Classes this week, free
Today Monday, September 28 2 events
afternoon
Makerspace Open Studio
A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.
ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 7 p.m.
evening
Trivia Night!
Trivia teams answer questions on general knowledge and weekly themes, plus photo and audio rounds, competing for prizes.
ArtsOdell Brewing Company, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 8 p.m.
Tomorrow Tuesday, September 29 11 events
morning
English Class
BooksCarbon Valley Regional Library, FirestoneFreeFor teens and adultsuntil 11 a.m.
Ranger Ready
A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.
OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.
High Country Tales
A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.
OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 11:30 a.m.
afternoon
Hospice and Palliative Care 101
A session covers hospice and palliative care eligibility, what to expect from services, common myths, and how they support people navigating serious illness.
ClassesOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 4 p.m.
Makerspace Open Studio
A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.
ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 7 p.m.
Lego Explorers
ClassesSeverance LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 4:15 p.m.
LINC Woodshop Certification Training
Participants learn woodshop safety and tool operation while starting to make a wooden mallet.
ClassesLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor teens and adultsuntil 7 p.m.
evening
Writing Workshop for Adults
Writers of all levels and formats practice different kinds of writing, build skills through exercises and explore craft in a monthly workshop.
ClassesCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 7:30 p.m.
Citizenship Class: Advanced Evening
A class for adults preparing for the naturalization interview, with lessons on library resources.
ClassesOutreach/Mobile Services, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 8 p.m.
Gulo Gulo Poetry Collective Workshops
Poets take part in rotating workshops featuring writing prompts, peer critiques, featured-writer sessions, open mic, editing and performance.
ArtsWolverine Farm Publick House, Fort CollinsFree
Africa Lecture Series: Dr. Steve Leisz on Food Systems, Agriculture, and Farming in Senegal, The Gambia, and Madagascar
Dr. Steve Leisz discusses his work on food systems and farming in Senegal, The Gambia and Madagascar.
ArtsOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 7 p.m.
Wednesday September 30 6 events
morning
Ranger Ready
A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.
OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.
afternoon
Shadowbox Creation
Makers learn to design and cut with Cricut Design Space, then assemble a layered paper shadowbox.
ArtsErie Community LibraryFreeFor familiesuntil 2 p.m.
Outreach Fort Collins
ClassesOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 2 p.m.
Makerspace Open Studio
A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.
ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 7 p.m.
High Country Tales
A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.
OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 3:30 p.m.
evening
EMS Panel: What Happens When You Call 911?
Emergency professionals explain what happens after a 911 call, who responds, ambulance destination options and emergency transportation, and answer participants’ questions.
ClassesHarmony Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor teens and adultsuntil 7:30 p.m.
Thursday October 1 18 events
morning
Citizenship Class: Advanced Morning
A class for adult students preparing for the naturalization interview, with guidance on library resources.
ClassesOutreach/Mobile Services, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 10:30 a.m.
Citizenship Class: Beginning Morning
A class for adult students preparing for the naturalization interview, with guidance on library resources.
ClassesOutreach/Mobile Services, Weld CountyFreeFor adultsuntil 10:30 a.m.
Career Readiness for Adults
A class covers online job searching and resume polishing, with individual computer support available afterward.
ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor adultsuntil noon
Makerspace Open Studio
A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.
ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 2 p.m.
Ranger Ready
A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.
OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.
Citizenship Class: Advanced Midday
Adult students prepare for the naturalization interview and learn about library resources in a class offered with the Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado.
ClassesOutreach/Mobile Services, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 1 p.m.
Free Tech Help
Get help making sense of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices.
ClassesLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 1 p.m.
afternoon
Kevin Cook-Soft Shell, Great Length, and a Missing Toe
A story brings together a vanishing catfish, a geographically famous frog, a soft-shell turtle, a three-toed bird and the origin of “skinny as a rail.”
ClassesFarr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 2 p.m.
Write Effective Resumes
A workshop covers resume-building practices to help job seekers show employers they can do the job.
ClassesLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor familiesuntil 4 p.m.
High Country Tales
A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.
OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 3:30 p.m.
Young Scientists
ClassesWindsor LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 4:15 p.m.
Become a Runway Rebel: Design, Sew and Upcycle
A fashion program teaches design and sewing as students upcycle old clothes into a collection for a runway show.
ArtsLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor kids and teensuntil 6:30 p.m.
