loveland public library events & services
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LOVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARYEVENTS & SERVICES
FEBRUARY 2021
VIRTUAL EVENTSWildlife Window Nature Series with Kevin CookWED 2/3: 10-11AMKevin Cook’s Nature Series returns online via Zoom! February’s lecture: “And the winner is! Biology competition in conservation management.”To access the virtual event, visit the event listing at: lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events
CSU Master Gardeners WED 2/10: 12:30-2PMCSU Master Gardeners series continues in 2021. Registration required. Tree & Shrub Pruning with Amy Lentz. To register and access the virtual event, visit the event listing at: lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events
ADULT Services & Events
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book ClubSAT 2/13 1-2PMTUE 2/16: & 7-8PMLove phenomenal fantasy, dystopian futures, and everything in-between? So do we! Join us to discuss. February’s title: The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett. To access the virtual event, visit the event listing at: lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events
ShortReadsTUE 2/23: 7-8PMA new and engaging virtual discussion group for short stories, essays, and articles. February’s Article: “Recitatif” by Toni Morrison.Access the articles and discussion on Zoom, visit the event listing at: lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events
CHILDREN’S Elementary & Early Literacy
STORYTIMESEcosystem ExplorersFRI 2/12: 4-5PMWant to chat with a real-life ranger?Tune in live on Zoom to learn about our mountains in this fun family event. Meeting ID: 878 9904 7445Password: 393364
Loteria MexicanaTHU 2/25: 6-7PM¡Diviértase y juegue a la Lotería Mexicana con toda la familia y gane premios! El evento será gratis y principalmente en español. Para registrarse y obtener instrucciones de cómo recoger la tabla y fichas para usted y cada miembro de su familia que participará en este evento, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]
Join us virtually for Loteria Mexicana, a traditional game similar to Bingo that the whole family can play. The event will be free and mostly in Spanish.To register, email [email protected].
ACTIVITIES & EVENTSBaby & FamilyMONDAYSBooks, songs, singalongs and fingerplays for babies and kids.
Bilingual (Bilingüe) 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYSMúsica, juego con los dedos, y cuentos en español.
Wonderful World2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS Online videos and activities on a range of different subjects and guest speakers.
Bedtime StoriesFRIDAY EVENINGSSilly stories to end the week.
All storytimes and virtual events premiere at the scheduled date on Facebook and YouTube, and
can be viewed at any time. LIKE, FOLLOW, & SUBSCRIBE
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Kids’ Craft KitsAVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1ST
Pick up your kids’ craft supply kit from the library (while supplies last), watch the craft tutorial video on Facebook or Youtube, and have fun!
Kids 365 Learning ProgramMONTHLY ACTIVITY LOGLearning and reading activities for kids! If they complete it, they can redeem it for a prize at the beginning of the next month. Print logs available in person or download online! Visit the children’s page.
Author Visit & Discussion with Michael TwittyTUE 2/16: 7-8PMBuzzwords: Special Edition discussion of Cooking Gene by Michael Twitty, precursor to event.WED 2/24: 7-8PMBest-selling author of Cooking Gene Michael Twitty will be presenting live via Zoom to discuss his book and the role Souther cuisine played in his family’s history. Registration required; visit the event listing at:lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
TEENS 11-17 or attending 6th-12th grade
KidsPak Food BagsPICK UP IN LIBRARY GALLERIAKidsPaks are bags of food with 5 meals inside, distribute by the Loveland Rotary Club. Thompson School District students and their families can take one bag per student per week. Visit the Teen Hangout for more information.
VIST & CONNECT WITH USIN THE TEEN HANGOUTThe Teen Hangout is fully open for you with iPads, computers, seating, and to-go snacks.We can help you with homework, download an item, get a library card, or offer book/tv/movie recommendations. Can’t come in? Call (970)-962-2548 or chat with us online.
SERVICES, OPPORTUNITIES, & TO-GOMonthly Activity BagAVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1ST
Visit the Teen Hangout to receive an activity bag featuring robots, crafts, experiments, and more!
Need Volunteer Hours?VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIESCome pick up a to-go volunteering kit, complete the activity, and return the items & receive volunteer credit!
Teen Advisory BoardMON 2/22: 4:30-5:30PMJoin TAB! Help plan fun teen events, develop the young adult collection, and create a welcoming, safe environment to connect with other teens. Contact us for more info.
