LIBRARIES

LIBRARY CLOSURES

Dec 5-15: Irving Street Closure Dec 24-25: Christmas Eve/Day Dec 31-Jan 1: New Year’s Eve/Day Apr 9: Easter Apr 14: Staff Training

REC & READ

BOOK KIOSKS

WORK OUT + GET A BOOK

Now available at City Park Fitness Center, West View Recreation Center, and The MAC.

• Books for all ages • Scan library card to make selection • Return to all three locations How to Get a Library Card

To receive a free library card, bring a government or school issued photo ID and proof of your current Colorado address to either library location. Children 15 years and younger need a parent/guardian signature. Can’t make it to the library? Apply online for a 120-day temporary card that can be used to access online resources and check out from library kiosks only.

Computer, Internet, and Technology

Free Computer Access

Online reservations can be booked up to three days in advance. You can also drop-in, or call to reserve a spot: College Hill: 303-658-2604 | Irving Street: 303-658-2303.

Printing

Print up to 25 pages a day free of charge. You can also send a print job from home to the library printers through the remote printing portal. Visit the Library website for more details.

Wi-Fi & Mobile Hot Spots

Wi-Fi is free at both locations or check out a mobile hotspot and get free unlimited Wi-Fi access using the T-Mobile network anywhere in the United States. Use it at home or take it on vacation!

GoCharge Phone & Device Charging Lockers

Use our free charging lockers at College Hill and Irving Street to securely charge your phone or tablet while you visit the library. Safely store your device for charging with a personalized PIN. Each locker contains three types of charging cords for popular devices.

VIRTUAL WPL @ HOME

Visit the WPL @ Home section on the library website to find more information about research and learning resources, ebooks, and virtual program registration and access. Registration required for all virtual programs except Mindfulness Tuesdays.

Virtual RPG Club

Experience a rotating assortment of table-top role-playing games online! We utilize virtual table tops for maps and dice-rolling, Discord for communication, and various online resources for character building and game rulings. Both new and veteran players are always welcome and no registration is required. AGES: 16+ 1st & 3rd Sundays 12-4 p.m. Virtual

Genealogy on Zoom

Join professional genealogist Carol Cooke Darrow for virtual classes on how to research your ancestral history using various historical records. AGES: 18+ Sa Feb 4 1:30-3:30 p.m. Virtual Sa Apr 1 1:30-3:30 p.m. Virtual

Mindfulness Tuesdays

Mindfulness practitioner leads a short-guided session. No previous meditation experience required. See website for call in instructions and more information. T 12-12:30 p.m. Call-in

Thank you to the Friends of the Westminster Public Library for sponsoring our programs

Spanish Conversation Club

Develop your Spanish, acquire confidence, and make new friends in a relaxed, informal setting held every Wednesday. Themes and games are used to encourage conversation. AGES: 18+ W 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual

Noon Book Club

Read the selected book and be prepared to join us for a lively discussion. Register separately for each meeting. AGES: 18+ 1st Wednesdays 12-1 p.m. Virtual

Download, Research, and Stream

Visit the library website, click/tap WPL@Home, and select Digital Media to find more about these resources.

OVERDRIVE/LIBBY: Access ebooks and audiobooks from our Front Range Downloadable Library online using the web browser on your computer, or on mobile devices with the Libby app. HOOPLA: Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! Titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. FLIPSTER: Read a popular collection of digital magazines, including Consumer Reports, using the web browser on your computer or the Flipster app. ANCESTRY: Billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more for genealogy research. Please come to one of our library locations to use this resource. MYHERITAGE: Birth, death and marriage records from 48 countries, the complete U.S. and U.K. censuses, immigration, military and tombstone records and more than 2 billion family tree profiles. COLORADO HISTORIC NEWSPAPERS: Digitized pages from more than 220 newspapers published in Colorado from 1859-1923.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING

Magnificent Mugs

Make and take home a magnificent mug designed and decorated by YOU! Test out your new mug at home with a choice of ready-made mug cake or hot chocolate. Materials provided. AGES: 9-11 M Jan 16 2-3 p.m. CH L107

Stuffed Animal Pajamarama

When the lights go out and the doors are locked, wild things happen at the library—for your teddy bear or other stuffed friend that is! Drop off your fuzzy pal on Friday, January 27, then come back for a special storytime together on Saturday. You’ll get to see some of the fun times from the Pajamarama the night before. AGES: Birth-7 Sa Jan 28 2-3 p.m. IR

T-Rex Tea Party

You are cordially invited to sip and chomp at a T-Rex Tea Party. Whether you’re into dinosaurs, tea parties, or both, you’ll love the games, crafts, snacks, and stories. AGES: 5-8

W Feb 8 4-5 p.m. IR

Sweet Science

Have a sweet time exploring the scientific process with sugary science! Investigate one or more activities at your own pace at this drop-in style event. Each fun activity is designed for hands-on discovery the whole family will love. AGES: 8-12 Sa Feb 11 2-3 p.m. IR

