Discover the many benefits of havinga library card. Sign up at Bemis anduse your card to check out maga-zines and movies, reserve time inthe Studio@Bemis, access onlineresources, and of course, borrowbooks. This month when you get alibrary card your name will beentered into a special prize drawing.Already have a Bemis library card?Stop by the information desk or goonline to bemis.marmot.org for achance to enter a prize drawing.

One Book One Littleton AuthorReception & KeynoteSeptember 16, 5:30–9 p.m.At Arapahoe Community CollegeWaring Theatre

Bemis Public Library is proud to announce its first community-wide reading event, OneBook One Littleton. In partnership with the Friends of the Littleton Library andMuseum, and thanks to generous community sponsorships, the library has invitedauthor Charles Vogl to present an interactive keynote program on his book The Art ofCommunity: Seven Principles for Belonging.Attendees will be encouraged to engage directly with the challenges that Littleton facesand the opportunities for strengthening the connections we have with each other. Thisis a ticketed event. Click here to purchase tickets.

Adult Events

Senior Social Club—Thursdays in Sept., 9:30–11:30 a.m.Please join us for our weekly chat in Sophie’s Place at the front of the library. And beprepared for some special guests at one of our get-togethers – some of the sweet dogsfrom the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley will stop by for cuddles.

Mundo Mistico: El SalvadorSeptember 3, 9:30 a.m.*Learn about Spanish language and culture through the uniquelens of different countries. Each month, we will explore one of the20 countries worldwide that claim Spanish as the officiallanguage. Each session will introduce vocabulary and gentlelanguage practice and also explore the culture, art, and heritageof each country. Hybrid in-person/virtual: attendees will be able tocome to the library or attend via Zoom.*Registration is required.Click here to register or call the library at 303-795-3961.08/25/2021 1

The Mark McQuery Trio—September 4, 2 p.m. Start the holiday weekend on an upbeat note with the acoustic guitar and creativelyrics of this local band.

Managing Student Loan Debt with Canvas Credit UnionSeptember 7, 5:30 p.m.*Forty-four million Americans hold more than $1.4 trillion in student loan balances, withthe cost of repayment often leading to tremendous financial burden. This class willdiscuss options for repaying, reducing or avoiding student loans. Topics to be coveredinclude grant and scholarship options, types of student loans, refinancing and con-solidating, Public Service Loan Forgiveness and resources for more information.*Registration is required. Click here to register or call the library at 303-795-3961.

Art Workshop with the Boulder Museum ofContemporary Art—September 9, 2 p.m.*Join BMoCA Educator Melinda Laz for a hands-on workshop about BMoCA's newexhibition, The Stubborn Influence of Painting, and create a piece of art inspired by theshow. Bringing together a diverse group of nine artists from across the U.S. andLondon, this exhibition examines how the history of painting acts as a silentcollaborator in the work of artists who create in other mediums. *Registration isrequired. Registered participants will be provided with art supplies to create their ownproject. Click here to register or call the library at (303) 795-3961.

Board Games @ Bemis September 10, 5–7 p.m. Drop in after-hours for board games! Pizza and snacks will beserved. Open to all ages. No registration required.

Etched in Glass Craft ProgramSeptember 11, 2 p.m.* Try out Bemis' new Cricut electronic cutting machine andembellish a piece of glassware with a permanent etched design.Participants will have an opportunity to customize a selection oftemplates, watch the Cricut work its magic and then learn howto etch glass to create a lasting memento. This program isappropriate for ages 12 and up. *Registration is required. Click here to register or call the library at 303-795-3961.

Cuba with Active Minds—September 20, 2 p.m. Join Active Minds for a past, present and future look at our communist neighbor to thesouth. The program will cover Castro’s revolution, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban MissileCrisis, Guantánamo Bay and current implications of the change in U.S. policy.

Legendary Ladies Who Challengedthe World—September 25, 2 p.m. The Legendary Ladies return to Bemis to portray sixwomen who challenged society, fought for the rights ofothers and worked hard to create the change theywanted to see in the world. Join educator Emily Griffith,baseball player Maud Nelson, activist Elaine GoodaleEastman, bohemian rebel Mabel Dodge Luhan,explorer Isabella Bird and Denver’s own business-woman Mary Elitch Long to learn about their lives and the legacies they created.08/25/2021 2

Banned Books Week—Sept. 26–Oct. 2Learn about the dangers of censorship and celebrate thefreedom to read. Participate in a week-long scavenger huntin the stacks to explore how libraries approach difficultissues such as racism, sexism, homophobia or falseinformation in literature. Learn about books that have beenchallenged and why even well-intentioned censorship canlead to unfortunate consequences for our society. At theend of the week, participate in a discussion on Saturday,October 2, 2 p.m. about how libraries might approach thesedifficult issues. Those who finish the scavenger hunt andattend the discussion will have a chance to win great prizes.