Personalized Book ListSUBMIT AN ONLINE REQUESTLibrarians will create a book list for you!www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org/teens
TECHNOLOGY & Digital Literacy
Search Engine OptimizationWED 2/10: 3PM & WED 4/7: 3PMFor small business! Learn to create web traffic, keywords, and optimize websites for search engines.Social Media for BeginnersWED 3/17: 10AMWhich social media is right for you? Learn how to make accounts and posts to communicate with friends.Social Media for BusinessWED 2/17: 3PM & WED 4/14: 3PMLearn social media and digital marketing tools for your small business or website.Word 101MON 2/22: 3PM & TUE 4/20: 3PMLearn how to create MS Word documents, including navigation, formatting, using text and more.Word 201THU 2/25: 3PM & THU 4/22: 3PMFurther your document-making capabilities: formatting, lists, margins, styles, inserts, and more.
FREE VIRTUAL COMPUTER CLASSESExcel 101THU 2/11: 3PM & TUE 3/9: 10AMLearn to navigate Microsoft Excel, create worksheets, enter data, utilize cells, and use formulas.Excel 201TUE 2/16: 3PM & THU 3/11:10AMGain additional skills with Excel spreadsheets: cell references, formulas, functions, and more.Facebook: Getting StartedWED 3/10: 10AMCreate a Facebook account, set privacy settings, and learn how to post photos and updates.Google Hangouts, Duo, MeetTUE 2/9: 3PM & THU 4/8: 3PMLearn how to use Hangouts, Duo, and Meet, the free video meeting and chat softwares from Google.Google Apps 101THU 2/4: 3PM & MON 4/5: 3PMLearn how get a Google account, use efficiency tools in Gmail, manage your calendar, and more.Google Apps 201 MON 2/8: 3PM & THU 4/8: 3PMBegin creating documents, presendations, and spreadsheets with free, browser-based apps
Wordpress 101TUE 2/2: 3PM & TUE 3/16: 3PMCreate and design a FREE website using Wordpress! Great for beginners, students, and business.Wordpress 201TUE 2/23: 3PM & TUE 3/23: 3PMDo more with Wordpress websites, plugins, posts, photos, and themes! Take Wordpress 101 first.
REGISTER NOW!By phone: (970) 962-2599
lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events
NEED A DEVICE TO LEARN?Windows 10 laptops with
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Zoom now available
to checkout from the Library. Chromebooks available for long term e-Learning! For more info,
call (970) 962-2720 or email [email protected]
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of the City of Loveland to provide equal services, programs and activities without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, disability, or age and without regard to the exercise of rights guaranteed by state or federal law. It is the policy of the City of Loveland to provide language access services at
no charge to populations of persons with limited English proficiency (LEP) and persons with a disability who are served by the City. For more information on
non-discrimination or for translation assistance, please contact the City’s Title VI Coordinator at [email protected] or 970-962-2372.
The City will make reasonable accommodations for citizens in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For more information on ADA or
accommodations, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at [email protected] or 970-962-3319. Title VI and ADA Grievance
Policy and Procedures can be located at: www.cityofloveland.org.
NOTIFICACIÓN EN CONTRA D E LA DISCRIMINACIÓNLa política de la Ciudad de Loveland es proveer servicios, programas y actividades
iguales sin importar la raza, color, origen nacional, credo, religión, sexo, discapacidad, o edad y sin importar el uso de los derechos garantizados por la ley estatal o federal. La política de la Ciudad de Loveland es proveer servicios gratis de acceso de lenguaje a la población de personas con dominio limitado del inglés (LEP,
por sus iniciales en inglés) y a las personas con discapacidades quienes reciben servicios de la ciudad.
Si desea recibir más información en contra de la discriminación o si desea ayuda detraducción, por favor comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título VI de la Ciudad
en [email protected] o al 970-962-2372. La Ciudad hará acomodaciones razona- bles para los ciudadanos de acuerdo con la Ley de Americanos con Disca
pacidades (ADA, por sus iniciales en inglés). Si desea más información acerca de la ADA o acerca de las acomodaciones, por favor comuníquese con el Coordinador de
ADA de la Ciudad en [email protected] o al 970-962-3319.
The Friends of the Loveland Public Library generously support many of the programs and events offered at no cost at the Library. Community members, patrons, and visitors alike
directly benefit from the generosity of the Friends! Donations and membership dues go toward a range of programs, services, and materials that otherwise would not be available, such as:
SUPPORT THE LIBRARY BY BECOMING A FRIEND!
READINGPROGRAMS
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EVENTS &PRESENTATIONS
THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY CHAPTER TWO BOOK STORE AND CHAPTER TWO ONLINE ARE RE-OPENING MONDAY
FEBRUARY 1ST!
CHAPTER TWObook store
Help the Friends support the Library visiting the Chapter Two Book Store
inside the Library Galleria or browsing through the Chapter Two Online book store! New titles available weekly. All
proceeds directly benefit Library services and events.
friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org/online-bookstore