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Summer of Discovery 2020Register, track your participation, earn prizes and enjoy virtual events
Each of us has a story to share, and we connect with each other and build empathy through our stories. Our Summer of Discovery reading program for children, teens and adults runs through August 31. This year’s theme is “Our Connected Stories.” Participate in virtual activities and events, earn fun prizes, and track your summer reading online to keep your family connected. Register and learn more.
Our first week for prize pick-up will be July 26-August 1. Prizes can be picked up at the Arapahoe Ave. entrance of the Main Library and will be pre-bundled by age. Another prize pick-up week will be scheduled for August.
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In-person Services and Reopening InformationNew services now available at Meadows, and expanded services coming to Main Library on July 20
Learn more about our reopening and other services. We're currently offering holds carryout by appointment only and materials return at Main Library and the Meadows Branch Library. The Meadows Branch Library collection is now available for placing holds. Starting July 20 at Main Library! Extended hours, self-service holds pick up and checkout, and limited access to computers and printers The library will be open for these services Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12-5 p.m. Questions? Please contact us.
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Online Library and Reading Resources24/7 access to books, ideas and fun
Our Online Library for all ages offers ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, classes, research resources, and much more. Coming soon: One Book, One Boulder! Stay tuned for news about our shared reading experience. This year's featured title is "So You Want to Talk About Race," by Ijeoma Oluo. The audiobook is available for unlimited downloads through July, and we'll be offering multiple copies of the book for checkout.
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Virtual Storytime OptionsEnjoy a story and boost early literacy, day or night
We've launched Dial-a-Story! Call 303-441-3102 anytime to listen to a new picture book, changing weekly.
Don't miss a fun and fabulous Drag Queen Story Hour with Miss Shirley Delta Blow on Monday, July 20 at 10 a.m.
A wide range of virtual storytimes on our YouTube channel Monday-Saturday at 10 a.m., with the option to watch the storytime recordings anytime. Don't miss the bilingual storytimes in English/Español.
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Grow & Give
Fight local food insecurity from your garden
Pledge to give a portion of your garden’s harvest to local food pantries through the Grow and Give program. The City of Boulder invites both new and experienced growers to participate in this modern victory garden project to help fight hunger locally.
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by Ling Ma
“Candace doesn't have time to worry about the growing global pandemic edging closer to New York City. She remains more interested in her job at a fledgling publisher, paying rent in the city, and her deteriorating love life. Eventually, though, she is forced to confront the apocalyptic situation around her. But did she wait too long to leave the City?”- Tim, Main Library
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"I got my books on hold today with a cool gay pride flag. I didn't think I'd get emotional about checking out books again, but I did!" -From a thank you message left on our Instagram account.
“That was WONDERFUL. Thank you so much. We've taken a lot of Zoom classes- and that was better than anything we've taken online. My son is still raving about it hours later.” -From a Summer of Discovery event participant.
Our youth Spanish language learning series, “Spanish Class with Ms. Denise” was viewed 3,160 times from May 18-June 17, for an average of 226 views per week!
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| Check it Out- Library Calendar of Events
- Teen Chats, every Wednesday
- Spanish Class with Ms. Denise, for ages 0-10
- Teen Viral Art for Grade 6-12. Share the art you’ve been making to get you through these challenging times.
- Virtual Tech Help/Apoyo Técnico Personalizado
- Build, learn, design & grow with BLDG 61 how-to videos
- Career Online High School earn a high school diploma, as well as career certificates. Full scholarships now available!
- Conversations in English is now available online Monday-Saturday
- Volunteer through the library or other city departments
- Community Help Guide. Find resources like housing, food, education, citizenship, health, jobs and more
- Boulder Arts Online- free cultural events you can enjoy from home, from the Office of Arts & Culture.
- Experience Brave New World, a free virtual authors series focused on current events, from our partners at the Jaipur Literature Festival.
- Get a library card from home
- Contact us
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