Pause with Paws: Head to the library meeting rooms for some one-on-one time with furry friends. This event is for those in sixth through 12th grades to accommodate finals week studying; 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; free; longmontcolorado.gov.
Preschool Connections: This week, the group will talk about sexuality in a child-friendly manner. They believe building acceptance to different love helps support children and their own exploration of their identity safely; 10 a.m. Thursday, Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; free; longmontcolorado.gov.
Academic Day: Join other students at the Youth Center to study, get caught up on homework and play games; 3 p.m. Thursday, Youth Center, 1050 Lashley St., Longmont; free; longmontcolorado.gov.
Teen Podcast Club: Listen to and discuss a new podcast every week; 4 p.m. Thursday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free;
