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Library Card Art Design Contest

Adult and 15+ art submissions

Vote for your two favorite Adult category card designs. The two designs with the most votes will be added as a library card design beginning in June 2024 with our Summer of Discovery kickoff. Voting begins on Monday, April 1, and closes at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10. Vote on Designs   For questions, […]

Posted on February 14, 2022
Categories: About

Recurring Programs and Events Policy

Boulder Public Library District (BPLD) offers a limited number of opportunities for recurring programs and events that bring value to the community and are aligned with BPLD’s mission. Recurring programs and events are defined as library hosted programs in library facilities that are coordinated by a community member, group or organization and are supported or […]

Makerspace Use Policy

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En Español Boulder Public Library District (BPLD) provides open access to information and encourages the free and respectful expression of all points of view. The BPLD makerspaces extend those commitments into the world of making by providing open access to a wide variety of equipment and tools during Open Studio hours, and by offering classes […]

Meeting Room Information

Reserve A Meeting or Study Room Meeting Room and Study Room Policy Study Rooms All study rooms include 1 table, 2 chairs, and a dry-erase board. Location Number of Rooms Max Occupancy Main Library 2 2 George F. Reynolds Library 2 2 Meadows Library 2 2 1 3 NoBo Library 2 2 Meeting Rooms Available […]

Computer Use and Internet Safety Policy

En Español Policy Statement The Boulder Public Library District (BPLD) provides internet access as a service to the community. The internet contains a wide variety of material and opinions from various points of view. Not all sources provide information that is accurate, complete or current and some information may be considered offensive or inappropriate to […]

Materials Donation Guidelines

Donation bin at Main Library

En Español Boulder Public Library accepts new or gently used: Hardcover and trade paperback books, typically ranging from 5 x8” to 6 x 9” Media materials (DVDs, CDs, audiobooks) in good condition Mass market (typically 4.25 x 6.87” pocket size) paperbacks less than 5-year and in excellent condition The library cannot accept the following materials: […]

Donate to the Library

Donate to support our mission of connecting people, ideas, and information.  Your gift will transform lives and strengthen our community. Money Support our mission by becoming a friend of the Boulder Library Foundation. The Foundation values tax-deductible cash donations in any amount. These funds support programs and services not included in the library budget. All […]

Collection Development Policy

En Español Purpose The Boulder Public Library (BPL) Collection Development Policy is a framework for the growth and development of the collection of library materials and resources in support of its mission.  BPL seeks to provide a collection that balances viewpoints across a broad spectrum of subject matter and opinion in formats suitable to a […]

Reglas de conducta

Sky Cone at the Main Library

In English Propósito El Consejo de Administración del Distrito Bibliotecario Público de Boulder (BPLD) y los miembros del personal le damos la bienvenida. Lo invitamos a que use los espacios, servicios y recursos de la biblioteca y estamos comprometidos a brindarle a la comunidad un espacio acogedor, limpio y cómodo. Le pedimos su cooperación para […]

2018 Library Master Plan

building blocks

The foundational pillars of the Boulder Public Library Master Plan are the vision for the next 10 years, the goals, and commitments to the community. The vision defines BPL’s role in partnership with the community. Vision for the Next Ten Years The Boulder Public Library serves as a centerpiece of the community, a destination for […]

Posted on September 15, 2021
Categories: About