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2019, vol. 1
January 2-16, 2019 |
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Upcoming Closure
Monday, Jan. 21: All locations closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please visit our eCollections to download and stream eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, news & magazines.
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Funding Our Library Future A Message from Library Commissioner, Janes Sykes Wilson: "Boulder really loves their library... In 2018, BPL served over 1 million patrons, and is consistently one of the busiest public spaces in Boulder, receiving more annual visits than Chautauqua, Boulder County Farmers Markets, or Boulder’s recreation centers. However, funding has not kept pace with this increase of use. BPL is operating on 2002 funding levels... The Library is certainly doing more with less, but the question is for how long? Secure long-term funding is required in order to maintain the current high-quality service levels and to meet community goals such as operating costs for the new NoBo branch, to activate the Canyon Theatre, to reach out to Latinx community members, extend library services to Gunbarrel, and address deferred maintenance on all library buildings. By 2023, there is a projected shortfall of approx. $4 million per year..." Read Jane's Column...
Take Action & Get Involved:
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New Tech for People with Visual Impairments
Now at Main Library
BPL offers a desktop computer in the second-floor computing area at Main Library equipped with a Fusion Professional screen reader and magnification software to assist library patrons with visual impairments. The library also offers onsite use of a USB 8-dot Braille keyboard that can be connected to personal devices to help with screen navigation and messaging. Please help us spread the word to people who will benefit from this service.
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Author Talk with Pam Houston Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m., Canyon Gallery
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BLDG 61: Makers Wanted & Mend the World Call for Entries: Maker Made ExhibitCalling All Makers! Submit entries for the Maker Made Gallery Exhibition, a show celebrating the diverse and inspiring work produced by the makers in our community Feb. 9-Mar. 30. Whether you create in BLDG 61, a home studio, garage, or local makerspace, we want you to apply! Call for submissions ends January 26. Mend the World Patch Embroidery Workshop
Sunday, Jan. 20 from 2-5 p.m., Canyon GalleryHand embroider a message or image related to an actionable item you want to see happen to improve your community. Connect with others and formulate actionable items on postcards that will be shared with local representatives and members of Congress. We want your voices to be heard! Registration suggested.
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Call for Entries - Boulder Arts Week
Boulder Arts Week is Boulder’s only large-scale, inclusive celebration of our community’s vibrant arts and cultural offerings and thriving creativity. Beyond showcasing the full scope of the arts in Boulder, in 2019, 6th annual Boulder Arts Week will feature FREE and DISCOUNTED arts and culture offerings, including art walks, exhibitions, performances, dance, music, theater, public art, lectures, readings, and workshops at venues throughout the city. Submit your event for promotion today! All events in the time frame are welcome and will be promoted through the Boulder Arts Week outlets as possible. Free or discounted events will receive additional promotion.
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Art Exhibits @ Main Art of Data
Through Feb. 3, Canyon Gallery
The City of Boulder has a renewed focus on innovation that is being driven by a citywide effort to enhance data-driven decision-making and innovation. This show will celebrate art created by the community, inspired by the City of Boulder’s Open Data Catalog and other public city data. Plus! Don't miss two upcoming Art of Data events! This diverse exhibit showcases artwork created by participants in Bridge House’s art therapy programs, one of which meets at the Library. Through art therapy, these artists have found beautiful and meaningful ways to express themselves and their life journeys.
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"If you want to take a culinary and photographic tour around Copenhagen check out this fabulous book by Danish cook and author Trine Hahnemann. Learn about local traditions and stories along with the Scandinavian recipes. This is the perfect blend of armchair travel, inspiration and great food." -Louise, Patron Services
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@ Our Library Pictured Above: Parisa Tashakori's Hello, an evolving public art installation in front of Main Library that greets visitors in many languages, including Tashakori's native Persian.
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Library Stories
"Since moving to the library, I’ve focused more on projects that offer some type of equalizing platform. Programs that bring people together around common topics, skills or interests, where everyone has something to share. An example was the Art of Repair exhibition we did in 2017... Within the exhibition, people could find supplies to repair their own objects, and there was a station called Sew for a Stranger. We gathered damaged clothing from thrift stores (items that were going to be thrown away) and left them out on a rack for people to mend, along with some supplies. Once you finished mending, you left the garment on another rack for anyone to take. Sewing brought up such strong personal memories for people and sparked many spontaneous and meaningful connections. Mending circles formed, and strangers helped each other learn skills. I walked in one day and a woman was helping another patron repair his ripped sleeping bag. Would those people have connected otherwise?" "Thanks again for putting the Ideastorm together! I honestly felt like I had a voice in my community for the first time in my life. I've always found anything public-service related to be remarkably inaccessible to a non-politician, and last night felt very welcoming. I'm excited to get involved!" -Tom, Boulder Resident
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