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2019, vol. 17
July 31 - Aug. 14, 2019
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| All Boulder Public LIbrary locations will have a storytime break from Monday, Aug. 4, 2019, through Sunday, Aug. 19, 2019.
All storytimes will resume on Monday, Aug. 20.
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Fiber Fest
Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MainPeople of all ages can explore textiles and fiber arts at Fiber Fest!
- Watch demonstrations or try weaving yourself
- Create a small wall hanging
- Witness how yarn is made
- Learn how to crochet, knit, or make a pompom
- Discover indigo dyeing
- Watch a documentary
- And much more!
Help make this event and others a success by volunteering.
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Unique Summer Programs
Adultology: Field to Vase Flower Arranging
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Main
Join Erika Stadsklev, Boulder Farmers Market Coordinator, in a hands-on workshop. Use local flowers and creativity to design a balanced bouquet. 18+ registration required.
Preserving Summer’s Bounty: A Hands-on Family Workshop
Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Main
Enjoy summer’s bounty all winter long! This hands-on workshop, led by Seeds Café staff, will cover how to safely jar a variety of different fruits. All ages.
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Children's Used Book Sale
Runs Tuesday, Aug. 6 to Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. at Main
Tons of used children's books for sale, all priced between $1 and $2! Buy a book and help grow the library.
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Cultural Organizations Summit: Climate Change
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Main
Join the next summit of cultural nonprofits to discuss practical strategies for the future of your organization with Paul Chinowsky, Director of the Environmental Design Program at CU Boulder, and Marda Kirn, Director of EcoArts Connections. All cultural organizations are encouraged to send two representatives. Light refreshments will be provided. Free. Please RSVP to clickl@boulderlibrary.org.
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ZEE JLF Colorado
This September, the " greatest literary show on Earth" returns for the fifth time to Boulder Public Library.
A festival of literature from all over the world, ZEE JLF Colorado promises to be an event unlike any other. Free and accessible to everyone, join us in examining the human experience through the reflections and imaginations of distinguished contemporary authors from across the globe.
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Update on the New North Boulder Library
BLDRfly interviews principal architects Dan Woods and Amale Androas about designing the new north Boulder Library. Hear them go into detail about creating a sustainable building, designing the shape and how the surroundings inspired the design.
Public Art in the works for the new north Boulder Branch Library! Over 250 applications were submitted to create a public art project that will be integrated into the library's construction. The Office of Arts and Culture hopes to announce the winning artist at the Aug. 21 Arts Commission meeting.
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Latin X Festival
Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Central ParkThe Latino Festival celebrates the richness and diverse culture and contributions of Latin American and Caribbean people who live in Colorado. The FREE event provides a space for a wide array of artistic and cultural performances, gastronomy, resources, education and much more.
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Recommended Read"Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi"'Children of the Blood and Bone' is set in Orisha, a fantasy nation with roots in West African mythology. Adeyemi creates a world where magic has been completely suppressed. The main protagonist, Zeile, is born a maji, but must hide her magical powers. I highly recommend this fast-paced thought-provoking novel, which both adults and teens will enjoy, and look forward to seeing the optioned movie."
--Louise, Patron Services
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Library Stories
"I haven't been in in a long time but every time I come in I'm just happy. Libraries make me happy. I'm like a kid in a candy shop!" -George Reynolds Branch patron, returning after a long hiatus
A mom and her two kids came in for their halfway prizes for Summer of Discovery. She said there have been several occasions where the kids (one reader and one prereader) have met up with friends and discussed the summer reading program. Once at the pool, the older kid asked some other kids if they were doing the program, and also saw an alien water bottle at a friend's house and had a discussion about the program. Apparently, we are a hot topic in the early elementary school set! - Hannah Lackoff, Branch Library Specialist
Joel provided a lot of helpful information at Old School Film School New School Film School. My wife and I can now decide which of our old films we want to digitalize. Thank you for offering this service! - David Chernikoff
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