The High Plains and Clearview library districts as well as the Loveland Public Library offer a variety of programs and activities for all ages.
Check out this list of some of the events taking place a local libraries for the week of June 24-30.
To see a full list of all the events taking place at libraries in Weld and Larimer counties, go to www.mylibrary.us , www.clearviewlibrary.org or www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org .
Clearview Library
Dungeons and Dragons will take place at noon Saturday in the James Peak room at the library, 720 Third St. The event is open to teens ages 12-18 and will teach them the ins and outs of the popular role-playing game. All skill levels of players are welcome to attend. Registration is required and can be done by going to https://bit.ly/3PjC9LW .
The library is hosting Peddle Palooza: Get Creative with Bike Decorations! at 1 p.m. Saturday at the shelter at Eastman Park, 7025 Eastman Park Drive. All ages are invited to come and decorate their bikes with supplies provided, meet other community members and enjoy an afternoon ride. Cycling Without Age will be in attendance giving seniors and those with mobility concerns trishaw rides. Registration is not required to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3OEJTI4 .
Pick up some reading materials for the entire family when the bookmobile makes a stop at 4:30 p.m. Monday at Windshire Park, 1520 Dartford Drive. All ages are welcome out and see what the bookmobile has to offer.
All ages are invited to come learn about Rescued Friends Animal Sanctuary at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Pikes Peak room at the library, 720 Third St. The nonprofit animal shelter takes in abused, neglected and unwanted farm animals and gives them a forever home. Registration is required to attend the program. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/43EFR7j .
The bookmobile is scheduled to make a stop at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Poudre Heights Park, 1670 Green River Drive. All ages are invited to come and see what the bookmobile has to offer.
The Severance Family STEAM Hour is set for 4 p.m. Thursday on the lawn at Range View Elementary School, 700 Ponderosa Drive, Severance. All ages are welcome to come out and play with the library’s collection of tech toys and participate in STEAM and outdoor activities. Registration is not required to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3CDNOxA .
High Plains Library District
Centennial Park Library is hosting The Human Machine! at 1 .m. Saturday at 2227 23rd Ave., Greeley. The program invites all ages to come work together to solve a problem in the fastest time possible for a chance to earn prizes. Registration is required and can be done by going to https://bit.ly/3NBcsW3 .
Teens are invited to join Stan Yan for Collaborative Comic Strips at 2 p.m. Saturday at the LINC, 501 Eighth Ave., Greeley. Yan will teach attendees how to create comic strips. The group will also work together to make a variety of comics to share with each other and friends. Registration is not required. For more information, contact David at (888) 861-7323.
Registration is open for Friendship Mini Golf at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Kersey Library, 332 Third St. All ages can come and test their mini golf skills against family and friends on a course set up around the library. For more information, or to register, go to https://bit.ly/43ONl7E .
Learn the ins and outs of podcasting by registering for Digital Life: Podcasting 101 at 3:30 p.m. Monday online. The program, open to adults and teens, will teach viewers how to make their own podcasts using free platforms, how to narrow down topics and more. Registration can be done by going to https://bit.ly/44aaJfW .
Shrinky Dinky Fun is set to take place at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., Greeley. Teens can come and create and color their own shrinky dinks to use in making a variety of fun items. For more information, or to register, go to https://bit.ly/441d0tS .
The bookmobile is scheduled to make a stop at 4 p.m. at Cave Creek Homes, 3400 Sagebrush Blvd. in Evans. All ages are welcome to come out and register for a library card, check out materials and visit with bookmobile staff.
Teens can visit with peers while playing games at the LINC’s drop-in gaming at 2 p.m. Tuesday at 501 Eighth Ave. Registration is not required, just show up and have some fun. For more information, call the library at (888) 861-7323.
There’s No “I” in “Ants” will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Riverside Library and Cultural Center, 3700 Golden St., Evans. The program will teach children in grades kindergarten through fifth about the amazing teamwork of ants and other insects. Attendees will also be able to make their own ant puppet to take home. Registration is not required. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3NBYMsP .
The New Adult Book Club is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., Greeley. The group is open to adults ages 18 to 30 and will explore and discuss a variety of different adult fiction books. June’s book selection is “Yolk” by Mary H.K. Choi. Registration is not required to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3NGL4WQ .
Help little ones get the wiggles out by attending Riverside Music and Movement at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Riverside Library and Cultural Center, 3700 Golden St., Evans. Children ages three to five and their caregivers can enjoy music, activities that enhance motor skills and more. Registration is not required to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3NDA7VN .
Lunch and Learn is scheduled for noon Wednesday on Facebook Live. The program will feature CSU Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent Sheila Beckley giving viewers tips and tricks on who to live a healthy lifestyle. Registration is not required to view the program. For more information, contact Sarah at (888) 861-7323.
