Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Books this week

Today Monday, September 28 4 events

evening

  • Teen Anime & Manga Club

    Teens discuss favorite manga and fandoms, do crafts and activities, and socialize.

    ArtsCentennial Park Library, GreeleyFreeFor kids and teensuntil 7 p.m.

  • 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.

  • Riverside Readers

    A book club welcomes readers hoping to read more, meet people or broaden their perspectives, with online attendance available.

    BooksRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor adultsuntil 7:30 p.m.

  • There Will Be Gore

    A horror mystery movie screening offers concessions alongside the film.

    FilmThe Lyric, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 11 p.m.

Tomorrow Tuesday, September 29 5 events

morning

  • English Class

    BooksCarbon Valley Regional Library, FirestoneFreeFor teens and adultsuntil 11 a.m.

  • LINC Twinkle Babies

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies features age-appropriate actions, songs and books that support early literacy.

    BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 10:30 a.m.

  • 85th Anniversary Bookmobile Tour- Riverside

    A bookmobile visit celebrates 85 years of library service in Weld County.

    BooksRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor familiesuntil noon

evening

  • The Skeleton Key Horror Book Club

    Horror readers, from newcomers to seasoned fans, discuss horror literature and this month’s pick, I Am Legend.

    BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 6:30 p.m.

  • Illustrated Reads: A Graphic Novel Book Club

    A book club for high school students and adults discusses graphic novels, manga and illustrated books, including Emily Carroll’s fairy-tale collection Through the Woods.

    BooksCouncil Tree Library, Fort CollinsFreeFor teens and adultsuntil 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday September 30 3 events

afternoon

evening

  • Big Chicas Don't Cry… They Read

    A book discussion of Big Chicas Don’t Cry explores culture, community and joy over pan y chocolate, with the author joining virtually.

    BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 7 p.m.

  • Poetry Muse

    ArtsFarr Regional Library, GreeleyFreeuntil 7:45 p.m.

Thursday October 1 6 events

morning

  • LINC Music & Movement

    Preschoolers and caregivers move together through an active storytime with stories and music that support motor skills and early literacy.

    BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.

  • LINC Tales for Tots

    Toddlers and caregivers enjoy stories, songs and activities that support early literacy, then take home a craft.

    BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11:30 a.m.

afternoon

  • Poetry Is For Everyone

    A poetry workshop explores how narration, vivid imagery and prose-like language can shape poems into stories.

    BooksErie Community LibraryFreeFor kids and teensuntil 6 p.m.

evening

  • Modern Romantics Book Club

    Romance readers discuss a monthly book pick and share recommendations with the group.

    BooksCarbon Valley Regional Library, FirestoneFreeFor adultsuntil 7 p.m.

  • Young at Heart Book Club

    Readers of young adult literature and graphic novels discuss books ranging from fiction to nonfiction.

    BooksRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor teensuntil 7 p.m.

Friday October 2 5 events

All day

morning

  • LINC Twinkle Babies

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies features age-appropriate actions, songs and books that support early literacy.

    BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor babies and toddlersuntil 10:30 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.

afternoon

  • A Matter of Balance Series - 60+ yrs.

    A series helps older adults reduce fear of falling, increase activity, and build strength and confidence through practical strategies.

    BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor adultsuntil 3 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.

Saturday October 3 3 events

morning

  • LINC Family Storytime

    A family storytime for preschoolers and their caregivers uses songs, books and activities to build early literacy and a love of reading.

    BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kidsuntil 11:30 a.m.

afternoon

  • 85th Anniversary Bookmobile Tour- LINC

    A bookmobile visit celebrates Weld County's bookmobile service at a local library.

    BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor familiesuntil 4:30 p.m.

  • Riverside Fall Festival ft. Lid Dixon AT RIVERSIDE COLORADO

    A fall festival features pumpkin painting, seasonal drinks, a scavenger hunt, live music by Lid Dixon, a community bake-off, ghost stories and an outdoor Beetlejuice screening.

    MusicRiverside Colorado, BellvueGA - $13For familiesuntil 8 p.m.

Sunday October 4 3 events

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.

  • Silent Reading Hour

    A quiet group reading session lets people bring a book or choose one from the shelves, with no discussion or expectation to socialize.

    BooksCarbon Valley Regional Library, FirestoneFreeFor adultsuntil 4 p.m.

evening

  • Ghostbusters in Concert

    The original Ghostbusters film plays on a large screen with its score performed live by an orchestra, alongside a costume contest and spooky special guests.

    MusicThe Lincoln Center, Fort Collins$35–$73+For families

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 2 open

to Sep 29

  • Spice of the Month Take & Make: Nigella Seeds

    A take-and-make kit pairs nigella seeds with recipes, cultural background and recommended reading on the spice’s culinary traditions.

    BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor families and adults

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.

Listings come from the calendars of the area's visitor bureaus, libraries, colleges, towns, venues and Rocky Mountain National Park. Times and prices are theirs; check with the organizer before you go.