Boulder Public Library Events & Programs Feb - Apr 2020

BPL BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY

FREE EVENTS &

PROGRAMS

February + March + April 2020

AUTHOR TALK: DARREN DOCHUK AT MAIN Wednesday, April 15, 5–8 p.m. in the Canyon Theater CU HISTORY ATHEARN LECTURE FEATURING DARREN DOCHUK Professor Dochuk will discuss his recent book “Anointed with Oil: How Christianity and Crude Made Modern America”.

5 p.m. lecture with book signing following.

BOULDERREADS AT MAIN BoulderReads provides free literacy programs including adult tutoring, tutor training and Reading Buddies for children in kindergarten–3rd grade.

BoulderReads ofrece programas de alfabetización y apoyo gratuitos.

Nuestros servicios incluyen tutoría de adultos, formación de tutores y Compañeros de Lectura para niños en kinder a tercero grado.

boulderlibrary.org/boulderreads | 303–441–3139

BOULDERREADS TUTOR ORIENTATION Thursday, March 5, 6–7 p.m. | Thursday, March 12, 6–7 p.m.

Have you ever wondered about becoming a BoulderReads Literacy Tutor? Join our orientation, this session will help answer any of your questions about your role as a tutor. Orientation is required before registering for the full training.

Call 303-441-3192 with questions, or visit our website at bit.ly/35wDV1X.

TABLE OF CONTENTS All programs are free and drop-in unless otherwise noted. Most current information and a Spanish booklet version are available online. Visit calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

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CHILDREN & FAMILY

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CINEMA

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CIVIC LIFE

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CONCERTS

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COMMUNITY GROUPS

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EXHIBITIONS

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GENEALOGY

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LANGUAGES

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STORYTIMES

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TEENS

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WORKSHOPS

CHILDREN & FAMILY *Register at calendar.boulderlibrary.org

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GO CLUB FOR KIDS & TEENS

MINECRAFTERNOONS

Learn to play the ancient and mysterious board game known as Go. The rules are so simple they can be taught in a few minutes– but it can take a lifetime to master the game. Ages 5+.

Join us for collaborative engineering challenges and gameplay.

Two 40-minute rounds, each limited to ten players. Sign-ups are in person, first come, first-served, and begin at 3:45 p.m. Space is limited. Ages 7+.

Sundays, 2–5:30 p.m. at Main–Children’s Story Space

“MIS PININOS” / SPANISH CONVERSATION FOR KIDS “MIS PININOS” / GRUPO DE CONVERSACION EN ESPAÑOL Mondays, 4:15 p.m., Lunes a las 4:15 p.m. at NoBo

First & Third Friday, 4–5:30 p.m. at Meadows

GAMES @ MEADOWS

First & Third Friday, 4–5:30 p.m. at Meadows Play Nintendo Switch and enjoy family friendly board games!

Conversation Spanish group for kids ages 7–13. Play, practice and learn with a native Spanish speaker.

Grupo de conversacion en español para niños 7–13 años. Ven y diviertete, jugando, practicando y aprendiendo con nativa hablante en español.

LEGO BLOCK PARTY

CHESS CLUB

MOVIES @ MEADOWS

Second & Fourth Monday, 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Main– Mt. Sanitas Room Join Chessmaster Joshua Romero at our drop-in chess club.

Players of all abilities are welcome, ages 8–18. Children younger than 8 are welcome with an adult helper.

YOUTH MAKER HANGOUT

Tuesdays, 4–5:30 p.m. at Main–Mt. Sanitas Room Hang out and make your own digital designs and computer programs using a variety of tools of your choice: Scratch, Bitsbox, Micro:bit, SketchUp, Tinker CAD, Arduino programming, and more. Ages 7+. March 24 canceled.

NEW! TOUCHY-FEELY TECHNOLOGY TIME Second Thursday, 4–5:30 p.m. at Meadows

Feb. 13: Cross-stitch | March 12: Canceled April 9: Mechanical Arcade Games Play and learn with tactile tech! Get hands-on by crafting with screen-free technologies that have helped shape our world.

Ages 6+ and their families.

NEW! *GAME DESIGN WORKSHOP

Third Thursday, 4–5:30 p.m. at Meadows Feb. 20: Level Up the Library | March 19: Character Design Jam April 16: Pixel-Perfect Art Adventure Learn about the principles of game design and bring your ideas to life through a variety of creative and dazzling STEAM activities. Ages 6–14.

