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Check It Out: August Library News

City of Louisville, Colorado sent this bulletin at 08/01/2024 07:20 AM MDT

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Artist Reception: Resilient Narratives

Adults, Teens, Children, and Families
Thursday, 8/8 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Library
Open house, no registration required.
Learn more.

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Money Matters: Making Wise Insurance Choices

Virtual Program for Adults
Wednesday, 8/14 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration Required

Understanding AI with data scientist Amy Burkhardt

Library Program for Adults
Saturday, 8/17 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Library Meeting Room
Registration Required

Living Room Conversations - Trust in Elections

Library Program for Adults
Monday, 8/19 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Library Meeting Room
Registration Required

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Dystopian Tales

Feeling reality's a bit too...well, real? These dystopian adventures offer a world with hover cars (or maybe just hover-skateboards) and enough rebellion to keep things interesting.

Need help finding your next read? Our staff have put together lists of ideas for each prompt! Share recommendations for a chance to win a library shirt!

Join the Reading Challenge

Reading Buddies 2Column: Teen reading to young child

Teen Volunteer Opportunity!

Become a Reading Buddy and share your love of reading with a younger student. Gain valuable leadership and mentoring experience while having fun with books and reading-related activities

Apply Now

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Save the Date!

Join us as we celebrate the Louisville Public Library's 100th birthday! Cheers to 100 years of stories, learning, and community.
Sunday, September 15th

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50 Books Graphic: Text reads " Wild About Reading 50 Books In First Grade"

Just for First Graders!

In a year of firsts, the library is here to support your growing reader. Beginning September 1, first graders can sign up for 50 Books in First Grade at the library, or register online. Prizes are awarded for reading 30 books and 50 books.

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Borrow on the go!

Skip the checkout line by using your smartphone to check out materials directly from the stacks. Renewing items? CloudLibrary's mobile checkout has you covered.

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Upcoming Events

First Friday: Italian Games

Friday, August 2 | 6-8 PM |Louisville Historical Museum
The Historical Museum participates in Louisville’s First Friday events each month with engaging themes based in Louisville history and fun interactive content, perfect for all ages.
To go along with City Council proclaiming August Italian Heritage Month, this month's theme is all about Italian games! In collaboration with the Louisville Colorado Society of Italian Americans, come play the world's loudest game, Morra, where all you need is a big voice and your hands, learn about Bocce, or try your hand at dice games that were played in Louisville!

Labor Day Weekend: Senior Dinner

Friday, August 30 | 5 PM | Steinbaugh Pavilion
Celebrate Louisville's Seniors! Join us for a FREE Annual Senior Dinner on Friday, August 30th at 5pm at Steinbaugh Pavilion. Enjoy live music, door prizes, and a delicious chicken dinner with all the trimmings. Open to Louisville residents age 60+. No RSVP required!

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10:15 AM Messy Art
6:00 PM First Friday: Italian Games
6:00 PM Street Faire: Deborah Stafford & The Night Stalkers

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11:00 AM Tales of Tails: Cats!

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10:00 AM Quiet Writing Group

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4:00 PM Read to Rover

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5:30 PM Artist Reception: Resilient Narratives

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6:00 PM Street Faire: Molly Hatchet

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11:00 AM Tales of Tails: Dogs!
3:30 PM Taiko Drum Festival

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10:00 AM Quiet Writing Group

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1:00 PM Ask Eric, The Tech Guru
4:00 PM Read to Rover

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6:00 PM Money Matters: Making Wise Insurance Choices

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10:15 AM Baby Social Hour

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2:00 PM Understanding AI with data scientist Amy Burkhardt

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10:00 AM Quiet Writing Group
6:00 PM Living Room Conversations - Trust in Elections

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1:00 PM Ask Eric, The Tech Guru
4:00 PM Read to Rover

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7:00 PM Kelly Hunt Concert

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10:15 AM Music & Movement

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10:00 AM Quiet Writing Group

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1:00 PM Ask Eric, The Tech Guru
4:00 PM Read to Rover

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Get Your Kids Excited About Learning

Explore age-appropriate topics with Explora Elementary School or keep them entertained with TumbleBooks. Use these and other online services, free with your library card.

Learning & Research

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