Saturday, Sept. 14 – Sunday, Sept. 15
The Main Library is hosting the Jaipur Literature Festival Saturday and Sunday. Services, hours and parking will be impacted.

Posts Categorized: Events

The More You Know

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Preserving the Harvest 101 Learn the basics of food preservation methods such as blanching and freezing greens, canning vegetables and mashed-fruit jam preserves, drying herbs for a home apothecary, and fermentation methods for pickles and beans in this intro-level class. For ages 18+. Tuesday, September 10, 5 – 6 p.m., at Reynolds. What to Know: Powwow in […]

Kids and Family Corner

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Special Saturday Storytime with Boulder Fire Department Special All-Ages Storytime with Boulder Fire Department firefighters! Enjoy books, songs and learn about firefighting before we head outside to look at actual firetrucks!   Saturday, September 7, 10:15 a.m., at Main. Build Your Own Pollinator Shelter Build shelters for local pollinators to cozy up in through the winter. Learn […]

Volunteer at the Library Foundation’s 50 Year Gala

Book cover for Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus and a headshot picture of Bonnie Garmus beside the cover.

Thursday, September 26 The 50 Year Gala is Boulder’s signature library fundraising event for 2024. Featuring New York Times Best-Selling author Bonnie Garmus and stories of lives changed by library programs, the evening includes food and drink at the Main Library. Volunteers are needed for setup, check-in, guest assistance, and more. Join us in making this […]

JLF Colorado

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The Jaipur Literature Festival will return to Boulder Public Library in 2024! JLF Colorado is an uplifting international literature festival celebrating diversity, knowledge and the hope that great literature brings to society.  Enjoy conversation with the world’s leading writers, poets and changemakers on the critical topics of our time: culture, history, equity, ecology, economy and more. […]

Join the Boulder Public Library’s Democracy Series

Poster of the movie "Join or Die."

Over 20 programs are planned! Rediscover the history, significance, and joy of voting in our country through our Democracy Series. Learn how democracy fosters peace, prosperity, progress, and development for all citizens. From interactive storytimes to insightful workshops, these engaging programs will strengthen community connections as we navigate this election year together. To kick off […]

Open Call for Exhibitions

The 2025 open call application includes a range of exhibition spaces available within Boulder Public Library locations. Artists are invited to review the information below for each location and check off their desired exhibition space within their application. Artists may be selected for more than one location and can expect follow-up correspondence (if applicable). The […]

Solve Your Technology Problems

Get your digital questions answered every Saturday Bring your tablet, phone, laptop, or other device and all your questions! Our friendly volunteers answer basic tech questions and help with the library’s online resources. No registration is required. Drop-ins are held Saturdays at two locations: Meadows Branch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Main Library’s Flatirons […]

Family Play Festival 2024

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En Español Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at Foothills Community Park (800 Cherry Ave., Boulder, 80304) Sunday, April 14, 12–2 p.m. at George F. Reynolds Library Friday, April 19, 2–4 p.m. at Meadows Library Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at Main Library Drop-in and play, sing, read, write and talk at Spanish and English […]

Open Call Application

The 2025 Open Call includes a range of exhibition spaces available within Boulder Public Library and Boulder Recreation Centers. For inspiration take a look through our previous exhibitions. The application deadline is midnight August 31, 2024.

Storytime: Live or Anytime!

A librarian reads a robot storytime to a crowd of excited children

Storytime is a fun experience with books, art, music, learning and play. Enjoy interactive stories and build reading skills. Discover virtual storytimes, bilingual storytimes, STEAM storytimes and more on our calendar. 24/7 Storytime Watch storytimes on our YouTube page and Read With Us playlist.