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Library Closure July 2-5The library will be closed Thursday, July 2, as part of a city-wide cost-saving effort to address the financial impact of COVID-19. The library will remain closed through Sunday, July 5 for the Independence Day holiday weekend.
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Summer of Discovery 2020
Reading challenges & virtual events for all
Summer of Discovery is back! We're offering plenty of ways for children, teens, and adults to have fun, celebrate summer reading, and earn prizes while staying safer at home. Register and learn more.
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Onsite Services & Phased Reopening New services coming soon to Meadows Branch Library
The Meadows Branch Library will begin offering holds carryout service by appointment only and materials returns starting Tuesday, July 7. The Meadows collection will be available for placing holds, starting Friday, July 3. More info coming soon, please visit boulderlibrary.org for updates.
We are committed to providing safe library access through our multi-phase reopening plan. We're also offering holds carryout by appointment only and materials return at Main Library. Questions? Please contact us.
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Virtual Storytime OptionsEnjoy a soothing story, day or night
We've launched Dial-a-Story! Call 303-441-3102 anytime, with a new picture book featured weekly.
We're also offering virtual storytimes on YouTube Monday-Saturday at 10 a.m., with the option to watch the storytime recordings anytime. Don't miss the bilingual storytimes in English/Español.
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Anti-Racism ResourcesLearn more about countering racial injustice and building equity across our community
Check out our curated Anti-Racism reading lists for adults and for children.
Coming soon: One Book, One Boulder! Stay tuned for news about our anti-racism events series, featuring author talks, community conversation, online book discussions, programs for children and their caregivers, and more.
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Get a High School Diploma Online
BoulderReads opportunities for adult learners
Career Online High School offers adults the chance to earn their high school diploma, as well as career certificates. Full scholarships now available!
BoulderReads offers literacy-building opportunities for adult learners and volunteers, including Conversations in English, where English learners can practice in a friendly online environment.
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Happy Pride Month!New Teen LGBTQ+ Book Club Launching & Pride Month Reading Recommendations
Book Queeries, our queer-themed book club for teens launches this August. Readers across the gender and sexuality spectrum are welcome to attend and engage in fun, respectful dialogue as we explore the queer experience in teen literature.
Check out our booklist in celebration of Pride Month.
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Celebrating Wendy HallCarnegie Library for Local History manager retires after 40 years of public service
Wendy Hall started working for Boulder Public Library in 1980 as a library assistant at the George Reynolds Branch Library. She was quickly promoted to Circulation Desk Supervisor, and then was offered the opportunity to start up the Meadows Branch Library in 1988. In 1993, Hall became the manager of the Carnegie Library for Local History.
According to Hall, "I spent a week at Carnegie, which was all it took to convince me that this was the best job in the world. Every time someone came in with a question, I was able to explore the vast collection of documents, photographs, maps, oral histories, and 'stuff' that make up the archive. Not one day went by that I didn't learn something new about Boulder's history. Carnegie’s collections are a treasure trove of historical information about Boulder that that can't be found elsewhere. Having the opportunity to bring the collection into the 21st century with our digitization project has been the icing on the cake. I have been fortunate to have been able to witness a lot of changes in policies, technology, buildings, and programming, yet it is the people with whom I work that I will miss the most."
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by Jewell Parker Rhodes
“When 12-year-old Jerome began playing with a plastic toy gun in the park, he had no idea that he'd be shot down by a police officer mistaking him for a 'criminal' with a 'lethal weapon'. He also had no idea that he would come back as a ghost and have to witness the repercussions that his murder had on his family, community, and the daughter of the police officer who shot him. A powerful story that provides a stark look at what it means to be black in America.”- Maria, George Reynolds
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"Gracias. Thank you. We love the library!" -From a hand-written note taped to the door at the Main Library.
“This has been my most favorite Zoom class I've taken so far!.” -From a young Summer of Discovery event participant.
"Thank you so much for the extended use of these 50+ books and movies. Combined with Libby, our family found much comfort here. We value you and thank you very much." -From a card given to library staff. Libby is the Overdrive eBook and audio app, available through our Online Library.
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We are Boulder Together
Volunteer to help keep Boulder safe, beautiful, and welcoming for all, through the library or other city departments.
Community Help Guide. Find resources like housing, food, education, citizenship, health, jobs and more
Check out our Online Library for kids, teens & adults. eBooks, audiobooks, music, movies, classes & more!
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