| 2018, vol. 9
April 25 - May 8, 2018
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| Upcoming Closures
Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day holiday; all locations will be closed
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| | | Saturday Sing-Along: Bob Dylan
All-ages song and storytime at Reynolds Attend the first Saturday Sing-Along. This intergenerational gathering for songs and stories will occur the first Saturday of every month. The theme for the first Sing-Along is Bob Dylan. All ages welcome.
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Learn Something New at the Library BeeChicas: Plan a Pollinator Garden: Learn how to plan a pollinator habitat with blooms for all seasons.
Wednesday, May 9 from 4 - 5:30 pm at the Main Library
Write Your Story Writing Class: Lisa Jones (author of the award-winning memoir, Broken: A Love Story) will help you get your story down on the page. No writing experience is required!
Thursday, May 10, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Adultology: Oils, Vinegars, Spices and Marinades: Learn how to make and use homemade vinegars, marinades, and spice rubs with Matt Collier, general manager and head chef of Seeds Library Cafe.
Thursday, May 10, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Main Library
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| Civic Area Opening Celebration May 6
Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the renovated Central Park and the exciting new Creekside Play Area. Enjoy a FREE afternoon of family-friendly activities, lawn games, local food trucks and live music from Caribou Mountain Collective (Bluegrass/Roots) and House of Joy (Family/Children).
Civic Area Opening Celebration
Sunday, May 6, Central Park West at the Civic Area (in front of the Main Library)
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| Visit the Native Bee House in the Civic Area
The Native Bee house is installed in the Civic Area in front of the Main Library! Please visit it next to the pedestrian bridge over the creek and look for native bees of all sizes and different colors.
Thank you to all of the volunteers from the community, local organizations and business who made this project a success!
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| Living Library for the “Facing Rocky Flats” exhibit
Speak one-on-one with a living book: a person who has had direct experience with Rocky Flats. Hear stories, ask questions, and make connections. Image: Portrait by Jeff Gipe
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Upcoming Events for Teens
Teen and Tea Time
Friday, Apr 27, 4 - 6 p.m. at Reynolds Branch
Friday, May 4, 4 - 6 p.m. at Reynolds Branch
Go Club for Kids & Teens
Sunday, Apr 29, 2 - 5:30 p.m. at Main Library
Sunday, May 6, 2 - 5:30 p.m. at Main Library
Magic @ Main
Wednesday, May 2, 4:30 - 6 p.m. at Main Library
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| Image: Teen space at the Main Library
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| | | Citywide "What's Up Boulder" Open House Next Monday
Updates on 25+ city projects and services, and family fun Join the city on Monday, April 30, for What's Up Boulder?, a citywide open house. Learn about major City of Boulder projects and enjoy free food, live music, and activities for kids. Activities:
Touch-a-truck opportunities with police and fire vehicles
Jeff and Paige family-friendly concert
Kids’ crafts and activities at many of the booths
Free childcare available for up to 24 kids at a time
Free food and non-alcoholic drinks
Door prizes for first 200 attendees
Chat with City Council members
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Recommended Read
"This book of funny essays, penned by one of the youngest SNL writers ever, left me gasping for breath and wiping the tears from my face!"
--Renee, Patron Services
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Overheard at the Library
(From a Carnegie patron's review on Google Plus) “It's not every day that you take a trip to a library and feel like you're stepping into the past with the squeaky floors and all the charm of this historic library. We will be coming back.”
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