City Thanksgiving Holiday Schedules
Longmont city government observes the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27. On Thursday all City facilities will be CLOSED. On Friday all facilities will be closed except the Longmont Museum and the Longmont Recreation Center, Centennial Pool and the Ice Pavilion, which will be open regular hours by reservation. The Waste Diversion Center will be closed through November 28. Thursday trash, recycling and composting will be collected on Friday.

Longmont Museum to Close Temporarily Due to Increased COVID-19 Restrictions
In an effort to slow the infection rate of COVID-19 and comply with the new restrictions of the county’s transition to Safer at Home Level Red: Severe Risk, the Longmont Museum and Cultural Center will be closed to in-person visits until further notice beginning November 20 at 3 p.m. 

Support Local and Win!
Longmont’s small businesses need your support now more than ever. In addition to strengthening our local economy and helping Longmont’s business community, Downtown Longmont offers even more reasons to think locally and shop small this holiday season. The Winter Passport program is back, and now is your chance to win a share of thousands of dollars in prizes. New this year, every Winter Passport entrant will be mailed a VIP Shopper card in January with exclusive deals, discounts, and specials in January and February. Find more information at DowntownLongmont.com.

Library Building Closed; Services Continue
Due to rising COVID-19 infection rates, the Longmont Public Library has closed the building to the public. Curbside Delivery service, computer reservations by appointment, and all online services continue. Library staff are in the building during business hours to help patrons by phone and by email. See hours, instructions for Curbside Delivery, and other available services at bit.ly/LongmontCOLibrary or call 303-651-8470.

Make Your Home Energy Efficient – Online! 
It’s time to get energy efficiency advice that doesn’t require a house call. With free virtual home advising from Efficiency Works, you can find out how to save money and energy in one online conversation. It’s safe, it’s simple, and it’s at no cost to you. Find out more at EfficiencyWorks.org/efficiency-audits. 

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Join Longmont Police Detective Steve Desmond from 8:30 to 10 am on Wednesday, December 9, for a virtual workshop on how to protect your identity. You’ll learn about different types of identity theft and what to do if your identity is stolen, as well as how to spot and prevent several types of fraud. Registration is required at bit.ly/FraudSeminar, or call 303-776-2265. This free event is hosted by High Plains Bank in partnership with the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce.

Longmont: The First 150 Years
A new book by Longmont Museum Curator of History Erik Mason that commemorates the 150th anniversary of Longmont’s founding is now available in the Longmont Museum Gift Shop at 400 Quail Road. Through text and nearly 300 historic photographs, it tells the stories of people who have called Longmont home. Discover Longmont’s origins as the Chicago-Colorado Colony, its development as an agricultural hub, and the transition to today’s high-tech center. This comprehensive, richly illustrated history is great for anyone interested in Longmont and St. Vrain Valley history. Visit LongmontColorado.gov/Museum or call 303-651-8374 for more information.

Corporate Recreation Memberships
The City of Longmont’s Recreation Corporate Membership Program lets your company offer employees access to the City’s Recreation facilities by purchasing a recreation pass at a discounted rate. For more information contact Aurora Black at 303-651-8821 or email Aurora.Black@LongmontColorado.gov.