Boulder Public Library
2018, vol. 19
September 26 - October 10, 2018
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Upcoming Closure
Friday, October 19: All libraries closed for staff training day. Visit our eCollections to download and stream eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music & magazines. 
Bee Boulder Family Festival & Pollinator Appreciation Events
Bee Boulder Family Festival 
Sat, Sept. 29, 10-2 pm at Central Park
Wrap up Pollinator Appreciation Month with free family fun. Pollinator-themed education & hands-on activities, live music with Jeff & Paige, face painting and prizes. Offsite at Central Park, between the Glen Huntington Bandshell & Boulder Farmer’s Market, 1236 Canyon Blvd. 
Bee Boulder Family Fesitval
Kecin Henkes Author Visit

Meet Author Kevin Henkes

Fri, Oct 5, 5:30-7 pm, Canyon Theater, FREE!
A Caldecott Medal winner and honoree, Henkes is the author/illustrator of a number of picture books featuring beloved characters, including Lilly's Big Day, Wemberly Worried, Owen, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Kitten's First Full Moon and Waiting. Books will be available for purchase from the Boulder Book Store, in the Canyon Gallery, following the talk. Space is limited and registration is required. This event is made possible by the generous support of the Boulder Library Foundation
Free Author Talk: Kevin Henkes
Reynolds 50th Birthday Celebration

Reynolds 50th Birthday Celebration

Sat, Oct 13, 10 am-5 pm at George Reyolds Branch
Sign the remembrance book before it goes into the time capsule, play the historic photo game, sing along to songs from 50 years ago, check out Betty the Book Bike, enjoy a string ensemble and savor a fall afternoon in the Reynolds Learning Garden. Generously sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation.
Celebrate 50 Years at the Reynolds Branch
Family Play Festival

Family Play Festival Celebrates Early Literacy

Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. - Noon, Main Library
Drop in and play, sing, read, write and talk at activity stations throughout the library. Families with young children (birth to age 5) will enjoy interactive early literacy activities, take home crafts and great prizes, as well as new ideas for family fun. Each station includes special activities for babies.
Pase y juegue, cante, lea, escriba y hable en estaciones de actividades a lo largo de la biblioteca. Las familias con niños pequeños (recién nacidos hasta 5 años) pueden disfrutar de actividades interactivas de alfabetización temprana y llevarse a casa artesanías, premios e ideas nuevas para divertirse en familia.
Family Play Festival & Early Literacy Resources
Volunteer for the Family Play Festival

Art Exhibits at Main Library

Wish You Were Here: The Sweaters of Sam Barsky
Through Oct. 14, Maryland artist and Internet sensation Sam Barsky knits sweaters of iconic landmarks and then photographs himself wearing his work at those locations. For this exhibition of sweaters and travel photos, Barsky created Boulder-specific sweaters, you can “check out” and wear for your own selfie moment at local sites. Sweaters check out for 24 hours; checkout runs Mon.- Fri. from noon to 2 p.m. in the Canyon Gallery, with a library card. 
Indigenize Your Eyes: Oct 1-31
This photography exhibition showcases the creative work of Boulder’s local American Indian youth, provides a platform for indigenous community members to share their stories and perspectives, and creates awareness within Boulder about the history and identity of local indigenous populations.
Ikebana  Flower Showcase, Oct 20-21
The Ikenobo Ikebana Society of America presents their annual exhibition of Japanese ikebana flower arrangements. This year's exhibit also features scroll paintings from 18th Century Japan. An introductory class in Ikebana will be offered Oct. 20 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. in Canyon Meeting Room. Please register by emailing ikenoboikebana@hotmail.com. A public arrangement demonstration will also be held from 1 - 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 in the Canyon Theater.
Calling All Yarn Enthusiasts for Yarn-fiti
Knitters, crocheters, yarn lovers, we need your help creating a communal yarn installation in the Canyon Gallery. The Yarn-fiti exhibit starts on Oct. 31. Participants are invited to create their own designs or create pieces based on patterns provided by BPL. All pieces will become a part of the 3-D exhibition, may be sewn together and cannot be returned. Finished pieces can be dropped off at the Main Library anytime before October 21. More info and patterns.
Art at Main Library
Recommended Read
The Diviners by Libba Bray
"Amid the fun and glamour of Prohibition-era New York City, teenage flapper Evie O'Neill (who has the power to 'read' memories and events from objects) and a cast of other characters are drawn into solving the mystery of a series of killings with a mystical bent. X-Men meet Steven King. This teen read is the first in a series."
                --Ann, Collection Development
Library Stories
"[I was researching] family history... To my surprise a box had been deposited that holds 111 family photos, diplomas, newspaper clippings and three pages of family vital statistics. Awesome! Called to find out more and staff was excellent and friendly. I'm saving up to go to Boulder for some research!"   — Online Carnegie Library for Local History Patron

 
"After picking up their holds, a mom asked her little daughter where they were going next. 'Sesame Street!' was her reply." — Main Library
Many of our events are generously funded by the 
Boulder Library Foundation.
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