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Library Closure April 8 through April 15

for Remodeling

During this week, we will be updating

spaces for children, teens and adults. Stop

by to see additional seating and study pods

for work and reading upstairs, a new space

just for ‘tweens in the Children’s area, and

a rearranged Teen Loft.

When we open our doors on April 16, we

hope you like what you see. Items in the

collection will also be shifted to allow more

study and social spaces; something Library

users have been asking for!

New Library Service! Sign Up to Receive Text Notices

on Your Library Account

Text SIGNUP to 720-893-9151 When prompted, enter your library card

number (numbers only, no spaces)

You’ll will then see a list of active and inactive notices

Notices ON by default are:

HOLDS OVERDUE RENEW

Do You Know Lynda? Library users now have FREE access to more than 5,000 on-demand courses.

Learn or improve technology, business, and creative skills

All courses are divided into short videos, so you can focus on a key topic of interest

Explore ‘Learning Paths’, a series of courses taught by industry experts

Courses include assessments, practice environments, and coding practice windows

Available from the Library website or https://www.lynda.com/portal/patron?org=flatirons

Maker Expo Open House Animals and Wildlife

March 24 2-4PM

Join us for a fun and wild Animals and Wildlife Maker Expo!

DIY fishing poles

Folded towel animals

DIY dog toys with Read-to-Rover therapy dogs

'Animal Tracks' with Boulder County Parks and Open Space

DIY birdwatching binoculars All ages. No reservations required.

Volunteer Opportunity

Student Tutors (for grades 6-12)

Responsibilities include tutoring middle-

and high-school students in a variety of

subjects, as well as familiarizing students

with online Library databases and

homework resources.

For more information:

303-335-4845

teenservices@louisvilleco.gov

Money Matters Series Do the (Side) Hustle!

WED, March 14 6:00-7:00

Want to join the gig economy, turn a

hobby into extra cash, or leave the cubicle

to start your own business? We'll talk

honestly about the opportunities and

challenges of being your own boss. Learn

about the many resources available to

help make the experience a smooth move.

Presented by the Rocky Mountain Chapter

of Credit Unions.

Youth Spring Art Show

Opening Reception March 1 5:30-7:30

Door prizes will be drawn during the reception.

Must be present to win.

Music & Movement FRI 10:00-10:30

March 9, 23

We will sing songs, dance, and have fun! For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Messy Art Tuesday 10:30-11:30 (new time)

March 20 (ages 2-5; pre-register)

Creating art is not only fun, it builds shape

and color recognition, and it is one of the

ways young children build the fine motor

skills necessary to learn to write.

During this program, we’ll read a story and

then work on fun art projects! The use of

paint is likely, so come dressed to get a little

messy!

Maker Program

LITTLE CODERS 5: COMPUTER BASICS March 13 10:30-11:30

For ages 3-5. Pre-register.

Each program will have different games and activities that teach fundamentals of coding and nurture problem-solving skills, logic, and creativity.

Read to Rover Every Tuesday 4-5PM

(all ages welcome; no registration needed)

It’s been shown that reading out loud helps children boost their reading confidence. What better way to practice reading than to have a mellow, 4-legged friend as a reading buddy!

Programs for Grades 1-6

*March 14 Detective School (reg. opens Feb. 28)

*March 21 Make a Knight’s Shield (reg. opens March 7)

(* = pre-register)

Anime Club TUE, 4-5:30PM

(grades 6-12)

March 20, April 17 (First-floor Meeting Room)

‘Brown Bag’ Discussion Going Home: Louisville Residents Who Returned to the Old Country

Museum Coordinator Bridget Bacon will give a presentation about those who made long journeys back to their original homes to visit family after emigrating to the U.S. and living in Louisville for many years.

THUR, March 1 12-1PM Library Meeting Room

Photo left: Louisville resident Frank Jacoe is believed to have taken this photo during his transatlantic voyage to go back to visit his parents in Italy in 1921-22.

First Friday Art Walk Louisville’s Luck of the Irish

Irish immigrants were drawn to Colorado for its mining and other job opportunities, and they helped shape Colorado’s future. At this event, we’ll take a close look at the Irish men and women who came to Louisville and their impact on our town.

The Louisville Grain Elevator, early 1900s. It was built by John K. Mullen, an Irish immigrant who became a prominent businessman in Denver.

FRI, March 2 6-8PM Library Meeting Room

Museum Program The Coal Giants:

History of United Coal Company, Northern Coal Company and Rocky Mountain Fuel Company

Delving into the coal mining history of the Louisville-Lafayette area, Doug Conarroe will give a program based on research that he conducted for his new book entitled 80026: An Illustrated History of Lafayette, Colo., 1829-1929.

THUR, March 15 7PM Library Meeting Room

Acme Mine, early 1900s, southwest corner of Roosevelt & Hutchinson, when it was owned by the Northern Coal & Coke Co.