Bemis Book ClubsParticipate in a fantastic book group to discuss thought provoking books. Bemis bookclubs are hybrid in-person/virtual events. Participants may attend either in-person atthe library or via Zoom using the links below or on the library calendar of events.

Senior Virtual Book ClubSeptember 1, 1–2 p.m.

Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid Click here for the book.

Click here to join discussion via Zoom.

Evening Book ClubSeptember 15, 5:30 p.m.

Little Family by Ishmael Beah Click here for the book.

Click here to join discussion via Zoom.

September Technology Programs

In Person One-on-One Tech Help Various Dates & Times*Sign up for a 45-minute individualized tech appointment with a librarian. Get help withanything from accessing eBooks and digital resources, assistance with internetconnectivity, video chatting and more. *Registration is required for one-on-oneappointments. Click here to register for In-Person One-on-One Tech Help.

Video Chatting: Zoom—Sept. 23, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.*The pandemic has certainly changed the role of video chatting in our lives, and it lookslike it’s a method of communication that is here to stay. This class will teach you how touse Zoom more confidently. Topics to be covered will include creating an account,joining meetings, starting meetings and what options are available while you are in aZoom meeting. This class will meet in person in TheStudio. *Registration is required.Click here to register for Video Chatting on Zoom.

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TheStudio@Bemis: One-on-One Guided AppointmentsVarious Dates & Times*Sign up for an individualized appointment with a librarian to learn more about theresources in TheStudio@Bemis, our new makerspace. Get training on how to useour Cricut Makers or sewing machines safely and independently. *Registration is required for one-on-one appointments.Click here to register for In-Person One-on-One Studio@Bemis appointments.

TheStudio@Bemis Open LabSeptember 7 & 21, 4–6 p.m.Drop in to TheStudio Tuesday, September 7 and21 between 4-6 p.m. to learn about the space andits resources. Activities for the whole family will beprovided, or bring any project you've been workingon and connect with other makers.

TheStudio@Bemis: DIY Yarn BannerSeptember 14, 3–4 p.m.*Make a yarn banner for your home. Quickly and simplycreate a wall hanging that will add color and texture to yourspace. These banners are a great way to craft with yarnwithout the hassle of knitting or crocheting. Join this classfor a relaxing craft. For ages 12 and up. This class will meetin person in TheStudio. *Registration is required.Click here to register for DIY Yarn Banners.

TheStudio@Bemis: Stitch CircleVarious Dates & Times–September 16 & 30, 11 a.m.-noonCalling all knitters, crocheters and embroiderers! Join TheStudio Stitch Circle. Bring in projects you’ve been working on or come to learn the basics of knitting or crocheting.This will be an opportunity to meet and learn from other makers in the community.

Teen Online Events

VideoWorkshopSeptember 1,5–6:30 p.m.* Learn about thevideo contest coming up and getideas for creating your ownentries. Snacks will be served.*Registration is required. Sign up through this link.

Teen AdvisoryGroupSept. 8,5–6 p.m. TAG is youropportunity to improve the libraryand earn community service credit.Help plan programs, choose newbooks and games, make friendsand have fun.

Tweensday:Catapult ChaosSeptember 15, 5–6:30 p.m.* For 5th-12th graders. Create your ownminiature siege engine and see whocan fling marshmallows the farthest.Snacks will be served. Registration isrequired. Sign up through this link.

Dungeons& DragonsSept. 22, 5–7 p.m.* Sign up to play D&D, or run agame to earn communityservice credit. Pizza andsnacks will be served.*Registration is required.Sign up through this link.

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Children's Events

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Bemis Public Library is offering the 1000 Books BeforeKindergarten program to children ages birth throughbeginning kindergarten. Participants will receive a bookcheckoff log and a series of prizes as they progress throughtheir 1000 book goal. Stop by the Children's Desk to getyour log and begin your challenge.

Magic Library Show—Sept. 4, 11 a.m.Magic, juggling, hat tricks, cowboy rope tricks, balancingstunts and laughter. This interactive show is fun for thewhole family. Cody Landstrom demonstrates how librariesand reading can be used to learn just about anything.

Drop-In Discovery Art—Third Saturday of Every MonthSeptember 18, 1–3 p.m.Drop in each month and explore different art materials and techniques. The librarywill provide the materials and inspiration, and children can work through the process ofcreating an original piece of art.

Books and Blankets at BemisWednesdays @ 9:30 a.m. & Thursdays @ 9:30 & 10:15 a.m. For Families with Children of All Ages* Bring your kids and blankets—weather permitting**—for 30 minutes of stories andsongs, shared while socially distancing on the lawn at the library. *Registrationrequired. Call 303-795-3961 or stop by the Children's desk during open hours toregister. Space is limited. For more information or to join the group, click here.**Story time will be held unless temperatures are below 45 degrees or in the case ofhigh winds or rain.

Dial-A-Story Call 303-795-3960 ANYTIME to hear a picture book read by one of the BemisChildren’s librarians. Stories change weekly.

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The library will be closed on Monday, September 6 for the Labor Day holiday.

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