BYOD - Bring Your Own Device Drop in Tech Help
Library staff offer one-on-one help with personal devices and technology questions.
ClassesCouncil Tree Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 4:30 p.m.
Code Club
Young participants of all skill levels explore beginner-friendly coding tools and take on hands-on challenges.
ClassesErie Community LibraryFreeFor kidsuntil 5:30 p.m.
Youth Biz Academy for Young Entrepreneurs
Young people build business teams, practice financial calculations and learn business development and job-readiness skills through a hands-on entrepreneurship program.
ClassesLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor kids and teensuntil 6 p.m.
evening
Careers with NoCo Nautilus Youth Group
LGBTQIA+ teens and allies meet in a supportive youth group, with a session on careers, resumes, cover letters and job skills.
ArtsOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor kids and teensuntil 7:30 p.m.
Citizenship Class: Advanced Evening
A class for adults preparing for the naturalization interview, with lessons on library resources.
ClassesOutreach/Mobile Services, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 8 p.m.
Citizenship Class: Beginning Evening
An adult class prepares students for the naturalization interview and teaches them about library resources.
ClassesOutreach/Mobile Services, Weld CountyFreeFor adultsuntil 8 p.m.
Friday October 2 8 events
morning
Makerspace Open Studio
A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.
ClassesFort Lupton Public & School Library - Public BranchFreeFor familiesuntil 2 p.m.
Ranger Ready
A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.
OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.
LINC Mini-Makers STEAM Storytime
Preschoolers and caregivers explore age-appropriate STEAM concepts through stories and hands-on activities.
BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor preschoolers and kidsuntil 11:45 a.m.
High Country Tales
A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.
OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 11:30 a.m.
afternoon
Outreach Fort Collins
ClassesOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor adultsuntil 2 p.m.
English Conversation Hour @ Riverside
English learners of all skill levels practice speaking and listening through facilitated activities and conversation.
BooksRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor adultsuntil 3 p.m.
Beyond the Classroom: Manufacturing Challenge
ArtsCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor kidsuntil 4 p.m.
Face Painting Friday
A face-painting session offers the chance to paint your own face, someone else's, or have yours painted.
ArtsKersey LibraryFreeFor kids and teensuntil 4:30 p.m.
Saturday October 3 7 events
morning
Elk Fest
A festival celebrating elk features wildlife exhibits, Native American music and storytelling, craft vendors, live entertainment, a bugling contest and educational seminars.
FestivalsBond Park, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
Make & Mend
A textile open studio for mending, upcycling and other fabric projects helps participants build skills to maintain their own clothes and accessories.
ArtsAvenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 3 p.m.
Ranger Ready
A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.
OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.
Northern Colorado Pride 2026
A Pride festival features local entertainment, food trucks, LGBTQ+ history exhibits, vendors, a kids' area and community-building activities.
FestivalsFort Collins Senior CenterFreeFor familiesuntil 5 p.m.
Peeping Chicks
Families can learn about chickens and hatching, visit chicks and incubating eggs, and make or take home a chick craft.
ClassesCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor preschoolers, kids and familiesuntil 12:15 p.m.
afternoon
Riichi Mahjong - Beginner's Saturday
A beginner-focused gathering introduces Japanese mahjong, with teaching and game equipment provided.
ArtsStodgy Brewing, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 5 p.m.
High Country Tales
A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.
OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 3:30 p.m.
Sunday October 4 4 events
morning
Elk Fest
A festival celebrating elk features wildlife exhibits, Native American music and storytelling, craft vendors, live entertainment, a bugling contest and educational seminars.
FestivalsBond Park, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.
Ranger Ready
A park ranger or naturalist shares timely tips for making safe choices during a park visit.
OutdoorsThis program meets in front of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 10:15 a.m.
afternoon
Anti-MFA: A Writing Workshop for the Rest of Us
A poetry-focused workshop brings people together to discuss published work and give feedback on participants’ writing; all genres and nonwriters are welcome.
ArtsWolverine Farm Publick House, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 4 p.m.
High Country Tales
A park ranger shares stories about how people and wildlife interact in the alpine environment.
OutdoorsAlpine Visitor Center, Estes ParkFreeuntil 3:30 p.m.
Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 1 open
to Sep 30
LINC Starfleet Academy
A self-guided Starfleet Academy program sends participants around the library to study alien creatures, decipher Klingon and examine Andorian biology.
ArtsLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor kids, teens, families and adultsdaily at 9 a.m.