Programs & Services

Book & Discussion Groups

Get information on the many different reading and discussion groups that gather at the different library branches.

For more information on groups, contact Grayson Hardman at 303-441-3114 or e-mail: hardmang@boulderlibrary.org.

Boulder Arts Resource

The Boulder Arts Resource and Dance Bridge are a joint project of the City of Boulder Arts Commission and the Boulder Public Library.

The Resource serves Colorado's diverse arts community by showcasing and promoting hundreds of individual artists and groups working in all disciplines: visual, performing, film/video, literary, multidisciplinary. Find out about local artists, view or listen to artists' work, browse listings of arts events and venues and read about opportunities open to artists.

BoulderReads!

What if you couldn't read? Could you fill out a job application, write a check, read to your child, or use the Yellow Pages?

The mission of BoulderReads! is to help people discover the power and joy of reading. We serve adults and children and our program is free and confidential.

Circulating NOOK e-Readers

Boulder Public City residents over the age of 18 can check out a NOOK e-Reader with their library card.

Computers, Internet Access & Printing

Reserving a Computer
With a valid library card, you may reserve a computer to use at the Main Library and the Meadows and George Reynolds branch locations.

Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi)
All locations offer free wireless access (Wi-Fi) in public areas during operating hours.

Printing
You can print from both reserved library computers and from your own computer with Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi Print Instructions).

Pages sent to the print release stations will be available for printing for up to 3 hours after they have been sent.
Both black & white and color printing is available at all locations.
- Black & White: $0.10
- Color: $0.25

Library & Arts Programs

See what events and exhibits are upcoming, including those in the Film Program, Concert Series, Storytelling Series and more. Access the full calendar of events online.

Multicultural Outreach

The Multicultural Outreach department at BPL develops multicultural and outreach events and programs and provides a number of services to the commuity.

These pages include information on current and past events and programs, English as a Second Language (ESL) in Boulder, and multi-cultural resources web links.

Notary Service

Where: Administration Office, Main Library (link to location page)
When: Appointments are strongly recommended, during these times:

Monday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

To schedule: Call 303-441-3106
Please note:

All persons signing the document(s) are required to present a vaild government issued photo ID with signature, i.e. a Colorado Driver's License and will be required to provide a thumbprint along with their signature.
Individuals seeking notary services are responsible for providing any witness(es) required. Each witness must also bring a valid government issued photo ID.
If a document copy is to be notarized, the original, as well as the copy, must be presented.
Only simple documents will be notarized.
The Notary reserves the right to refuse notarizing any document.

The following documents will NOT be notarized:

Vital records
Real estate transactions
Documents in foreign languages

Power Check Program

As part of the Power Check Program the Main library and its branches circulate 18 Kill-A-Watt meters that are used to measure the electricity use of plug-in devices.