Erie

DINOvember: Dinosaurs are taking over the Erie library. Join for a dino-mite time and come celebrate DINOvember by making dino fossils, erupt a volcano and have a Jurassic time with fun crafts and activities. This is a drop-in event for the whole family; 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; highplains.libcal.com.

“Antarctica: Views of Nature” presentation: Attend this Antarctica photography program with presenter Bob Dean with Views of Nature Photography. See the majesty of Antarctica, with detailed explanations from a photographer; 5 p.m. Monday, Erie Community Library; free; highplains.libcal.com.

Lafayette

Family Storytime: Stories, songs, rhymes and fun designed for toddlers and active walkers through preschool age; 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Friends Book Sale: Support literacy and the library at the Friends of the Lafayette Public Library Foundation book sale, held during library hours. The sale will include books of different genres, DVDs, gently used puzzles, children’s games and small gift items such as candles, notecards and soaps; 10 a.m. Wednesday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Littlest Learners: This series of hands-on programs is for infants and toddlers (newborns to 3-year-olds) and their caregivers to explore fine motor, gross motor and cognitive experiences. The program is included with museum admission or membership; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Makerspace drop in: Makerspace drop in is open to all ages; children in grades 5 and below must be under the direct supervision of a person over the age of 17 years old. Learn about the equipment, programs and tools available for making designs; 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Bilingual Storytime: Kids and caregivers will enjoy bilingual stories and activities; 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Lafayette Historical Society Board meeting: Monthly meetings of the Lafayette Historical Society Board are open to the public; 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

STEAM to the Max: Come to WOW! after school and take part in extra awesome STEAM activities. STEAM to the Max! is a recurring program on Thursday afternoons and is recommended for grades K-3; 3:30 p.m. Thursday, WOW! Children’s Museum; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Storytime: Attend a special all-ages story time included with museum admission or membership; 11 a.m. Thursday, WOW! Children’s Museum; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Message in a Bottle and Missing Blonde concert: Message in a Bottle is a Police tribute band that captures the original spirit of the songs that made the group so great. Missing Blonde features the music of Blondie and Missing Persons; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette; facebook.com.

Teen Game Night: Attend a series of after-hours activities just for an older age group. This event will feature tabletop board games. Discover new ones or play old classics. The recommended age group for this event is 12-17 years old; 6 p.m. Friday, WOW! Children’s Museum; $15; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Conversations in English: Join other English language learners in a weekly conversation group designed to improve speaking and listening skills in a friendly, informal and non-judgmental environment. These weekly drop-in conversations are facilitated by a native English speaker; 11 a.m. Saturday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

The Radio Band concert: The Radio Band is a live band that will keep you on the dance floor all night long; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette; facebook.com.

Saturday Storytime: Join for stories, songs and interactive fun perfect for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Drop-in tech help: Drop in on the third Sunday any month to get help from Connect Digital Inclusion Labs, a group of tech-savvy, helpful high school students committed to increasing digital literacy in the community; 1 p.m. Sunday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Sensory Friendly Playtime: Sensory Friendly Playtime is a special museum program for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders. WOW! will limit capacity, turn down sounds and lights and provide adaptive equipment to offer a safe and fun experience for all; 10 a.m. Sunday, WOW! Children’s Museum; $1; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Teen Maker Hangout: Teens in grades 6-12 can drop in to use and explore the library’s makerspace. Learn about the equipment, programs and tools available for making designs; 3:30 p.m. Monday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Writers Workshop: Drop by the library to chat with fellow writers of all levels about projects, share experiences with writing and getting published, get ideas for development of a piece and learn from each other in a casual atmosphere; 6 p.m. Monday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Baby Storytime: Share songs, rhymes, books and bounces; 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Lafayette Public Library; lafayettepubliclibrary.libcal.com.

Story Craft Workshop: Join for this series of stories and crafts. Each session will be a new topic, story time and craft; 10 a.m. Tuesday, WOW! Children’s Museum; wowchildrensmuseum.org.

Louisville

Make a Lantern craft: Kids in grades 1-6 can make a glowing lantern to light fall evenings. All supplies included; 4 p.m. Wednesday, Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce St., Louisville; free; louisville-library.org.

“The Civil War — Causes and Effects” program: Join Active Minds for a look at what caused the war and how the country has changed as a result. This program will not attempt to cover the military conflict in any significant detail but, rather, will focus on what preceded and followed it; 7 p.m. Thursday, Louisville Public Library; louisville-library.org.

“Time Stands Still” performance: Coal Creek Theater of Louisville presents “Time Stands Still.” Sarah and James, a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent, try to find happiness in a world that seems to have gone crazy. Theirs is a partnership based on telling the toughest stories and, together, making a difference. But when their own story takes a sudden turn, the adventurous couple confronts the prospect of a more conventional life; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Coal Creek Theater of Louisville, 801 Grant Ave., Louisville; $25-$28; cctlouisville.org.

Friday Afternoon Club: The Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs will be speaking and answering questions about resources for veterans and their dependents. They will also discuss how VSOs help veterans apply for and access benefits; 1 p.m. Friday, Louisville Public Library; free; louisville-library.org.

Superior

Face Vocal Band concert: Face is an all-vocal rock band from Boulder that has been captivating audiences for years with its infectious energy punctuated by an endearing love of performance; 7 p.m. Saturday, Superior Civic Space, 2250 Main St., Unit 1001, Superior; bandsintown.com.

Editor’s note: Scheduling and availability of events may be subject to change.