Posts Categorized: News

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 […]

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!

Colorado State Parks Backpack kits

Backpack and Pass

Check one out to explore Colorado’s 42 beautiful state parks for free We’ve teamed up with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado State Library. For the new Colorado State Parks backpacks you can check out!  Each backpack checks out for one week and includes: a Colorado State Parks pass binoculars Colorado Wildlife Guide Colorado […]

Posted on April 14, 2024
Categories: About, News

Family Play Festival 2024

family play festival logo

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 […]

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 (+ […]

Get help with your 2023 taxes!

someone working on their taxes. they have papers spread out and a calculator.

Need tax forms? Our locations do not carry ANY hard copy forms, but you can visit our Tax Forms Research page for specific links to commonly used federal and state forms. Get FREE Tax Preparation Boulder Public Library (BPL) is partnering with Tax Help Colorado and Mile High United Way to provide FREE, high-quality tax preparation to households […]

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 […]