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Young Scientists' Storytime & More — On the third Thursdays during the school year, at 10:15 and 11 a.m., storyteller Margaret Furumo weaves together science and stories in these hands-on storytime programs. Each month will have a different theme. Designed for children with a caretaker or parent present. Register online for one or more sessions or call 303-651-8477 to register; Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; 303-651-8477, longmontcolorado.gov.

Firestone Police Department 18th Annual Meet and Greet — Celebrating the 18th Annual Meet and Greet, the Firestone Police Department is hosting a community event where the public is invited to meet local agencies and nonprofits; 6 p.m., Coal Ridge Middle School, 6201 Booth Drive, Firestone; free; 303-833-0811.

WWI Film Series: "All Quiet on the Western Front" — As a complement to the exhibition "WWI: Longmont & the Great War," enjoy a series of films that illustrate life during this era. All movies are specially paired with a signature cocktail, and galleries are open 5-9 p.m. to enjoy for free with the film ticket. "All Quiet on the Western Front" follows a group of German schoolboys, talked into enlisting at the beginning of World War I by their zealous teacher. The story is told entirely through the experiences of the young German recruits and highlights the tragedy of war through the eyes of individuals; 7 p.m., Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; $8; 303-651-8374, longmontmuseum.

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Local History Series: Sisters of Courage — Celebrate Women's History Month as historian Dave Lively follows one family through the turmoil of The Civil War, Westward Expansion, and the Panic of 1893; 7 p.m., Erie Community Center, 450 Powers St., Erie; free; erieco.gov.

Upcoming

Ginga Brazilian Band with artist Lydia Pottoff — The Friday Afternoon Concerts and Art Show series is a co-presentation by Arts Longmont and the Longmont Museum, the series features a concert in the Stewart Auditorium and art by a local Longmont artist. Ginga Brazilian Band, which has been dazzling audiences with the captivating rhythms and energy of traditional Brazilian music for over a decade, will perform. Pastels are artist Lydia Pottoff's medium of choice. They allow her to create shimmering, heightened color effects. Pottoff's work will be on display; 1:30 p.m. Friday, Longmont Museum, Stewart Auditorium, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; 303-678-7869, longmontcolorado.gov/museum.

Teen Writers' Group — On the third Fridays of the month, hang out with the after-hours writing group, for students in grades 6-12. The group will gather, share creative writing tips, respond to writing prompts, and write together. Bring something you're working on, or start a new writing project. No writing experience necessary, and all are welcome; 5:30 p.m. Friday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; 303-651-8477, longmontcolorado.gov.

Beyond the Big Dipper — Do you have a difficult time finding anything but the Big Dipper? Learn techniques on how to find those mysterious pictures in the sky, and discover hidden gems that lurk behind the stars. Enjoy this family-friendly program, for ages 5 and up, followed by sky-gazing with telescopes; 7 p.m. Friday. Space is limited. Meeting location, in Longmont, provided to registered participants; free; 303-678-6214, bouldercountyopenspace.org/register.

Friends of the Longmont Book Sale — Thousands of books, audio/visual items, gift books, and special features will be filling every nook and cranny of the Longmont Public Library's meeting rooms, conference room and hallways. The library's book sales are known to be well organized, well priced, always with quality items. Open to the public; 9 a.m. Saturday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; 720-491-9750, FriendsoftheLongmontLibrary.org.

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