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Three Things to Borrow from the Longmont Library, Other Than Books

And So Much More!

By Michele Pullo, publisher of Macaroni Kid Longmont-Frederick-Niwot-Lyons April 9, 2022

My grandmother used to take me to the library on a regular basis. She would read, I would read and then we'd walk home. Those are great memories that didn't cost anything, we didn't need tech and the quality time was something I'll never forget. Local libraries now offer amazing kits and bags to help you create your own adventures!

We thought we'd take the opportunity to highlight some of the more unique items the Longmont Library has available to check out ... other than "just" books! 


At the Longmont Library you can check out:

Colorado State Park Passes Kit

The Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado State Library teamed up to offer this unique experience package to library visitors statewide to encourage more people to take advantage of our beautiful state parks and all they have to offer. Each bag includes...

Storytime Kits

Storytime Kits are ideal for preschoolers through elementary school children.  Each bag features several books on a theme, a particular author, or a series, plus a stuffed animal friend or manipulative toy. Discover Storytime Kits...

First Experience Bags (I LOVE this one!)

First Experience Bags are designed for preschoolers through young elementary school children facing first time experiences that can be scary or cause apprehension.  These bags include books, videos, music, and toys to help ease the fear of the unknown around common childhood experiences. For details...


We're fortunate to have several library options in our area. 

Lyons Regional Library has storytimes and other fun activities for kids. 

Carbon Valley Regional Library in Frederick offers amazing programming as well as plenty of specialty check outs such as; Laptops, GoPros, Telescopes as well as the Colorado State Park Backpack.


The library, of course, also has plenty more to discover, from books to DVDs to regular events like storytimes and special events in the summer. You can always find most local library events on our Macaroni KID Longmont-Frederick calendar

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