Comics Bootcamp: 4-Panel Comic Strips

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make your own 4-panel comic strip, this is the workshop for you! Participants are guided through the basics of visual storytelling and composition. No prior art experience required. AGES: 10+ Sa Feb 18 2-4 p.m. IR

Tutu Tea Party

Sip tea with your little ones while enjoying a craft and storytime presented by dancers from the Colorado Ballet. AGES: 5-8 Sa Feb 25 2-3:30 p.m. CH L211

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Library to Go

We are popping up all over Westminster in our new Library to Go van! Watch for library staff at parks, recreation centers, and other community sites near you. What’s on board? Laptops and tablets to use onsite, a variety of items to check out, supplies for storytime, and other activities. Make sure to stop and visit when you see us!

STEM and Stems

Wish you could create a bedroom jungle teeming with gorgeous plants? Find out the cheap and easy way to grow houseplants from other plants. You’ll not only get to take home a plant cutting of your own, but learn how different root systems work so that plants can grow and spread. AGES: 9-13 W Mar 1 4-5 p.m. IR

Mini Magical Creature Houses

Give your garden Gnome a new home, make a garden for your Mandrake, or even set a trap to catch a Pesky Pixie! Decorate a garden pot for your favorite fairytale creature to live. Materials provided. AGES: 9-11 Su Mar 19 2-3 p.m. CH L107

Dragon Egg Hunt

Help save the dragon eggs! They have been hidden in the library by an evil wizard and only you can figure out clues to rescue them. AGES: 10-13 Sa Apr 1 2-3 p.m. CH

Fairy Garden Workshop

We’ll bring the supplies, you bring the magic! Create your own fairy garden using succulents and whimsical garden decorations. Learn what makes terrariums thrive, including tips on planting, care and maintenance, so you can bring a tiny, magical bit of nature indoors. AGES: 9-13 W Apr 19 4-5 p.m. IR

Paws to Read

What are furry, have four legs, and love to listen to kids read? Therapy dogs! Reading together with therapy dogs helps kids gain confidence. Bring your own book or choose one at the library. Sign up for a 15-minute session when you arrive. AGES: 5-12 Mondays 4-6 p.m. CH L104 Saturdays 2-3 p.m. IR

Crazy 8s Math Club

Math gone wild! This eight-session club turns math into a fun and crazy learning adventure. Register online in your child’s name. Participants are expected to attend all eight sessions. GRADES: 3-5 Mondays 4-5 p.m. IR

Crafternoons

Unleash your inner artist at this weekly drop-in event. Be creative, have fun, and know you might get messy. AGES: 5-8

Wednesdays 3-4:30 p.m. CH L104

LEGO® Club

We’ve got the bricks; you bring the creativity to this drop-in program! No personal LEGO® sets allowed. New theme each month. AGES: 5-8 1st Saturdays 2-4 p.m. CH L104 1st Sundays 2-4 p.m. IR

Library Makers

Make, learn, explore, and share unique projects! Participants gain STEM-related knowledge, and get to take home any projects they make. AGES: 6-8 2nd Sundays 2-3 p.m. CH L104

TEEN PROGRAMMING

Paint by Numbers: Watercolor

Join us for a relaxing afternoon creating art that you will love to display! Snacks and refreshments provided. AGES: 12-18 Sa Jan 28 2-4 p.m. CH L167

History of Henna with Hummingbird Henna

Learn about the history and cultural importance of Henna. If you have ideas about what you’d like to draw on yourself, bring them in! Everyone gets one free design drawn on them by Anita of Hummingbird Henna. Register online. AGES: 12-18 Sa Feb 11 2-4 p.m. CH L167

Find Your Summer Job!

Make finding a summer job easy. Get advice about searching for jobs, answering interview questions, and creating a resume. You can complete online applications using library laptops (as time and space allows). AGES: 12-18 Sa Mar 4 1:30-3 p.m. IR

Cupcake Wars!

Prove your cupcake dominance. Prizes for the best bookthemed designs, and delicious treats for all. Plain cupcakes, icings, and other supplies provided. Register online. AGES: 12-18 Sa Apr 15 1:30-3 p.m. IR

SAT Prep with The Princeton Review

Get one-on-one help to strategize, take the FREE full length online practice SAT exam, and review with The Princeton Review experts practice exam results.

