Libraries Around the World event at Carbon Valley Regional Library and other events for today

Daily Times-Call, Longmont, Colo.
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Oct. 4—Today

Libraries Around the World: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Libraries are as unique and diverse as the communities they serve. Travel with librarians as they share photo journals of library visits from abroad. Delicious, regional treats will be served. Registration required. Free, mylibrary.evanced.info.

Scrapbooking and Paper Crafts: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. This is an ongoing drop-in group, meeting weekly. Work on scrapbook projects, family history journals, greeting cards and other paper crafts. All levels of skills are welcome. Free, longmontcolorado.gov.

Scott Vonn at Rosalee's Pizza: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Rosalee's Pizzeria, 461 Main St., Longmont. Colorado's Scott Von writes music at the crossroads where Americana meets soul. Free.

Crochet Guild monthly meeting: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Join fellow crocheters for a free gathering on the first Wednesday of every month. All skill levels are welcome. Meetings typically include learning new skills and techniques, sharing inspiration, helping beginners and crocheting for charity. Free, 720-927-7278.

Vic Dillahay and Doug Carmichael at Dry Land Distillers: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dry Land Distillers, 519 Main St., Longmont. Guitarist Vic Dillahay and saxophonist Doug Carmichael play a modern take on jazz standards, R&B and funk. All ages are welcome. Free, drylanddistillers.com.

Upcoming

First Thursdays Book Group: 2 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. The First Thursdays book group will meet to discuss its October pick "The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland," by Jim DeFede. Free, longmontcolorado.gov.

Tween Club at the Library: 4 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Tween club meets every week to play games, make crafts and do fun challenges and activities. Free, 303-651-8470, longmontcolorado.gov.

Monster Mash: 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Design unique monsters and help create a coloring book to take home. There will be monster singing and monster dancing. Registration required. Free, 888-861-7323, mylibrary.evanced.info.

Tech talk with Jessica Speer: 6 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Author Jessica Speer will share techy tidbits, stories, healthy screen habits and ways to stay safe online. Free, 303-651-8470, longmontcolorado.gov.

R³ at Bootstrap Brewing: 6 p.m. Thursday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Power of R band, also known as R³, delivers a blend of timeless blues and early rock music, featuring iconic artists like Little Walter, Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry, along with covers of classics from ZZ Top, Van Morrison and Dave Mason. The group also performs original compositions; bootstrapbrewing.com.