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Wednesday, September 13 
Dr. Emily Hardegree-Ullman: Women in Astronomy 
6:00 PM @ Old Town Library 
Enjoy an empowering talk about the achievements of women in the field of astronomy from Dr. Emily Hardegree-Ullman, astronomy professor at CSU. Registration encouraged. 

Thursday, September 14 
Out & About with Natural Areas: River Restoration- Is it for the Birds? 
5:00 PM @ McMurry Natural Area 
Discover how biologists, botanists, and restoration staff work together to create healthier communities at McMurry Natural Area. Registration Required.  

Thursday, September 14 
Rocky Mountain Raptors 
6:00 PM @ Harmony Library 
Birds of prey are coming to the Library! Learn more about these remarkable birds and conservation efforts in Colorado. (Extra credit is offered for FRCC Veterinary Tech students who attend!)

Saturday, September 16 
Fort Collins Community Scrabble 
9:00 AM @ Old Town Library 
Play Scrabble! Whether you're new to the game or a tournament player, this is for you! Bring your board if you have one. Led by Fort Collins Community Scrabble.  

Saturday, September 16 
Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month: Ciclo de cine / Movie Series 
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM @ The Lyric Cinema 
En este ciclo de cine con motivo del mes de la herencia hispana y latina celebraremos el trabajo de diferentes directoras latinas/hispanas. La película del sábado "¿A qué hora vuelve?" de Ana Muyleart nos acercará a la cotidianidad del hogar, la memoria, la nostalgia y la migración en el mundo hispano y Estados Unidos.

In this movie series for Hispanic and Latinx Heritage month, we’re highlighting female Latina/Hispanic directors. Saturday’s film, “Que horas ela volta?” by Ana Muyleart will bring us closer to daily in the Hispanic world and the United States. 

Tuesday, September 19 
Word Basics: Computer & Technology Classes 
1:00 PM @ Old Town Library 
Learn and practice the basics of Microsoft Word to create documents. We will help you create, format, edit and save documents. All laptop equipment provided. Registration Required.  

Tuesday, September 19 
Larimer County Office of Emergency Management Listening Session 
5:00 PM @ Old Town Library 
Participate in a public discussion and listening session focused on community resilience and preparedness hosted by Larimer County Office of Emergency Management. 

Tuesday, September 19 
Taller de cocina del mes de la herencia hispana y latina / Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month Cooking Workshop: Mole Manchamanteles 
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Vía Zoom/ Via Zoom

Celebra el mes de la herencia hispana y latina con esta clase de cocina bilingüe donde aprenderás cómo preparar mole "manchamanteles" o mole de fiesta. Regístrate en esta clase virtual para recibir el enlace de Zoom.

Celebrate Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month with this bilingual cooking class where you will learn to cook mole "manchamanteles" (sloppy mole). Registration required.

Wednesday, September 20 
Book Club for Mortals 
3:00 PM, Via Zoom 
This month, we’ll be discussing It's Your Funeral!: Planning the Celebration of a Lifetime Before it's too Late by Kathy Benjamin. This book club focuses on end-of -life themes. Registration Required. 

Wednesday, September 20 
Money Matters Series 
6:00 PM, Via Zoom  
Jump into the driver's seat for an in-depth look at the process of purchasing a car. This trip will take you through buying vs. leasing, what to do before you shop, and confidently driving away a satisfied buyer. Register in advance.  

Wednesday, September 20 
Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month: Ciclo de cine / Movie Series 
6:00 PM @ The Lyric Cinema 
En este ciclo de cine con motivo del mes de la herencia hispana y latina celebraremos el trabajo de diferentes directoras latinas/hispanas. La películas del miércoles, Los días después, La niebla, and El cajón de los espejos (short films) de Julia Bonetto nos acercará a la cotidianidad del hogar, la memoria, la nostalgia y la migración en el mundo hispano y Estados Unidos.

In this movie series for Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, we’re highlighting female Latina/Hispanic directors. Wednesday’s films, Los días después, La niebla, and El cajón de los espejos by Julia Bonetto brings us closer to daily life in the Hispanic world and the United States.   

Thursday, September 21 
How to Make Your Resume ROAR (Results Oriented & Relevant) 
10:00 AM @ Harmony Library 
Learn about resume formats and current resume practices that will help you communicate what you have to offer a potential employer.  

Thursday, September 21 
Forever Young Adult Book Club 
6:30 PM @ Harmony Library 
Are you a reader of young adult fiction who is a little more "A" than "Y"? This month we'll be reading June Hur's, The Red Palace. Registration required if you'd like a copy of the book - quantities are limited.

a craft…

This adorable handbag is the ultimate personalized accessory. In “Hand-Stamped Tote Bag with Leather Handles,” printmaker and surface designer Jen Hewett shows you how to create simple stamps and print custom fabric.

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and a movie!!!

In the ravaged near-future, a savage motorcycle gang rules the road. Terrorizing innocent civilians while tearing up the streets, the ruthless gang laughs in the face of a police force hell-bent on stopping them.

watch “Mad Max” on Kanopy