| 2018, vol. 5
February 28 - March 14, 2018
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| | | 2018 Kids' Library Card Art Contest begins today!
Entries accepted through March 31
Boulder Public Library is holding a kids' art contest to create three new library cards. Entries should reflect the 2018 Summer Reading Program theme: Libraries Rock!
Show us your best library card design using dinosaurs, rocks, or music, or better yet, use all three! Three winning designs will be selected, including one from each age range: 7 & under, ages 8-10, and ages 11-14. Drop off artwork and completed contest entry form at any Boulder Public Library location by March 31.
Full guidelines are available on the entry form. Questions? Contact ask@boulderlibrary.org, 303-441-3100 Image: 2017 winning entries
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| | | Gardening season is almost here! Upcoming Seed to Table Events
Saturday, March 10, from 2-4 p.m.
Main Library, Boulder Creek Room
Come trade or share your extra vegetable and flower seeds as well as your knowledge about gardening in the Front Range's unique climate. Gardening and native plant experts will be available during the event to answer questions, help with garden planning, and demonstrate seed-saving and seed-starting techniques.
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| | | Thursday, March 8, from 6-7:30 p.m.
Main Library, Seeds Library Cafe
Enjoy an in-depth demo with a local vegetable farmer and get tips on how to plan your own vegetable garden, start seeds both indoors and outdoors, and successfully grow vegetables in the unique climate along the Front Range.
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These programs are part of our Seed to Table events and services at the library that focus on sustainable living. Questions? Contact ask@boulderlibrary.org, 303-441-3100
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| | | Music Together programs Music Together is an interactive music and movement experience for infants through 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Enjoy family fun through singing, movement and instrument play led by Jane Smolens, director of Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc. No reservations required, but space is limited.
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Watch a family-friendly movie on the 2nd Friday of each month. Pizza and popcorn will be served.
Questions? Contact ask@boulderlibrary.org, 303-441-3100
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Changes for NoBo Corner Library Storytimes Starting March 5, the Monday morning All-Ages Storytime at NoBo will become a STEAM storytime.
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Save the Date! Boulder Arts Week
March 30 - April 7 The 5th annual Boulder Arts Week will take place March 30 to April 7 at venues throughout the city. Arts Week is Boulder's only large-scale, inclusive celebration of our community's vibrant arts and cultural offerings. Join us to celebrate the city’s excellent artists and arts and culture offerings, including art walks, First Fridays, exhibitions, performances, dance, music, theater, public art, artist demonstrations, lectures, readings, and workshops.
Image: Studio Arts Boulder
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Are you an artist or arts organization that would like to participate in Boulder Arts Week? It is free and easy to join the fun. To participate, simply list your event on the Submit Event page.
Questions? Contact ask@boulderlibrary.org, 303-441-3100
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Recommended Read
"'If you knew the date of your death, how would you live your life?' The four Gold siblings visit a fortune teller in the Lower East Side during a childhood summer to find out. This is a beautifully written, engaging family saga."
--Louise, Patron Services Dept.
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Overheard at the Library “A young girl just came running into the children's library yelling, "books books books books books!"
- Submitted by Melanie, children’s librarian
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