Posts Categorized: Youth

Teen Spaces

All our teen spaces are open to youth in grades 6 – 12. Socialize, browse books, play games and study with tables, computers and comfy chairs. Podcasting equipment for teens is available to rent in the Main Library space. Main Library Fri – Sun 1 – 4:30 p.m. Mon – Thu2 – 6 p.m. Meadows […]

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 Reynolds Branch Library Friday, April 19, 2–4 p.m. at Meadows Branch 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 […]

Kanopy for Kids

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Free streaming with your library card Kanopy Kids is a streaming video service like Netflix and Disney+ and includes movies, TV series, animated storybooks, live-action features, and animated favorites. Suitable for children 2-8. Kanopy Kids titles don’t use play credits. You’ll have unlimited access to everything in the Kanopy Kids section.  Check out Kanopy Kids!.

Scavenger Hunt

An engaging artwork program created by Boulder youth  Characters and creatures have taken over the library! Head to your nearest Boulder Library location to participate. Creatures can be found at Main, Meadows, Reynolds, NoBo and outside of Carnegie. Can you find them all? This project was a collaboration between youth in Boulder, the Boulder Public […]

Request a Class Visit

Thank you for your interest in having a class visit! We welcome requests for all grades, Pre-K through 12. We are happy to have your class visit the library or a staff member come visit your class! Because of scheduling and staff considerations, please submit your request at least two weeks in advance of the […]

Summer of Discovery

June 1 – July 31 A summer reading challenge with experiences for all ages. Get reading, attend a program and win prizes! Sign up online with Beanstack or come to any library location to get a log and track your reading minutes.   Prizes  All finishers will receive a coupon for a free ice cream at […]

Posted on March 31, 2022
Categories: Youth

Homework Help by Brainfuse

Get free one-on-one help in any subject! Going back to school does not have to be a battle! If you or your child is struggling we can help. Homework Help by Brainfuse has FREE online tutors to help in all subjects from grades kindergarten to college. Create flashcards, create a whiteboard, or make a virtual […]

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

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En Español Reading books with your young child increases learning potential, especially before your child enters kindergarten. Boulder Public Library will help you track 100 books at a time to reach the goal of 1000 books before kindergarten. How to participate: Register at any Boulder Public Library location or sign up online to begin logging books you and your […]

Posted on July 13, 2020
Categories: Youth

Read With Us

Be sure to check our Kids & Family page for all our storytime options. Recorded Read with Us Storytimes Thanks to Boulder Channel 8, you can now bring the Boulder Public Library storytimes into your own home. Click on the episodes below to sing, play, and read! Read with Us Storytimes air on Boulder Channel 8. […]

Posted on May 18, 2020
Categories: Youth

Teen Viral Art: A Virtual Exhibit

Our lives have changed in a great many ways because of COVID-19. School moved online, sporting events have been canceled, and other special events have all been put on hold. We are coping with COVID-19 in different ways. These are the submissions we received from teens between May and August 2020, creating art and expressing […]

Posted on April 13, 2020
Categories: Teens, Youth