| Library District Formation Autumn Update
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The Boulder Public Library is working toward district formation this fall.
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In addition to progress on district formation, the Boulder Public Library District Board of Trustees recognizes the importance of Banned Books Week, Oct. 1 - 7. This week honors a national effort to celebrate the freedom to read and those organizations – like libraries – that support that right. For the trustees, the freedom to read is personal, and the public library’s role is pivotal.
“Public library collections offer us so many opportunities to expand and grow. I've learned so much that I didn't know I needed to know by picking up books from library shelves - they've allowed me to live vicariously in other worlds and other people's lives,” said Board of Trustees President Joni Teter.
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| What Should Boulder Read Next?
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Planning for the next One Book One Boulder 2025 is underway!
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The library values your input! Help us choose the next book for One Book One Boulder 2025 by sharing your preference among four themes. It takes just 30 seconds to complete the survey.
A “One Book” program seeks to bring the community together through reading and discussing a single book. The Boulder Public Library produces One Book One Boulder every other year, with the next program set to occur in the spring of 2025.
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| LGBTQ+ Safety, Storytelling and Sanctuary Summit
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Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Main Library in the Canyon Theater
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Learn more about the Drag Story Hour organization and how to inspire a love of reading through the art of Drag. This event is for educators, librarians, storytellers, GSA groups and anyone that wants to learn more about LGBTQ+ literacy! Admission is free, registration is required. Volunteers needed. This event is facilitated by Jonathan Hamlit, Executive Director of Drag Story Hour.
Sessions include Storytelling 101 with Shirley Delta Blow, Keep Spaces Sacred: Event Safety Workshop with Parasol Patrol, Live Drag Story Hour and more!
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| Family Film Social: Labyrinth
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Saturday, Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. at Main Library in the Canyon Theater
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Explore the enchanting realm of Jim Henson's Labyrinth starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly in this cult classic. Immerse yourself in interactive surprises and activities that will captivate fans of all ages. Save your seat(s) for the movie.
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Make your own snow globe in the BLDG 61 Makerspace
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Create a special snow globe diorama before the movie! Space is limited, registration is required. Attendees under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult for this activity.
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| Paper & Spine Used Book Store Autumn Pop Up Sale
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Oct. 18 - 24 at Main Library
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Paper & Spine Used Bookstore is hosting an Autumn Pop-up Sale Oct. 18 - 24 at Boulder Main Library! Whether autumn means "spooky season" or "cozy season" to you, it is a great time to curl up with a new book. All items $1!
Items on sale include a wide selection of fiction books, mystery and sci-fi books and family books and DVDs. Cash payments are encouraged; credit card payments can be received at the front desk of the library.
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| College Application Office Hours
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Wednesday, Oct. 11, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Main Library in the Teen Space
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Bring your college application essay and your questions about the college application process! New York Times bestselling author Manette Ansay has spent 30 years teaching and advising college students and will be leading this event. This event is for teens; guardians are welcome to attend along with their teen. Sign up today!
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More Featured Events
- Observatorio científico familiar / Family science observatory on Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Foothills Park Playground.
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Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. - Noon at Meadows.
- D&D for Teens on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2 - 3:30 p.m. at Reynolds.
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Cuentacuentos en español: Storytimes in Spanish on Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. at Main, Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. at Reynolds and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. at Foothills Park Playground.
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Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult
by Michelle Dowd
"A tender memoir of the author's life growing up in an apocalyptic doomsday cult based in the mountains of the Angeles National Forest. Experiencing a contradictory existence, Michelle begins to question the relationship between man and nature as she knows it thanks to her mastery of the local flora."
— Syd, Main Library
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Library Stories
“I just love this library, your books are so nicely organized, I just LOVE it here!” - Patron at Reynolds Branch
A little girl wearing a rainbow unicorn hat immediately gravitated to the rainbow spine of Somewhere Only We Know on the Staff Picks display at Main Library and pulled it out to show her mom.
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