Chess Club: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Play chess and learn with chess master Joshua Romero on second and fourth Mondays every month. Players of all abilities are welcome to drop in. Ages 8-18. Children younger than 8 are welcome with an adult helper. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Toddler Explorers at Reynolds: 10:15 a.m. Monday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Toddlers explore and learn through hands-on activities that focus on creativity and fun. Imaginations run wild while building foundational skills. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Glow Stick Party: 1 p.m. Monday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Celebrate fall break by making glow stick creations and dancing with friends. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Writing Workshop: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. These free and inclusive classes help everyone document their lives through writing and storytelling. Get instructor guidance, prompts, feedback and a supportive community in-person twice per month. This ongoing program offers a creative outlet for people facing addiction and recovery, poverty, homelessness, loss and other life challenges. No experience needed. Workshops are led by local writers and instructors Sarah Elizabeth Schantz and Malinda Miller in collaboration with Lighthouse Writers on the second and fourth Tuesdays. $1.25, calen dar.boulderlibrary.org.

Holiday Pop-Up Shop: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Boulder Museum Of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder. Explore a unique selection of gifts created by local Boulder and Colorado artists for holiday gift giving. Reasonable prices and members receive a discount on all purchases. Free, 303-443-2122, bmoca.org.

“The Secret World of Arrietty” film screening: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Enjoy “The Secret World of Arrietty” on the big screen in the Canyon Theater. This family-friendly event will include themed activities and snacks. Rated G, 1 hour 34 minutes. English dub with English subtitles. Come at 1:30 p.m. to make a themed craft. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Craft Storytime: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. Share books, sing songs and play while fostering early literacy skills. cal endar.boulderlibrary.org.

Boulder County Audubon Society hosts Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder, 5001 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder. Join Boulder County Audubon’s November meeting for an evening of laughter with local stand-up comic and veterinarian Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald. It may be cold outside, but there will be cheer and warmth at this in-person only program. Fitzgerald’s comedy will have attendees laughing at animal antics and re-thinking wildlife. $7, eventbrite.com.

“Painting in the Parks” exhibit: noon Wednesday, Ana’s Art Gallery, 1100 Spruce St. suite 101, Boulder. Lonny Granston is showing 15 new paintings, including pastels and oils, produced during his time this summer and fall as artist-in-resident at the Grand Staircase Escalante national monument, Rocky Mountain National Park and a river raft trip through the Grand Canyon down the Colorado River. Free, 303-997-5346, anasartgallery.com.

Conversations in English: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Boulder Public Library District offers Conversations in English (CIE) groups for adult English language learners to practice their speaking and listening skills in a friendly and informal environment. This program is for individuals ages 18 and older who live, work or are visiting Boulder County. There is no homework. Just show up and practice English with others. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.