Adults age 18 and older are invited to come and learn about creative writing as well as practice their own writing skills at Centennial Park Library’s Fiction Writing Workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday at 2227 23rd Ave., Greeley. The group is open to novice and seasoned writers and registration is required. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3Ng8W1S .
Registration is open for Centennial Park Finders Seekers STEAM Storytime at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at 2227 23rd Ave., Greeley. Preschoolers and their caregivers can share books, songs and hands-on learning activities that incorporate STEAM theories. For more information, or to register, go to https://bit.ly/3p5OAAB .
Join the LINC for Really BIG Fun at 2 p.m. Thursday at 501 Eighth Ave., Greeley. The event, open to children of all ages, will feature giant games like Twister, Jenga, Kerplunk and more. Registration is not required to attend. For more information, contact David at (888) 861-7323.
Learn how to properly care for a variety of different house plants by attending Houseplant Care and Propagation at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Riverside Library and Cultural Center, 3700 Golden St., Evans. The class is open to all ages and will discuss the science of growing clippings from mature plants as well as how to keep them healthy. For more information, contact Cassandra at (888) 861-7323.
Intro to Mending Clothes: Darning and Embroidery is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at the Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., Greeley. Teens and adults are invited to register for the class to learn how to extend the life of their clothing, prevent the overflow of landfills and save money through repairing clothing. For more information, or to register, go to https://bit.ly/3qKWaAO .
Children of all ages are invited to attend Toothbrush Bee Robots at 2 p.m. Friday at the Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., Greeley. The program will teach youngsters how bees pollinate our environment and then make their own bees using toothbrushes and a motor. Registration is required and can be done by going to https://bit.ly/46g6C3s .
Loveland Public Library
Families are invited to join Teen Volunteer Malaika Burkholder for Craft Kits for Kids at 10 a.m. Saturday at the library, 300 N. Adams Ave. The program will feature a demonstration of materials that attendees can use to make their own craft kits to take home. The program is open to the first 40 attendees and registration is not required. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/46d2CAO .
All ages are invited to come join NoCo Astro at 11 a.m. Saturday at the library, 300 N. Adams Ave. Attendees will learn about the summer solstice and get a peek at the sun using telescopes. Registration is not required to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/447oDPD .
The Library Field Day is set for 10 a.m. Monday at 300 N. Adams Ave. with relay races, an obstacle course and other games for all ages to enjoy. Attendees should wear shoes they can run in and bring a bottle of water. Registration is not required to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3qXdum9 .
Teens are invited to attend the Teen Hangout Whodunit at 2 p.m. Monday at the library, 300 N. Adams Ave. The program will feature a fun mystery for participants to solve through asking questions, revealing secrets and roleplaying different characters. The program is open to teens ages 11-17 and registration is required to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3PhnIrS .
Baby and Toddler Storytime is set for 11 a.m. .Tuesday on the front lawn of the library, 300 N. Adams Ave. The program is designed for children ages birth to three years and their caregivers and will include books, rhymes, music and more that build early literacy skills. Attendees should bring a blanket or towel to sit on and registration is not required. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3qQBPKG .
Girls Who Code Summer Club is scheduled to meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the iLearn Classroom at the library, 300 N. Adams Ave. The program, open to students in grades six through 12, will teach participants different programming language, data structures, computer concepts and other projects. Registration is not required to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3Jn6F3S .
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class will take place at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Gertrude Scott meeting room at the library, 300 N. Adams Ave. The class will teach attendees 35 tools for avoiding burnout, dealing with stress, strengthening communication and more. Adults age 18 and older are welcome to register for the program. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3JmyjOq .
All Together For Kids is set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the library, 300 N. Adams Ave. The program will feature free parent education classes and resources from Parents As Teachers and House of Neighborly Services for families with children ages birth to five years. Registration is not required to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3PiUTvf .
Kids ages seven to 12 years are invited to attend CoSpaces: VR Creator for Kids at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the iLearn Classroom at the library, 300 N. Adams Ave. The program will teach youngsters how to create a VR and AR world on their computer, tablet or phone using CoSpaces. Registration is required to attend and can be done by going to https://bit.ly/44scCor .
The library is hosting a bilingual storytime at 11 a.m. Thursday on the lawn of the library at 300 N. Adams Ave. Caregivers of children ages birth to five years can share stories, music, plays and more in both English and Spanish. Attendees should bring a blanket or towel to sit on. Registration is not required to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3CEMaMs .
Etsy for Artists and Entrepreneurs will take place at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the iLearn Classroom at the library, located at 300 N. Adams Ave. The class is open to adult age 18 and older and will discuss how to open your own Etsy shop to sell items. Registration is required to attend and can be done by going to https://bit.ly/46hFjG3 .
Swing by the library’s Makerspace Open House from 2-4 p.m. Friday at 300 N. Adams Ave. All ages are invited to come learn about the library’s collection of equipment and different technology they can use in their own creative projects. Registration is not required to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3PiWgdn .
This article was originally published in Greeley Tribune