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First Friday, 4–5:30 p.m. at Main–Mt. Sanitas Room Bring out the bricks! We’ll announce a theme at the beginning of the hour so kids can use their building skills to construct their creations. All LEGOs® provided. Ages 7–10.

Second Friday, 4 p.m. at Meadows Feb. 14: Detective Pikachu | March 13: The Jungle Book (2016) April 10: Toy Story 4 A family friendly movie will be shown on a big screen, served with pizza and/or popcorn.

MOTHER DAUGHTER BOOKCLUB First Saturday, 3 p.m. at Meadows

Feb. 1: “To Stay Alive: Mary Ann Graves and the Tragic Journey of the Donner Party” April 4: “Three Times Lucky” A special bookclub for mother daughter pairs. Discuss the book selection and make a craft. Ages 8–14.

TWEEN TIME

Every Saturday, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at Main–Teen Space Feb. 22: Shrinky Dink Jewelry | March 28: Paper Beads April 25: Friendship Bracelets Every Saturday, during this time, 9 and 10-year-olds are welcome to invade the Teen Space. Activities are self-led, with guided activities on fourth Saturdays.

*DIY CRAZY SOAP AND BATH FIZZIES

Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. at Reynolds Learn how to make crazy soap and fun bath fizzies with hidden toys in this hands-on workshop presented by Two Bee Industries.

Ages 7–12.

*KIDS MAKE LEMON BERRY SCONES

SING, SHAKE & SHIMMY ALL AROUND THE EARTH

Enjoy a hands-on cooking experience with Sticky Fingers Cooking. Make and taste Scottish Valentines Lemon Berry Scones, Quick Clotted Cream, and Proper Tea. Ages 7–12.

Exciting, educational and entertaining songs, dances, and foot stomping fun with Kids House of Joy. This family band goes on a wild musical journey into eight countries with ten instruments and your vivid imagination by their side. All ages.

Sunday, Feb. 9, 2–3 p.m. at Main–Boulder Creek Room

*PAGES AND PAWS

Wednesdays, 3:45–5 p.m. at Meadows Come and read with a licensed therapy dog. A great opportunity for readers of all levels to practice their reading skills in a safe non-judgmental environment. Ages 5–12. No program April 29.

VALENTINE’S DAY PAJAMA PARTY & STUFFIE SLEEPOVER Thursday, Feb. 13, 4–4:45 p.m. at Main

Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m. at Reynolds, 3 p.m. at Meadows

*SODA BOTTLE DIVERS

Saturday, March 28, 3–4 p.m. at Meadows Learn about buoyancy during this hands-on experiment!

Participants will make homemade Cartesian divers and learn how the science behind them relates to fish, scuba diving equipment, and submersibles. Ages 7–12.

*YOUNG SCIENTISTS: TITANIC SINK OR SWIM Sunday, April 5, 3–4 p.m. at Main

Join our musical pajama party with a love and friendship theme.

Children can bring a stuffed animal to leave for a special stuffie sleepover in the library. Pick up stuffies on Feb. 14, along with pictures of their overnight adventures.

Build your own Titanic boat, then test the waters to see how it fairs. Learn why some objects sink (like a small pebble) and others float (like a cargo ship). Ages 7–12.

FAMILY DAY WITH TINKER ART

Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Reynolds

Saturday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m. at Reynolds Enjoy winter-inspired art projects during this special Family Day with Tinker Art Studio! Featuring three different project tables, children are invited to create seasonal inspired artwork. All ages.

*METAL EMBOSSING

Saturday, Feb. 15, 3 p.m. at Meadows Learn how to emboss on metal sheets and frame designs on card stock. Ages 5+.

*SPY SCIENCE: SEE BEHIND GLASSES Saturday, Feb. 22, 3–4 p.m. at Meadows

Sharpen your spy science knowledge in this hands-on workshop where participants will make their own “see behind glasses.”

Ages 7–12.

*STEM SKIING CHALLENGE

Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. at Reynolds Design a skier out of aluminum foil that can stand up on skis!

Participants will also engineer and measure slopes as they race their skiers against others. Ages 7–12.

*STEAM FOR TOTS

*WIND-POWERED SAIL CARS

Imagine, create, test, evaluate and refine your own windpowered sail car. Compete to see which sail car travels the farthest when pushed by the wind. Ages 7–12.

*CHIMERA ANIMALS

Saturday, April 18 11 a.m.–12 p.m. at Reynolds, 3–4 p.m. at Meadows

Chimeras are mythological creatures made up of more than one animal. Discover creative reuse in this hands-on workshop where participants will make new creations from old toys. Ages 10+ and their families.

