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Celebrate Easter with the Library & Museum Have some unique and creative Easter fun! Easter Pet Costume Contest Snap a photo of your pet wearing an Easter costume. Beginning March 15, click here to fill out the entry form on the Friends of the Library & Museum website to enter the contest. Entry details will be on the website. Only one pet photo per family. Submissions will be accepted March 15–31 or until 100 entries are received. Winners will be notified by April 3. Jelly Bean & Easter Egg Counting Contest From March 15–31, library and museum patrons will get to guess how many jelly beans and Easter Eggs are in each of two jars—one will be in the children’s room at Bemis Public Library and the other will be at the reception desk at the Littleton Museum. Winners will receive gift certificates to local businesses. ConnectGens Journal The library is offering a unique tool to foster connections between family, friends and community members across all ages. Tell your generational stories through writing, drawings or photographs. By sharing experiences, we find commonalities and discover strengths in others that help us understand the past and appreciate the present. Beginning March 1, click here or call the library at 303-795-3961 to register for your intergenerational ConnectGens Journal and pen set. Then, stop by the library to pick up the journal, pen set and directions sheet at the Information Desk. Offer good while supplies last. Next month, participants may join a live virtual gathering on April 23, 7 p.m. to share favorite experiences and discoveries. Bemis Modified Hours 02/26/2021 1
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Celebrate Easter with the Library & MuseumHave some unique and creative Easter fun!
Easter Pet Costume ContestSnap a photo of your pet wearing anEaster costume. Beginning March 15,click here to fill out the entry form onthe Friends of the Library & Museumwebsite to enter the contest. Entrydetails will be on the website. Only onepet photo per family. Submissions willbe accepted March 15–31 or until100 entries are received. Winners willbe notified by April 3.
Jelly Bean & Easter EggCounting ContestFrom March 15–31, library and museumpatrons will get to guess how many jellybeans and Easter Eggs are in each oftwo jars—one will be in the children’sroom at Bemis Public Library and theother will be at the reception desk at theLittleton Museum. Winners will receivegift certificates to local businesses.
ConnectGens Journal The library is offering a unique tool to fosterconnections between family, friends andcommunity members across all ages. Tellyour generational stories through writing,drawings or photographs. By sharingexperiences, we find commonalities anddiscover strengths in others that help usunderstand the past and appreciate thepresent. Beginning March 1, click here orcall the library at 303-795-3961 to register foryour intergenerational ConnectGens Journaland pen set. Then, stop by the library to pick
up the journal, pen set and directions sheet at the Information Desk. Offer good whilesupplies last. Next month, participants may join a live virtual gathering on April 23,7 p.m. to share favorite experiences and discoveries.
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Mon-Fri, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. / Sat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. / Sun, ClosedOnline Chat Reference service is available Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon.Patrons must wear a mask or face covering while at the library.Building capacity is limited to 50 people. Once capacity has been reached, aone-out-one-in policy will be implemented. Please plan brief visits and prepare towait outside the building or in your car if capacity has been reached.If the building is at capacity, visitors will not be allowed to wait in the lobby. Dressfor the weather in case you cannot immediately enter the library.Computer sessions will be limited to one hour per person per day.Study rooms are available for up to two people for one hour per day.In person classes, programs, story times and technology appointments are notavailable.
Adult Virtual Events
Senior Social Club, Thursdays in March, 9:30–11:30 a.m.Senior Social Club morning conference call chats are held on Thursdays. Join the callfrom a computer, smartphone, regular cell phone or landline: Computers & smartphones: Click here to connect.Cell phones & landlines: Call 1-301-715-8592. Enter Meeting ID 987 926 117 whenprompted.
Virtual Art Workshop withthe Boulder Museum ofContemporary ArtMarch 4, 2 p.m.*Join BMoCA Educator Melinda Laz for a videopresentation and interactive online workshopdiscussing BMoCA's new exhibition, From ThisDay Forward, and create a piece of art inspired by the show. From this Day Forward is a multi-artist exhibition intended to respond to the turmoil of2020, and reflect on the changes we want and need to create in ourselves and ourworld as we move into 2021. *Registration is required. Registered participants will be provided with art supplies tocreate their own project. Click here or call the library at (303) 795-3961 to register.
Board Games @ Your HomeMarch 4 & 18, 5:30–8 p.m. Virtual Board Game Night continues. Join in anytime andplay virtual board games together. Drop in for just a little bitor play the whole night. No registration required, family-friendly and open to all ages.Join through this link.
Hong Kong with Active MindsMarch 15, 2 p.m. Once a British colony, Hong Kong was returned toChina in 1997. Recently, Hong Kong has eruptedinto violent conflict between the Chinesegovernment and protesters objecting to increasedgovernment controls. Join Active Minds to hear thestory of Hong Kong, past, present and future. Computers and smartphones: Click here to connect. Cell phones & Landlines: Call 1-253-215-8782. Enter Meeting ID 817 29892099 # when prompted. Enter Password 538120 # when prompted.
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Virtual Travel Training 102—March 23, 2 p.m. RTD offers a wonderful, cost-effective way to get around the metroarea, but navigating the RTD system takes some skill. In this secondlevel training from DRMAC (Denver Regional Mobility and AccessCouncil), you’ll learn master tricks to maximize the RTD experiencesuch as using the RTD app to plan routes, buy tickets, find discountsand more.Computers and smartphones: Click here to connect.Cell phones & Landlines: Call 1(346)248-7799. Enter Meeting ID819 7171 1362 when prompted. Then enter Passcode 215211.
