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.

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

The Boulder Public Library provides free notary service in the Administration Office at the Main Branch Library, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Calling ahead to confirm at 303-441-3106 is recommended to assure availability of the Notary. All persons signing the document(s) are required to present a government or school issued photo with signature ID. Patron must bring in any witness(es) required. Each witness must also bring a photo ID. If a document copy is being notarized, the original, as well as the copy, must be presented. Only simple documents will be notarized.

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.

Readers Services - The Reading Room

Access The Reading Room for all kinds of recommended reading - staff reviews, new books, award winners and more.

Social Networking and Media

Special Services

Special Services include the Homebound Delivery program, Large Print Collection, and Assistive Technologies available at the library.

Writers' Groups

Writers' Groups Find information about our writers groups, including JUST WRITE creative writing for teens and Tuesday Fiction Writers.

Wireless Internet Access

The Library offers free wireless internet access (Wi-Fi) inside all our locations during regular operating hours. Anyone with a wireless network connection in their laptop or handheld device can access the Internet for free. You can also print documents through the wireless network from your computer. The cost for printouts is the same as those printed from a Library computer.