*DAYLIGHT IN A BOTTLE

Saturday, April 25, 3–4 p.m. at Meadows Experiment with radiant energy to create a light made out of recycled materials. Bringing natural light indoors saves power and fuel for everyone. Participants will learn how “daylighting” helps people in other parts of the world. Ages 7–12.

BINARY SECRET CODE BEADS

Sunday, April 26, 2–3 p.m. at Main–Mt. Sanitas Room Spell out your name or a message with beads! Using the ASCII codes for letters as your pattern, make a necklace or bracelet with two colors of beads. Ages 5+.

Thursday, March 19, 9:15–10:15 a.m. at Main– Mt. Sanitas Room

MAD SCIENTIST DAY: FOOD SCIENCE

Explore hands on STEAM based activities. This program is designed to help children ask questions and spark curiosity about the world. Walk-ins are welcome while supplies last. Ages 2–6.

Do you have what it takes to be a mad scientist? Make slime, exploding candy, erupting volcanoes- you never know where your lab coat and goggles will take you! Come ready to learn, play, and explore. Ages 3+.

Wednesday, April 29, 4 p.m. at Reynolds

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CINEMA All screenings take place in the Canyon Theater at Main. No tickets are required.

DORIS’ SUNDAY MATINEES “THE 5,000 FINGERS OF DR. T.” | Sunday, Feb. 2, 1 p.m.

Dr. Terwlliker is a piano teacher gone berserk, holding 500 little boys captive in his diabolical institute and forcing them to play his music on a huge, serpentine, double-tiered piano. Sets, story and songs by Dr. Suess. (92 min.)

“EIGHT MEN OUT” | Sunday, April 5, 1 p.m.

Visiting CU-Boulder faculty member Dr. John Doody hosts a screening of this docudrama of the true story of the fixing of the 1919 Baseball World Series between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds. (119 min.)

THURSDAY CINEMA “LONELYHEARTS” | Thursday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m.

Directed by Vincent J. Donehue (1958). Set in New York City during the depression, an unnamed male newspaper columnist writes an advice column for the lovelorn and lonesome. Based on the expressionist black comedy novel by Nathaniel West. (99 min.)

“BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB” | Thursday, Feb. 27, 5 p.m.

Directed by Wim Wenders (Cuba-1999). A documentary about music in Cuba, assembling some of the greatest players in the history of Cuban music. (105 min.) Cuban snacks will be served.

“JULIETTE OF THE SPIRITS” | Thursday, March 12, 7 p.m.

Directed by Federico Fellini (Italy-1965). A woman suspicious her husband is unfaithful attends a seance, inadvertantly connecting her to spirits of her past. (144 min.) In Italian with subtitles.

“THE BIG LEBOWSKI” | Thursday, March 26, 5 p.m.

Directed by Ethan and Joel Coen (1998). An L.A. slacker and avid bowling dude is mistaken for a millionaire of the same namesake. (119 min.) White Russian cheesecake will be served.

“BLOW UP” | Thursday, April 9, 7 p.m.

Directed by Michaelangelo Antonioni (England-1966). A swinging London photographer accidently captures a shot that, upon enlargement, may indicate a crime. (111 min.)

“ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW” | Thursday, April 23, 5 p.m.

Directed by Jim Sharman (1976). In this cult musical comedy, a newly engaged couple’s car breaks down in a remote location. The duo must pay a call to a mansion full of bizarre characters. (119 min.)

CIVIC LIFE CITIZENSHIP CLASSES

Mondays, 6–7:30 p.m. at Main–Arapahoe Room Preparation class for the United States Citizenship test. No registration required.

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90-SECOND NEWBERY FILM FESTIVAL AT MAIN Saturday, April 4, 3–4:30 p.m., Canyon Theater & 2:30–3 p.m., Teen Space Best of the Best from 2019: 90-Second Newbery Film Fest Screening. The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival showcases short movies (made by kids from Boulder and beyond!) that tell the story of Newbery award-winning books in about 90 seconds. 90SecondNewbery.com

CONFERENCE ON WORLD AFFAIRS AT MAIN Monday, April 6–Thursday, April 9–Canyon Theater Join the satellite CWA sessions taking place daily in the Canyon Theater starting at 4:30 p.m.

All sessions are free and open to the public. For specific panel information visit: colorado.edu/cwa

CONCERTS No tickets are required. Arrive early for good seating!

