| Summer of Discovery Ends July 31
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Over 4,000 community members have read over 1.9 million minutes this summer
It's not too late for a chance to win big. Complete the Summer of Discovery reading challenge and log your minutes by July 31 for a chance to win an iPad (adults/teens), Nintendo Switch (children), or Toniebox® (pre-readers)!
TODAY: Celebrate an incredible summer of reading at a Special Kids Concert with Jeff and Paige
Jeff and Paige use songs, storytelling, and interactive play to engage kids with nature, music, and movement. Wednesday, July 24, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Main Library, Canyon Theater.
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| Upcoming Theater Happenings
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Enjoy free events in the Main Library's Canyon Theater
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Music Meditation
Relax and unwind while listening to beautiful, improvised music. Wednesday, July 24 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Widows
Watch some of the best made action films by diverse and distinctive voices on the big screen in this after-hours Elevated Action movie series! This Thursday at 7 p.m. enjoy "Widows" (R). Thursday, July 25, 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Bee Chicas Present: If It's Meant to Bee, Let It Bee
Learn practices you can follow, such as gardening with native bees in mind, that can buffer against population fluctuations, especially in arid environments. Save your seat. Thursday, Aug. 1, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Film Social
Make a themed craft and enjoy pizza at this family movie event. Sunday, Aug. 4, 2 - 3:45 p.m.
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| Library Exhibitions 2025 Open Call
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Artists are invited to apply between Aug. 1 - 31, 2024
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Community shows, solo artists and creators are invited to apply for the library's 2025 open call for exhibitions, which includes a range of exhibition spaces available within Boulder Public Library locations. For inspiration about exhibitions the library has supported, view past highlights.
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BoulderReads: High School Equivalency Test Preparation Classes in Spanish and English
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Martes de 6 - 7 p.m. de agosto 27 a noviembre 11 en Zoom
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Se ofrecerán 12-16 sesiones en Zoom para cada materia: Escritura, lectura, matemáticas, ciencias y estudios sociales. Materiales de estudio incluidos. También se guiará a las y los participantes a través del proceso oficial para presentar el examen. Deben tener 18 años o más, y vivir en el Condado de Boulder. Clase limitada a 15 participantes. Regístrate aquí.
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Tuesdays, Sept. 3 – Nov. 1, 6 - 8 p.m. at NoBo
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Join Coal Creek Adult Education Center and BoulderReads for free high school equivalency test preparation classes at the NoBo Library. It's time to finish off your high school diploma with an experienced instructor in a small group setting. Additional tutoring support may be available if needed. Registration is limited to 18 students. Participants must be at least 17 years old. Register here.
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Narcan Training for Youth with Boulder County Public Health
Teens will learn from trained youth and adult educators about what an opioid overdose is, how Narcan (naloxone) works in the body, and how to administer Narcan. Free pizza and movie theater gift cards will be provided! Registration required. Thursday, July 25, 3-4 p.m. in the Flatirons Room, Main Library.
Book Queeries: The Girl from the Sea
Explore LGBTQIA+ representation in books with this month’s book, The Girl From the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag. Register to attend this book club for teens and receive a FREE copy of the book while supplies last. Thursday, Aug. 1, 5 - 6 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Equality Center, 3340 Mitchell Ln.
Teen Spaces
Access the internet, play video games, meet up with your friends and meet new people. Main, Meadows and Reynolds libraries have Teen Spaces for grades 6 - 12.
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Children's literacy program continues this fall
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Reading Buddies helps children build a positive and joyful relationship with reading and writing. Children in grades 1-3 are matched with an adult volunteer or University of Colorado student for 10-12 sessions.
Each week, Reading Buddies pairs spend 90 minutes playing games, reading books and writing their own story, while having fun and building confidence.
Registration is required: Little Buddy or Big Buddy (volunteer).
- Tuesdays, Sept. 17 – Nov. 18, Uni. Hill Elementary
- Wednesdays, Sept. 18 – Nov. 19, Main Library
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Thursdays, Sept. 19 – Nov. 20, NoBo Library
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Volunteer at Jaipur Literature Festival Colorado!
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Many volunteer opportunities available
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The annual Jaipur Literature Festival Colorado returns to Boulder this September for the 10th year. Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) is an international literature festival that brings together authors and ideas from across Colorado and around the world through music, discussions and workshops. Jaipur Literature Festival Colorado is free for all to attend, and Boulder's community members and visitors are encouraged to volunteer and participate. Be a part of bringing this unique opportunity to our community by volunteering! JLF is on Saturday and Sunday, September 14 – 15, Main Library.
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James
by Percival Everett
"By the author of Erasure, recently adapted as the acclaimed film American Fiction, Everett's new novel James offers a dignified take from a slave's perspective on the classic Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. It's a quick read, but it packs a punch. Thoughtful, imaginative, with a couple of curve balls."
— Monnie, Meadows
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Library Stories
"I just wanted to say thank you. This is the first novel I've read in 12 years and I got it off your Staff Picks display” - patron returning a copy of Blackfish City at Main.
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