{"id":314441,"date":"2026-10-26T10:39:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T10:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/314441\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T10:39:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T10:39:19","slug":"thriller-dance-workshop-at-erie-community-library-and-more-monday-events-in-longmont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/314441\/","title":{"rendered":"Thriller dance workshop at Erie Community Library and more Monday events in Longmont"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today<\/p>\n<p>Thriller dance workshop:\u00a06 p.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Christine Rohde of Revel Dance will lead a one hour workshop on basic dance steps for the song \u201cThriller.\u201d At the end of the program, walk over to the Erie Rec Center and perform \u201cThriller.\u201d Registration required. Free,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/highplains.libcal.com\/event\/15492019\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">highplains.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bilingual story time: 10 a.m., Longmont Library, 355 Emery St., Longmont. Enjoy culturally diverse stories, songs and movement in English and Spanish while building language, early literacy and biliteracy skills. Ideal for children ages 5 and under. All story times require a dedicated adult caregiver remain in the story time room. Caregiver interaction during story time is essential for children\u2019s abilities to learn and grow. <a href=\"https:\/\/longmontcolorado.gov\/event\/bilingual-storytime-8\/2026-10-26\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">longmontcolorado.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Upcoming<\/p>\n<p>Murder at Shade Hallow Manor: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Attend a Halloween bash at Shade Hallow Manor, an abandoned old mansion in the town of Dark Cloud rumored to be haunted by its former owner. Most of the townspeople are hoping the party will help turn the manor into a spooky bed and breakfast, but not everyone agrees. Though you don\u2019t know what to believe, you\u2019ve got a costume, and don\u2019t want to miss the party. This is a My Mystery Party game. For ages 12-18. Registration required. Free, <a href=\"https:\/\/highplains.libcal.com\/event\/17540144\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> highplains.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Longmont Museum Collectible Glass Giveaway: 6 p.m. Tuesday, 300 Suns Brewing, 335 First Ave., Unit C, Longmont. A bigger, bolder Longmont Museum is now open. Celebrate with a free commemorative glass with purchase of an alcoholic drink. Each glass comes a BOGO Museum admission coupon. Free, <a href=\"http:\/\/300sunsbrewing.com\/events\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> 300sunsbrewing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Halloween Parade &amp; Play: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mead Library, 13815 Chaparral St., Mead. Show off your Halloween costumes and celebrate with the library. Families are invited to wear costumes and join in the costume parade, followed by treats and games. <a href=\"https:\/\/highplains.libcal.com\/event\/17317481\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">highplains.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Looming Hats for Charity: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Passing Hats has been making hats and giving them to cancer patients since March of 2011. Along with them, participants will knit, crochet, loom and sew hats. Everything is provided. <a href=\"https:\/\/highplains.libcal.com\/calendar\/hpld\/lhfcsaf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">highplains.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Library 101: 3 p.m. Thursday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Library 101 helps patrons feel confident using the library, whether it\u2019s finding books, exploring community spaces or making the most of programs. Practice searching the catalog, navigating collections and locating items on the shelves. Learn where to find book recommendations and resources for any interest, including digital databases, specialty checkouts and the Book-a-Librarian service. <a href=\"https:\/\/highplains.libcal.com\/event\/17216534\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">highplains.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Art &amp; Sip: 4 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Grab a drink and get creative with these classes designed to guide beginners as well as bring new skills to experienced artists and crafters.\u00a0Discover a playful fusion of watercolor painting and paper craft in this creative paper weaving class. Begin by exploring watercolor techniques, blending colors, creating textures and experimenting with patterns to design painted papers. Then, carefully cut and weave them together to form a finished art piece. Taught by Julie Benoit.\u00a0$40, 303-651-8374, <a href=\"https:\/\/longmontcolorado.gov\/event\/art-sip-woven-watercolors\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> longmontcolorado.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The History and the Sport of Pack Burro Racing presentation: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Pack Burro Racing is Colorado\u2019s summer heritage sport that is not just a race. It is a partnership between burro and runner. There is no riding involved. It is just the runner and the burro, running the trails and roads surrounding the mountain towns where the sport was born. Registration required. Free, <a href=\"https:\/\/highplains.libcal.com\/event\/16902958\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> highplains.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Doug\u2019s Garage concert: 6 p.m. Thursday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. Get ready for a night of feel\u2011good music, warm harmonies and classic vibes as Doug\u2019s Garage rolls into downtown for a performance that\u2019s all about great songs and good energy. Free, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bricksretail.com\/event-details\/dougs-garage-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> bricksretail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDestiny\u201d film screening: 7 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra returns to provide live musical accompaniment for this special Halloween screening of Fritz Lang\u2019s \u201cDestiny\u201d (1921). In this towering achievement of German Expressionism, a desperate young woman confronts Death itself to save her fianc\u00e9. In three tragic romances set in Persia, Venice and a fantastical ancient China, she is given a chance to alter fate and win back her beloved.\u00a0$15-$18, 303-651-8374, <a href=\"https:\/\/longmontcolorado.gov\/event\/mont-alto-motion-picture-orchestra-fritz-langs-destiny-1921-nr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> longmontcolorado.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dead Beats Zombie Party: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Mead Library, 13815 Chaparral St., Mead. Rise from the grave and get ready to party like the undead. Teens ages 12-19 are invited to dress up as their best zombie selves and rock out at a library rave for the undead. Dance to the beats, battle it out in zombie-themed games, create spooky crafts and get your glow on. Free, <a href=\"https:\/\/highplains.libcal.com\/event\/17313427\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> highplains.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Noche de Museo: 7 p.m. Friday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Head to Stewart Auditorium for an evening of live performance in celebration of D\u00eda de Muertos that will span the ages, from ancient Aztecan dance with Grupo Azteca Tlahuitzcalli to the genre-bending rock and roll of iZCALLi. This annual community celebration of a centuries-old Mexican tradition has quickly become part of the cultural fabric of Longmont. $20-$23, 303-651-8374, <a href=\"https:\/\/longmontcolorado.gov\/event\/noche-de-museo-celebrating-day-of-the-dead\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> longmontcolorado.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Editor\u2019s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Today Thriller dance workshop:\u00a06 p.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. 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