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Upcoming Theater Happenings

A full audience sitting in the Canyon Theater.

Bee Chicas Present: If It’s Meant to Bee, Let It Bee Learn practices you can follow, such as gardening with native bees in mind, that can buffer against population fluctuations, especially in arid environments. Save your seat. Thursday, Aug. 1, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Film Social Make a themed craft and […]

Summer of Discovery Ends July 31

Over 4,000 community members have read over 1.9 million minutes this summer It’s not too late for a chance to win big. Complete the Summer of Discovery reading challenge and log your minutes by July 31 for a chance to win an iPad (adults/teens), Nintendo Switch (children), or Toniebox® (pre-readers)!

Democracy Programming in the Theater

People standing to take citizenship pledge

We The People: The Democracy Cycle From a Boulder mobile home park to a Denver jail cell and a council gathering in Gunnison, the three Democracy Cycle short plays reflect Colorado communities’ stories. Join us for staged readings that explore finding shelter—a home—in turbulent times. The answer might be closer than we think. This event is organized […]

Recommended Read 

cover of four thousand paws

Four thousand paws: caring for the dogs of the Iditarod : a veterinarian’s story by Lee Morgan “This is the first book about the famous Iditarod sled race from a trail veterinarian’s perspective. Morgan tells stories of trial, tragedy, and triumph in each of the 26 checkpoints from Anchorage to Nome in a humorous and engaging […]

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 […]

The Canyon Theater is Open to the Public

Picture of the theater from the stage of seating and lights on.

Our Canyon Theater is a 190-seat venue. We are dedicated to offering this space to host free open to the public community events. The theater provides a staffed and accessible venue at no cost to the organizer. Canyon Theater is perfect for presentations, film screenings, and musical events. The venue includes lighting, sound, and projection systems. Theater […]

2024 Library Card Art Contest Winners

New Library Card graphics for 2024. Winners selected from March Library Card Art contest.

The library is thrilled to unveil the winning designs for new library cards, created by community members. Congratulations to Ayamani, Anya, Colton, Abby, and Hannah! These cards will be available this summer!

Digital Navigator Tech Help

Information with Drop-in Tech Help, Tuesdays 2-5 p.m. at Main Library.

Lost in tech? Let’s navigate together! Our digital navigator program is here to assist you with a wide range of digital tasks, from setting up email to navigating the internet. Install apps, find affordable internet options and apply for community resources with individualized help from the digital navigator. For an appointment contact Cheryl K (+ […]

Recommended Read

Bookcover for Ultra-Processed People

Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind the Food that Isn’t Food by Chris Van Tulleken   “The author, an infectious disease doctor, does a masterful job presenting the harm caused by ultra-processed foods to our physical and mental health as well as the environment. This book motivated me to change my diet and see the need for […]

Becoming Boulder Public Library District

Aerial image of Main Library in the fall

As 2023 winds to a close, the Boulder Public Library District Board of Trustees is reflecting on a whirlwind year spent preparing to transition to a library district and is looking ahead to the transition in early 2024. “The library staff and the trustees have been working rigorously to fulfill the campaign promises,” said Trustee […]