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2018, vol. 20
October 10 - 24, 2018 |
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Friday, October 19: All locations closed for staff training day.
Visit our eCollections to download and stream eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music & magazines.
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Reynolds 50th Birthday CelebrationSaturday, Oct .13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m
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.
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Family Play Festival Celebrates Early LiteracySaturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. - Noon, Main Library
Drop in and play, sing, read, write and talk at early literacy activity stations throughout the library, in both Spanish and English. Families with young children (birth to age 5) will also take home crafts and great prizes, as well as new ideas for family fun.
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Seed to Table: Kombucha, Honey & MoreAdultology: Fermentation 2.0Thursday, Oct. 11, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Main Library
Dive into the world of kombucha, kimchi & sauerkraut and enjoy an in-depth demo with Seeds Library Cafe. Registration required.Bee Chicas: All About Honey
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 4 - 5 p.m., Main Library
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Upcoming Free ConcertsBallet, Harry & the Potters, Edgar Allen Poe
Tuesday, Oct. 16, noon to 1 p.m.: The Boulder Phil Brass Quintet teams up with Boulder Ballet for this uplifting lunchtime concert. More information. Friday, Oct. 26, 6:30 - 7:30 pm.: Harry & the Potters. What would happen if Harry Potter quit the quidditch team, stole a time turner, and started a punk rock band with himself from an earlier point in the space-time continuum?
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Around the World StorytimeTuesdays, 10:15 a.m. at Main Library
Celebrate world cultures through books, music and play in this new interactive storytime for all ages.
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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 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. Through October 31.
Ikebana Flower Showcase, October 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. Finished pieces can be dropped off at the Main Library anytime before October 21. More info and patterns.
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BLDG 61 MakerspaceMake It: Woodcraft, Cutting-Edge Tech, Sewing & More!
BLDG 61 is a free community workshop that provides maker education and technology to the public in a creative and inclusive environment. BLDG 61 recently won an Infy Maker Award! The makerspace received a grant from Infosys Foundation USA to expand underserved high school student engagement through internship and scholarship programs. BLDG 61 Creative Technologist, Janet Hollingsworth, was also just featured on the Infosys Foundation USA blog, with a piece about BLDG 61's teen internship program called Finding Voice and Value: Making in Libraries.
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--Jennifer, Patron Services
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October @ BPL
Questions about library events and activities?
ask@boulderlibrary.org
303-441-3100
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Library Stories
“My wife and I used to live in Boulder in the 60’s and we recently moved back. And when we returned we couldn’t wait to be back, not for the university, not for the mountains, but we couldn’t wait to return to the Boulder [Public] Library!” -Michael, NoBo Library Patron In 2018, over 88 adult learners are participating in the BoulderReads literacy program, including many who are learning English as a second language. A recent survey of the 2018 BoulderReads learners revealed 23 first languages aside from English, including Amharic, Babaran, Tagrinian, Dinka, Wolof and Sinhalese!
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