Get a Free Book for Your 4-Year-Old
The Colorado State Library conducts an annual statewide book giveaway to put a new book in the hands of every 4-year-old child. Stop by the Children’s and Teens’ Services Desk or the Curbside Delivery table at the Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Avenue, between October 13 and 25 to pick up a free “One Book Colorado” picture book. Books are available in English and Spanish. The giveaway will continue while supplies last. 

Activists & Allies: A Virtual Panel Discussion
Join this lively conversation between two senior university professors at 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 15. They will compare notes on their journeys of activism, helping others make sense of the long history of slavery and segregation in the U.S. This program will be live streamed on the Museum’s Facebook page, on LongmontPublicMedia.org, and on local Comcast channel 8/880.

Volunteer for Police Review Panel
The City Manager of the City of Longmont is accepting applications for five volunteer positions on the Longmont Police Department Professional Standards Review Panel. This group reviews highly confidential information, including internal investigations and allegations of misconduct, and makes findings to the Chief of Police. Panel members must be able to read and comprehend large investigations and must be registered to vote in the City of Longmont. Applicants with misdemeanor convictions in the past five years or any felony conviction will not be considered. Current employees of any law enforcement agency, as well as immediate family members of Longmont Police Department employees, are not eligible. Visit bit.ly/LongmontPSU or call 303-651-8694 for an application and more information. The application deadline is 5 pm on Friday, October 23.

Don’t Trash Your Leaves. Compost!
After you’re finished playing in the leaves, bag them up for collection instead of putting them in the trash can. Curbside leaf collection begins November 2, and collected leaves are composted. Visit bit.ly/longmont-leaf or call 303-651-8416 to find your pickup date.

Maintain Your Trees and Shrubs
Public sidewalks, streets and alleys must be kept clear of low-hanging tree branches and overgrown vegetation that impede pedestrians or vehicles. There must be a minimum of 8 feet of vertical clearance over sidewalks and 15 feet of clearance over streets and alleys. Shrubs and other vegetation must be maintained so that the entire width of the sidewalk is clear, and vegetation in alleys should provide adequate access for waste collection vehicles. Please use a locally licensed tree contractor to remove larger tree limbs. You can take tree limbs and other yard waste to the Waste Diversion Center at 140 Martin Street at no cost. Also take a picture ID and a recent City of Longmont utility bill to show residency. Call 303-651-8416 with questions.