Exhibitions
Current
COLLAGING CONNECTIONS
Nov. 2024 – Jan. 2025, Canyon Ramp, Main Library
Collaging Connections is a collaboration amongst Boulder Public Library District staff, representing the ways in which we have all come together as both long-term and new co-workers. The project is a shared effort to build connections between its staff and to share with the community.
LAYERED LANDSCAPES
Nov. 6 – Jan. 27 at Meadows Library
Layered Landscapes is an exhibition of several artist’s books by Catherine Robinson from the series “Strata”. These books explore how storytelling, written language, and landscapes relate to memory and data storage.
LITTLE BANNED BOOK LIBRARY
Nov. 5 – Jan. 26 at Reynolds Library
The Little Banned Library, produced by Junkyard Social Club, is crafted from a charming antique wood-burning stove and dedicated to preserving and showcasing censored literary works. Inside, you’ll find each book accompanied by thought-provoking inscriptions designed to spark discussions on free speech, diverse perspectives, and historical significance. Settle in, warm your feet by the “fire”, and immerse yourself in a compelling read.
FACES OF FOOD ACCESS AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY
Aug. 30 – Nov. 24 on the Arapahoe Ramp, Main Library
This photojournalism project brings to life the faces and stories of individuals throughout Boulder County who struggle with food insecurity and are creating community resilience by creating their own food access programming. Our goal is to educate about hunger as an issue Boulder residents face daily, but to avoid suffering and instead highlight the resiliency that exists within our communities. Capturing stories from individuals from Boulder Food Rescue’s No Cost Grocery Programs sheds light on a side of Boulder that is often pushed out of view, inspiring understanding and calls to action for social change.
Upcoming
CARNEGIE LIBRARY: THEN AND NOW
Nov. 26 – Jan. 30, Arapahoe Ramp, Main Library
Featuring photographs and ephemera from the local history archives at Carnegie Library. Rediscover familiar downtown Boulder locations and learn about the unique collections at Carnegie.
OUBAITORI JAPANESE FLOWER EXHIBITION
Dec. 7 – 8 in the Canyon Gallery, Main Library
Over 50 beautiful Ikebana creations, on display with Edo Period scrolls, will highlight the season and inspire you. The Japanese concept of Oubaitori observes the qualities of plants, fruits, and flowers each unique in their own way without comparison. We invite you to explore individuality through a celebration of flowers.
SEEN V
Dec. 11 – Jan. 31 in the Canyon Gallery, Main Library
Opening Reception Dec. 11, 4:00-6:30 p.m. in the Canyon Gallery, Main Library
SEEN V is the fifth installment in a series of exhibits and performances by local teens and Creativity Alive, a Boulder-based community arts organization. Created in response to rising teen mental health issues, SEEN aims to foster mental health through creative expression and connection. This year’s theme is “How can we be more truly SEEN, and SEE others?”