All library locations will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 5. 

September is Pollinator Appreciation Month

Celebrate and protect native pollinators

Get inspired to act in support of native pollinators at special events all month like the Bee Boulder Festival, an exciting day for all ages filled with games, arts, crafts and nature-based activities.

Find a full list of library pollinator programs, storytimes, and workshops.

Black Business Ventures Collection

Middle schoolers team up to research Boulder history

Step back in time and learn about Sadie Arnold’s pie crusts, the Morrison and Reeves brothers’ orchestras, or an array of other business ventures in the 1900s!

View the new collection or read this article to learn about how Boulder middle schoolers helped Carnegie Library start the collection as part of a project led by the Museum of Boulder.

Reading Buddies Needed

Help children discover the joy of reading!

Apply by Sept. 6 to volunteer as a Reading Buddy and spark a passion for reading and books. Adult volunteers are matched with students from grades K-3 to read, draw, and write an original short story together.

Reading Buddies meet weekly for 10-12 weeks either at Main Library or Uni Hill Elementary (956 16th St.).

Author Visit at Book Queeries 

Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.  

Teens, meet author Leslie Vedder and discuss her book "The Bone Spindle" at Book Queeries, the library’s LGBTQ+ book club for teens.

Register and attend for a free copy of the book! While supplies last. For grades 6-12 at Out Boulder County (3340 Mitchell Ln).

Jaipur Literature Festival Returns 

JLF Colorado will return to Main from Sept. 17 – 18

Save your spot for book signings, author talks and more.

Inspiring speakers include André Aciman, bestselling author of "Call Me By Your Name," and Gopalkrishna Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.

Last call for volunteers!

Sign up by Sept. 11 to support the free community festival. Production and registration volunteers, venue ushers, and more are key to the event's success.

Boulder Teen Advisory Board

Get involved and share your ideas as a BTAB member 

Help the library meet the needs of teens in the community while earning volunteer hours, making friends and doing fun activities.

For teens in grades 6-12. Find a meetup near you. 

More Featured Events

• Minecraft: LEGO Build-Along with Play-Well TEKnologies Sept. 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Main. Ages 6-11. Registration required.

• International Bilingual Family Gathering Sept. 10 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Main. All ages. Registration required. 

• Bird Habitat Craft Sept. 11 from 1 – 2 p.m. at Main. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
• Bat Tales with CU Science Discovery Sept. 11 from 2 – 3 p.m. at Reynolds. Ages 6-12. Space limited. 
• Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na Bat Houses! Sept. 13 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Reynolds. Ages 6-12. Space limited. 

Recommended Read 

"Nettle & Bone" by T. Kingfisher

"This teen fantasy novel is an absorbing, atmospheric, and strange spin on some classic fairy tales, gothic and very compelling. I absolutely loved it. Kingfisher crafts a brooding plot, full of wonderful storytelling, characters, and even a slow (read: very slow) burn romance. I gobbled this up and look forward to reading more from this author. I would recommend Nettle & Bone to fans of Holly Black, Naomi Novik, and V. E. Schwab."

— Jessica, Meadows Branch Library

Quick Links for More! 

JLF Colorado

Cool Boulder

Fall Program Booklet (English/Español)

Fundación de la Biblioteca de Boulder en Español

Library Storytimes

Drop-in Tech Help

Online and in-person Conversations in English 

Career Online High School

Homework Help by Brainfuse

BoulderReads literacy program

Dial-A-Story at 303-441-3102 

Book Queeries: Monthly book club for teens

Teen Picks: Book recommendations

Online Library

Home Delivery Service

Make something with BLDG 61

Community Help Guide

Questions about library events and activities?

ask@boulderlibrary.org
303-441-3100

Library Stories

“We used Culture Pass today to visit Dinosaur Ridge and LOVED talking with Mike, a retired geologist, about all things dinosaurs. We wouldn't have made the trip if it weren't for the pass.” — A patron shared through Ask a Librarian 

“A patron asked a fun question: ‘One of the librarians at NoBo has the best Fabio shirt that says ‘Read’ — can you help me find where to buy one?’ You are a fashion icon.” — Hannah, Specialist at Main 

"During Sticky Fingers Cooking program, I overheard a patron share, 'I give this infinity thumbs up! It’s so good!'” — Katie, Youth Services Specialist at Main  

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