Use Santa as a life model during a painting workshop Monday at 6 p.m. at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. (Cliff Grasmick/File photo)
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Santa Claus life model diagram: Monday, 6 p.m., Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to use Santa Claus as a live model and draw and paint Santa Claus in different poses and settings. Rob Burt (aka Santa) is a lifelong Longmont resident. No materials provided. $18-$20, longmontartistsguild.org.
Movies and crafts: Monday, 1 p.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Watch Curious George and make a craft to take home. Popcorn will be provided. Free, 888-861-7323, mylibrary.evanced.info.
Rubber band bracelet making craft: Monday, 4 p.m., Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Avenue, Firestone. Learn how to make a rubber band bracelet. The library will provide materials and participants can keep their own creations. Free, 888-861-7323, mylibrary.evanced.info.
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Lego opening hours: Tuesday, 1 p.m., Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Kindergarteners through her fifth graders can stop by any time from 1 to 3 p.m. to build with Lego. Longmont Colorado Government.
Congratulations to give friends: Tuesday 2:45 p.m., Youth Center, 1050 Lashley St., Longmont. Join other students in the Youth Center’s Friends Giving Celebration. 303-651-8580, longmontcolorado.gov.
Tales 2 Tales: Tuesday, 4 p.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers Street, Erie. Independent readers can practice reading aloud with their furry friends. Caring Canines’ friendly, well-trained therapy dogs give struggling elementary school readers an opportunity to improve their literacy skills by sharing stories aloud. Registration required. 888-861-7323, mylibrary.evanced.info.
Middle school book club: Tuesday, 4 p.m., Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. The group meets to discuss SE Hinton’s “The Outsider.” mylibrary.evanced.info.