Library of Things
You can borrow so much more than books at the Longmont Pubic Library. They also have:
- Library of Things to borrow tools, games, a sewing machine, Go Pro camera, and even a ukulele!
- Free & discounted entrance passes to museums, galleries, adventures, and attractions
- Bags and kits for kids, tweens, and teens to learn new experiences and explore the world
- Free Seeds Library for commercial seed packets available at no charge
- WiFi Hotspots to Go cellular Internet access points
…and so much more. Ask them about anything else you may need, as other local libraries in our area have similar programs and work together.
Things to Do
- Boulder’s Visitors Bureau posts upcoming events and sends out a visitors guide and newsletter of local activities.
- The Longmont Pubic Library has activities and events throughout the day for all ages: workshops, story time, music, chess, LEGO club, Cricut paper craft, geneology, and more. Visit their public calendar or Facebook page.
Landscaping Deals
The City of Longmont hosts an Arbor Day Tree Sale each Spring. This is a great opportunity to purchase a tree or two at a massively discounted price.
Resource Central sells their Garden in a Box each Spring. These are waterwise plant collections specifically designed for our area and climate. Each collection includes detailed planting and care instructions that make planting easy, even for novices.
They also offer free waterwise landscaping seminars to learn how to landscape using less water, free sprinkler evaluations, lawn replacement benefits, waterwise info, and more.
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