things to do
Expanded listings at timescall.com/events/things-to-do
today
Music in Motion Storytime — Come move, dance, explore, and learn with Integral Steps. Music in Motion is a movement-based music curriculum introducing concepts like rhythm, melody, and harmony in a social and imaginative way. During this special storytime caregivers and children will embody music joyfully through creative games, stories, improvisation and expression. This curriculum is inspired by Dalcroze Eurhythmics and is part of Integral Steps’ diverse Integrative learning programming. This storytime is best for preschoolers. Registration is required, limited to 30 participants. Once registered, you will receive information on how to join the program on Webex; 11 a.m., Longmont Public Library; longmontcolorado .gov/home/components/ Calendar/event/40981/.
Crafternoon Challenge— Get creative with us through our weekly “Crafternoon” Challenge. Every Thursday look on Facebook and Twitter for a new craft activity, geared towards kids of all ages. Follow
our instructions or be inspired to create something else. Activities and instructions will be available in English and Spanish. Look out for our weekly take-home craft kits available for pick-up at the Library’s Curbside Delivery tables, while supplies last; 1 p.m., Longmont Public Library; longmontcolorado. gov/home/components/ Calendar/event/40404/.
The Air We Breathe — Presented in collaboration with National Center for Atmospheric Research’s Explorer Series and the City of Longmont’s Sustainability Program and featuring NCAR scientists Frank Flocke and Gabi Pfister. Find out what’s in the air we breathe, how far it travels, and what we know about the origin of Front Range pollution. You’ll also get a glimpse of the technology used by the NCAR to measure local air pollution. Watch on Longmont Museum’s Facebook, Longmontpublicmedia.org or llocal Comcast channel 8/880; 7:30 p.m., Longmont; free; longmontcolorado.gov/home/ Components/calendar/ Event/40030/.
Upcoming
Virtual Friday Conversation Series: Death Café — Let’s talk about death. Join Brandy Queen at Death Café, a salon for those who wish to engage in thoughtful, respectful, and sometimes provocative conversation about death. Free, but please register in advance Call the Senior Center at 303651-8411 or register online to receive the Zoom link; 10 a.m. Friday, Longmont Senior Center; 303-651-8411, longmontcolorado.gov/home/ Components/calendar/ Event/40960/.
Virtual Family Storytime — A 30-minute Friday fun storytime designed for children of all ages and their grown ups. Lots of fun picture books will be shared along with movement. Age-appropriate stories and games to help your children become ready to read; 11 a.m. Friday, Longmont Public Library; longmont colorado.gov/home/ Components/calendar/ Event/40363/.
Diversity Storytime: Celebrating Black Voices — Join Librarians Stephanie and Claire for a virtual family storytime featuring stories by some of our favorite Black authors and illustrators creating today. We’ll read books and share a suggested further reading list of books by amazing Black creators to share with kids all year long. This storytime is best for preschoolers to first-graders, but all are welcome. Registration is required; 11 a.m. Friday, Longmont Public Library; longmontcolorado. gov/home/components/ Calendar/event/40983/1300? curm=03&cury=2022.
Virtual Senior Center Friday Computer Lab — Longmont Senior Center Coaches are available to help one-on-one with any question on any device. A great resource for your technology needs. To participate virtually, email us at infosctc@friendslongmont.org to receive the Zoom invite link; 1 p.m. Friday, Longmont Senior Center; free; sites.google.com/ friendslongmont.org/sctc/ home.
“Black Panther” Drive-in & Talkback — Drive-in movie showing of “Black Panther” and post viewing Talkback panel discussion on-screen in honor of Black History Month. Presented by NAACP Boulder County and Community Cinemas. Food and drinks, fun for the whole family. Panelists include Ari Umoja, Denver school psychologist, and Nii Armah Sowah, Ghanian born arts educator; 5:30 p.m. Friday, Heart of Longmont United Methodist Church Parking area, 350 11th Ave., Longmont; $31; longmont.cocinemas.org.