at the St Vrain Memorial Building, the Longmont Recreation Center, Centennial Pool, and the seasonal outdoor Sunset Pool. More information is available at the interactive Rec website (click on “passes”) or call 303-774-4700.

The splash pads at Stephen Day Park, 1340 Deerwood Drive, and Sandstone Ranch Park, 3001 E. Hwy 119, are turned on beginning Saturday, May 27. Splash pads are open from 8 am-8 pm daily.

The Union Reservoir swim beach, 461 County Road 26, opens for the season on Saturday, May 27. Regular park entrance fees apply. Learn more at the Union Reservoir webpage.

Drinking Water Quality Report now available

Visit the Water webpage to view the 2022 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report online. You will find information about Longmont’s drinking water and results of the most recent tests that were done on the drinking water. Printed copies are available to view at the Library, Utility Billing, and the Service Center. If you need a printed copy, call 303-651-8416. If you previously signed up to request a printed copy, you should get it in the mail in May. Para solicitar el informe anual de calidad del agua potable de Longmont en Español, marque 303-651-8416.

Check-out free lawn games at the Library

Are you having a Memorial Day or Fourth of July party at your home? Save money by checking out lawn games and other items from the Library’s Library of Things — all for free with an Adult Resident library card! Lawn games include Bocce ball, corn hole, giant 4-in-a-row game, giant tumble tower game, Kubb Lawn Game and Spikeball. These go fast! Rent other items like a portable Bluetooth speaker, Ukuleles, a projector, tool sets and more! See the full rules and reserve your items at the Library of Things webpage or visit the Librarians at the Reference Desk on the second floor.

Learn how to protect our waterways

If pollution reaches our waterways, it can damage aquatic habitats and harm the wildlife who live in and drink from our streams. Learn more about what to look for and how to report pollution at the Keep It Clean website.

Changes at Button Rock Preserve

The Longmont City Council recently accepted the new Button Rock Preserve Management Plan and adopted changes to Preserve regulations. Visits to Button Rock have increased more than 1,000 percent in the last 35 years, and in order to better protect wildlife and watershed health, Council made the tough decision to restrict dogs. As of Monday, May 15, dogs and other domestic animals are no longer allowed to visit the Preserve. While this decision may be controversial, this plan was approved with more than four years of collected public input, research and opportunities for public comment. To find more information about the new management plan, visit the webpage.

New! – Open Board Game Nights at Library

Bring your board games to the Longmont Library and play with other players from 6- 7:30 pm every Wednesday in the Unquiet Study Area upstairs! The Library will have games available to check out through our board game collection or patrons are welcome to bring their own to play. Open to all ages (those 16 years and younger needs to have an adult with them). Visit the Library Programs webpage for upcoming dates or call 303-651-8472.

Access WSJ with your Library card for free!

Now with a Longmont Library card, patrons can access the digital version of The Wall Street Journal. Read online coverage of breaking news and current headlines from the U.S. and around the world! Visit the E-Materials webpage and click on the “Wall Street Journal Digital Edition” tab to learn how to sign up and access this new resource. You can also stop by the Library’s Computer Lab on the second floor to ask questions and get help signing up. Other national newspapers available in digital form are the New York Times and the Washington Post.

Interactive mural workshop at the Library

Register for the Longmont Library’s interactive workshop inspired by Diego Rivera’s iconic murals! His murals were powerful statements about society and politics, using artistic techniques to elevate his messages, leaving a lasting mark throughout Mexico. From 6-7 pm on Monday, May 22, attendees will use teamwork to transform their unique thoughts and feelings into a collaborative mural about today’s most pressing issues. They will also explore the power of images to convey diverse perspectives. Registration required and is limited to 24 participants at the Library Programs webpage.

Summer Reading Program Pool Party

The Longmont Public Library kicks off their Summer Reading Program for birth through 12th graders from 5:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, May 25, with a free pool party at Sunset Pool, 1900 Longs Peak Ave. No registration is necessary. Pick up your Summer Reading Bingo Board, Library Summer Events Calendar, and take a swim in the pool, slide down the water slides and even sign up for swim lessons! To participate in the Summer Reading BINGO Challenge, download your BINGO cards starting May 25 at the Library webpage or visit the Library’s Children and Teens Services Desk on the first floor to pick one up.

Reminder: Curbside compost changes

Please remember the changes that our compost processor, A1 Organics, has put in place to create clean compost free of contamination. As of April 1, only loose yard waste and food scraps will continue to be accepted in curbside composting containers. Items that are no longer being accepted in curbside composting service include pizza boxes, cardboard, yard waste bags, paper products, compostable packaging, coffee pods (k-cups etc.), coffee filters or other materials that are not explicitly food scraps or yard waste. If collection crews observe materials other than food scraps and yard wastes, your container will not be collected and they will leave a tag on the container with instructions to remove those items and will gladly come back to empty your container once those items have been removed. Thank you for your efforts and patience in adopting these updated guidelines. Call 303-651-8416 or visit the Waste Services webpage for more information.