| 2017, vol. 22
October 25 - November 8, 2017
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| Library Master Plan Update
The Library has been working this year to update our master plan, which will guide library programs and services for the next several years. Recently, we have completed the community engagement phase and held five community check-in meetings to share the draft master plan goals and commitments, which were generated by input from the community at events in April through June. Additionally, many people submitted comments in writing about the draft goals via the project's online comment form. Overall, participants were interested in the draft goals and seemed content with what was generated based upon input shared by the community during outreach in April through June of 2017. A high level of trust conveyed that staff is handling this master plan update well, and would come out with the right priorities to meet community needs. Some of the main comments we heard were around the traditional library services, like collections (books, e-books, holds, children’s programs, and helpful staff). Many suggestions were also made about how to improve the physical locations of the libraries (Main Library, Meadows and Reynolds branches, expanding the NoBo Corner Library to a full-service branch, and implementing library services for Gunbarrel). Other issues that came up repeatedly were parking, safety, programs the library should begin hosting or expanding, and suggestions for serving people experiencing homelessness.
The next steps in the process include more data analysis, and synthesis of the information, to formulate the draft master plan. A Boulder City Council study session Council about the master plan is scheduled for Nov. 28, 2017. An action plan with implementation strategies and timelines will be developed. The draft action plan and master plan will be vetted by relevant advisory boards and commissions, and by City Council. The Boulder Public Library Master Plan Update will be finalized and presented to City Council for adoption in March 2018.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Phares, deputy library director and master plan project manager.
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| | | Ikebana Exhibition this weekend Saturday and Sunday, October 28-29,
Main Library, Canyon GalleryThe Ikenobo Ikebana Society of America presents their annual showcase of Ikebana flower arrangements. Artists will set up on Friday, Oct. 27, and the public is invited to watch or try their hand at the Japanese art of flower arrangement.
When you are done, you can take your flowers home with you. Demos will also take place in the Canyon Theater on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 1-3 p.m. Find out about the history of Ikebana and how you can get involved in Boulder.
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| | | Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Celebrations Spanish/English Storytimes: Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) CelebrationsEnjoy books, songs and more en Español. Disfruta de libros, canciones y más en Español. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Para todas las edades.
Other Halloween events from the last issue?
Costume Hack-a-thon
Friday, Oct. 27, from 1-5 p.m., at Main Library's BLDG 61 Makerspace. Join us to work on your Halloween costumes! Access to sewing machines, laser cutters, vinyl cutter, craft supplies, glue guns, soldering equipment, and more. Bring supplies your own supplies! Open to ages 8+, attendees under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register!
Questions? Contact ask@boulderlibrary.org, 303-441-3100.
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| | | NEW! Pop-Up Books Collection! Remember the magic of reading pop-up books? We do too and have created a small collection of pop-up books for Main Library, George Reynolds Branch, and Meadows Branch. The books are for in-house use only, located near the children’s materials. Come prepared to experience the magic and joy of childhood with our new pop-up book collection!
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Annual Dance is for Every Body! Showcases Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 and 5
Main Library, Canyon Theater
This annual event is a free, fall festival of dance and a wonderful opportunity for audiences of all ages to experience the range of dance artists in our region. Professional as well as novice dancers and emerging artists have 5–15-minute time slots in which to share mini-classes with audience participation, lecture/demonstrations, performances of finished work, structured improvisations, or works-in-progress. The showcases run continuously, so audiences can stop by anytime, stay for a little or stay the afternoon. Here is a schedule of the participants.
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Makers and Educators!
MAKER MADE: Works presented by BLDG 61
The BLDG 61 Makerspace is our all-ages public workshop located in the 1961 portion of the Main Library, dedicated to hands-on learning and cultivating valuable experiences in the community through making. This show in the Canyon Gallery will celebrate the work of designers, scientists, artists, engineers, and craftspeople that comprise our maker community. Showcased work includes printed materials, 3D objects, kinetic, and interactive projects. Submit your artwork now through Nov. 11, 2017. Questions? Contact Adam Watts (wattsa@boulderlibrary.org) or the BLDG 61 Team (bldg61@boulderlibrary.org)
Educators! CSEd EDU - Computer Science Education Educator Training
Saturday, Nov. 4, from 2-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 4:30-7 p.m.
Educators of all varieties are welcomed and encouraged to attend this free computer science education professional development opportunity. Explore workshops, activity ideas and lesson plans, and the chance to collaborate with local educational technology leaders and innovators on making the Hour of Code stretch beyond CSEd week, and how to help integrate computing and CSEd into many subjects for different ages and experience levels. Registration required. Free workshops, classroom prizes and CDE credits available! For details on the Dec. 2-9, 2017 CSEd Week around Boulder, visit http://csed.co.
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Author Talk with Helen Thorpe
Author Helen Thorpe will speak about and sign her new book, “The Newcomers,” which follows 22 immigrant teenagers throughout the 2015-2016 school year, as they land at South High School in Denver in an English Language Acquisition class created specifically for them.
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Recommended Read "If you like hiking, outdoor education, and stories of parents trying to teach life lessons as they unfold in nature, this book is for you. As a mother of a daughter who loves being outside, this book resonated with me." --Barbara, Meadows Branch
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Join the 2018 Cultural Grants Panel
The Boulder Arts Commission is seeking volunteers to represent the community and bring artistic expertise for selecting the 2018 cultural grants.
Apply now! Deadline: 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017.
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Overheard at the Library"I think the library is about to become my new best friend!".
A new patron's exclamation after we showed her the career-enriching content in Lynda.com and Gale Courses.
--Gina, at Main Library "I rode in with my wife today and as we were waiting to enter the license plate in the parking kiosk, a man dressed in waders and a vest said, 'not too many libraries where you can return your books AND go fishing, right?'" - from Library Director David Farnan
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