Writing From the RightSide of Your BrainMarch 25, 2 p.m.*Join performance poet andstoryteller SETH for threeworkshops exploring the fun ofplaying creatively with language.Toss aside your inhibitions, bring asmile and your inner child. Don’tmiss this opportunity to give yourimagination some vigorousexercise. *Registration is required.Beginning Mar. 1, click here or callthe library at 303-795-3961 toregister.
Early Days of RadioMarch 30, 2 p.m.Learn about the long, strangehistory of radio. From the earlydays of radio plays and pureentertainment, to its adoption as anews source, radio has reflectedthe changing landscape of theAmerican mindset throughout the20th century.Computers & smartphones:Click here to connect.Cell phones & Landlines: Call1(301)715-8592. Enter Meeting ID987 6942 7705 when prompted.
Bemis has a book club that's perfect for every reader. Find links to the books anddiscussion sessions for any virtual book club by going to the book club date in theVirtual Events Calendar at bemis.marmot.org or click the links below.
Senior Book Club: March 3, 1–2 p.m.Washington Black by Esi EdugyanFollow these steps to participate:C omputers & smartphones:Click here for the book. – Click here to join the discussion.Cell phones & landlines: Dial 1 (301) 715-8592 and enter Meeting ID 938 69940700 when prompted.
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Fiction Book Club: March 5, 1 p.m.In West Mills by De’Shawn Charles WinslowClick here for the book. – Click here to join the discussion.
Nonfiction Book Club: March 17, 1 p.m.How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas CahillClick here for the book. – Click here to join the discussion.
March Technology Programs
Virtual One-on-One Tech Help, Various Dates & Times*Sign up for a virtual individualized tech appointment with a librarian. Get help withanything from accessing eBooks and digital resources, assistance with internetconnectivity, video chatting and more.*Registration is required. Go to the Virtual Events Calendar at bemis.marmot.org formore information and to register.
Job Hunting: How toMake a Resume andSearch with IndeedMarch 10, 3–4 p.m.Maintaining a current resume andjob hunting can be a chore. Luckily,there are free tools to make theprocess easier. Learn how to set upan account, create a resume andsearch for jobs using Indeed.Click here to register.Prerequisites: computer withinternet and familiarity with aninternet browser.
Creativebug: Free,On-demand Art andCraft Classes March 24, 3–4 p.m.Learn to sew, knit, crochet, paintand more on Creativebug. Thisclass will demonstrate how to log inand navigate the Creativebug web-site so you can embark on yourown creative endeavors.Click here to register.Prerequisites: computer withinternet, familiarity with an internetbrowser and your library card.
Teen Online Events
Teen Talk TuesdayTuesdays in March, 4–5:30 p.m.*Hang out in our weekly Zoom meeting to get updates on what’sgoing on at the library, play games and stayconnected. *Registration is required.Join through this link.
March 2, 16 & 30: Dungeons & DragonsMarch 9 & 23: Jack Box/Digital Board Games
Among Us March 11 & 25, 4–5:30 p.m.*Try to finish your tasks and sus out the imposters among us.Participants will need access to a computer or mobile deviceand have downloaded the game Among Us. *Registration isrequired. Sign up through this link.
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Children's Events
March Grab & Grow KitFor Children in Preschool–5th GradeKids... get ready for spring! Beginning March 1, stop by thelibrary to pickup the March Grab & Grow Kit with suppliesand instructions. Kids can start growing a plant from seedindoors. Just add water. One kit per child, while supplieslast. Thanks to O'Toole's Garden Center for their generousdonation of seeds.
Weekly Zoom Story TimesMon, Wed & Fri @ 10 a.m.Children and their caregivers can log on for 30 minutes ofsongs, stories and early literacy fun with a BemisChildren’s Librarian. Click here to connect.Mon @ 10 a.m. - All Ages Story Time Wed @ 10 a.m. - Baby/Toddler Story Time - Under 3 Fri @ 10 a.m. - Preschool Story Time - Ages 3 & up
Bemis Book Buddies—March 24, 4–5 p.m.Do you enjoy books? Here’s a chance to read anything you like and share it with otherbook lovers your same age. For kids in grades 1–6. Join us for the very first session,get to know one another and learn all about the Bemis Book Buddies book club.Click here to connect.
Busy Bodies: Zoom Home Edition March 25, 10–10:30 a.m. Thirty-minutes of dancing and music-making usingobjects you have at home. For families with children ages6 and under. Tons of fun plus the activities help kidsprepare to read and succeed at school. Gather the
following items ahead of time for each participant... children and caregivers alike:1. Two wooden spoons or chopsticks to tap together2. A scarf, hand towel or paper towel to wave while dancing 3. A small water bottle or plastic container with some dry beans, noodles, rice or
small rocks inside to shake.Click here to connect.
Friends of the Littleton Library andMuseum Creative Writing ContestEntries due March 27Ready to sharpen your creative writing skills? See whereyour imagination takes you this year. The Friends'Creative Writing Contest is a great opportunity to promotewriting for students in grades 1–12 who attend a school orlive within the Littleton Public Schools boundaries. Clickhere for more information and complete contest rules.
Dial-A-StoryCall 303-795-3960 ANYTIME to hear a picture book read by one of the BemisChildren’s librarians. Stories change weekly.
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