SAT Strategy Session

Sa Apr 8 2-4 p.m. Virtual

SAT Practice Test

Sa Apr 15 2-5 p.m. Virtual

SAT Scores Back Session

Sa Apr 22 2-4 p.m. Virtual

Teen Advisory Board

Create programs, meet new people, and discuss ideas about what you want to see in the teen space at Westminster Public Library. Earn volunteer credits and experience for college applications or resumes. Please complete a City volunteer application if you’re interested in becoming a member of the Teen Advisory Board. AGES: 12-18 1st Tuesdays 6-7:30 p.m. CH L167

Teen Writing Group

Get writing! Learn new tricks, share stories, listen to friends, and hang out with other aspiring wordsmiths. No experience required. AGES: 12-18 2nd Tuesdays 4-5 p.m. IR

Video Game Fun Time Hour

Explore new worlds! Oculus headsets, Mario Kart, and whatever else we can get our hands on: this is a time for you to hang with friends and enjoy free-play on the library’s gaming and tech equipment. AGES: 12-18 3rd Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. IR

Teen Dungeons & Dragon Club

Join the adventure and learn about Dungeons & Dragons! Resources are provided during games and players can join our Discord account to communicate with each other outside of sessions. Both new and veteran players are always welcome and no registration is required. AGES: 12-18 2nd & 4th Sundays 1-4 p.m. IR

ADULT PROGRAMMING

Winter Sowing

Grab your milk jugs and sow some oats at the library! Learn a fun and inexpensive way to upcycle milk jugs into mini greenhouses and jump start your planting season. AGES: 18+ Sa Jan 14 1:30-4 p.m. IR

Saturday Slither with Betty and Friends

What is that huge snake and will it hurt me? Betty the Bullsnake is bringing Anne, a Standley Lake Park Naturalist, to share her knowledge, dispel myths, and help you better understand our local reptile friends. AGES: 18+ Sa Jan 21 2-4 p.m. CH L107 Drop-In Tech Help Need help using a computer, app, or device? Learn basic and advanced techniques. Computers available or bring your own device. Job hunt help available at Irving Street sessions. Tuesdays 5:30-7 p.m. IR 1st & 3rd Mondays 10-11:30 a.m. CH

FREE No registration required. No session January 16.

Westy Prepared Series

Preparedness is a shared responsibility of the City and its residents. This program introduces participants to all community hazards, as well as mitigation and preparedness efforts to create a more resilient community. AGES: 18+

Flood Awareness

Sa Feb 11 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Drought Awareness

Sa Apr 8 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. IR

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What Do I Read Next?

Climb out of your reading, listening, and viewing doldrums with a lively book talk of recommendations by library staff. Meet other community members who share your love of reading. AGES: 18+ W Apr 5 1-2:30 p.m. CH L200

Bald Eagle Discovery

Has the Standley Lake webcam gotten you hooked on the bald eagle saga? Expand your understanding of these majestic birds and others that nest at Standley Lake with Anne, the park’s Naturalist. Weather permitting, we will take a walk to College Pond in the Big Dry Creek open space. AGES: 18+ Sa Apr 8 2-4 p.m. CH L107

Human Library

Open up your world with a trip to the Human Library. Instead of books, readers “check out” and engage with real people from a wide variety of social groups, backgrounds, and points of view. The Human Library experience allows you to examine and expand your understanding of what makes us all different and what we all have in common. AGES: 18+ W Mar 8 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FRCC Rotunda

Seed and Plant Swap

Swap ‘em if you got them; and come even if you don’t! Join us for the annual seed and plant swap. Bring your extra seeds, healthy plants, and cuttings to share freely with the community. AGES: 18+ Sa Apr 22 1:30-4 p.m. IR

Evening Book Club

Want to be in a book club where you actually talk about the book? Meet new friends and expand your reading with hot new titles and old favorites you might have missed! Reading list available on the library website. AGES: 18+ 2nd Mondays 6-7:30 p.m. CH L167

Brews & Qs

Join us at Kokopelli Beer Company to test your knowledge on a wide range of topics and win prizes! AGES: 21+ 2nd Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m. Kokopelli Beer Company (8931 N Harlan St, Westminster, CO 80031)

College Hill Community Hour

Get in the loop with what’s happening in Westminster! Chat with your neighbors and enjoy some treats while finding out what’s going on around you. 3rd Thursdays 2-3 p.m. CH

Great Decisions

This program series invites participants to discuss current global issues using expert policy briefings. The discussion group meets once a week for 10 weeks, beginning January 27. For more information, and to order the required Briefing Book (approx. $35), please contact the group facilitator at jkat525@aol.com. AGES: 18+ Fridays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CH L211

Citizenship Class

Get help with Citizenship questions, information about the process, and practice for the Citizenship interview. Free study materials available to take home. Saturdays 3-4:30 p.m. IR

Speak English

Free conversation group to help you learn and speak English more confidently. New and continuing participants welcome. Call 303-658-2313 for more information. Sundays 1-2:30 p.m. IR

Fiber Friends

Tired of doing your fiber projects at home alone? Enjoy the company of other fiber artists as you create works of knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, and more. There will be a demonstration each month of a fiber technique you may want to learn. Children welcome with supervision. AGES: 9+ 2nd Sundays 1:30-3:30 p.m. CH L107

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April 29 & 30 April 29 & 30 College Hill, 1-5 p.m. College Hill, 1-5 p.m.