SUNDAY CONCERT EAST MEETS WEST MEETS EAST Sunday, Feb. 9, 2–3:30 p.m. at Main– Canyon Theater Indian’s violin icon Dr. L. Subramaniam and CU College of Music double bass professor Paul Erhard journey through contemplative landscapes of sound, color, rhythm and mood. *Registration is required for this performance due to anticipated popularity.

MIDDAY MUSIC MEDITATION Wednesdays, Feb. 11, March 11 & April 8, 12–1 p.m. at Main–Canyon Theater Thursdays, Feb. 20, March 19 & April 16, 12–1 p.m. at Reynolds Mondays, Feb. 24 & April 27, 12–1 p.m. at Meadows (March 23 session canceled) Take a pause in your day to immerse yourself in an improvised soundscape featuring instruments such as the Turkish Oud, cello, zils, didgeridoo, auto-harp, flutes, and more. Musicians include Jesse Manno, Michael Stanwood, Brett Bowen, Jenna Woods, Dexter Payne, James Hoskins and Victor Mestas.

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CONCERTS No tickets are required. Arrive early for good seating!

3RD TUESDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERTS PLAYGROUND ENSEMBLE “THE SPACE PROGRAM” Tuesday, Feb. 18, 12–1 p.m. at Main–Canyon Theater

A multi-media experience in ‘domes’ featuring new commissions for spatialized audio and chamber ensemble, spatialized audio manipulation of existing chamber works, many with added video components. playgroundensemble.org/about/

#NOPHILTER WITH 3RD LAW DANCE Tuesday, April 21, 12–1 p.m. at Main– Canyon Theater Imagine pop, rock, and metal played by a virtuosic string quartet. Now meet #nophilter. Boulder Philharmonic musicians will play music you definitely know, but in a way you have never heard before. Featuring a performance by 3rd Law Dance, choreographed specifically for this concert.

TAKE DOWN THE DOOR Tuesday, March 17, 12–1 p.m. at Main–Canyon Theater Described as “a powerhouse Celtic band”, Take Down the Door hearkens the old Irish tradition of taking the door off its hinges and throwing it down on a dirt cottage floor when it was time for a party. Based in Lyons, Colorado, this high energy quintet features former Gaelic-Storm fiddler Jessie Burns, bassist Eric Thorin (Matt Flinner Trio, Jeff Austin Band), Colorado’s foremost Celtic fiddle and guitar duo Adam Agee and Jon Sousa, and singer/percussionist Beth Gadbaw.

THE LIBRARY CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS MATTHEW DANE-VIOLA & VIOLA D’AMORE & JONATHAN LEATHWOOD-GUITAR Sunday, March 15, 2–3:15 p.m. at Main–Canyon Theater English folk songs-arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Jonathan Leathwood. Baroque viola d’amore Suite-anonymous, Falla-Cançiones Populaire.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

The library sponsors many community-organized book, discussion, and activity groups.

For a full listing of topics and dates, visit: research.boulderlibrary.org/ReadingRoom/BookGroups 6

EXHIBITIONS

The full list of exhibition-related programs can be found on the library website.

MAKER MADE Feb. 8–March 30 at Main–Canyon Gallery & Satellite Exhibition at Meadows An exhibition celebrating the work of the designers, engineers, artists, and craftspeople who exemplify our maker community.

Showcased pieces will include printed materials, threedimensional objects, kinetic, and interactive projects.

A BILL VIELEHR: THE ARTIST BEHIND “THE VIELEHR” Feb. 7–March 22 at Main–Arapahoe Ramp Lifelong Boulder resident Bill Vielehr was a sculptor who committed himself fully to a career in fine art. Coinciding with the Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF), these original works are a fitting tribute to the award-winning artists presenting at BIFF.

WERE YOU HERE IN THE SIXTIES?

BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT (BVSD) April 3–26 at Main–Canyon Gallery & Satellite Exhibition at Meadows The Boulder Valley School District will once again hold its annual K–8 Art exhibit at the Boulder Public Library. Art teachers from all elementary and middle schools will select pieces of art and honor the student artists who created them at the opening reception on April 5. All are welcome to enjoy this event, which has been an important part of advocating for art in public education over the past decades.

AFRICAN AMERICANS OF BOULDER COUNTY Feb. 6–March 12 at Carnegie In celebration of Black History Month, learn about the African Americans who lived in, and contributed to, Boulder County from the late 1800s through the twentieth century. This display features photographs collected by Charles Nilon (1916-1991), professor emeritus of English at the University of Colorado Boulder, and director of the Black Studies Program.

March 19–April 30 at Carnegie This photographic display will take you down memory lane, when Pearl Street was not yet a mall, Mo Siegel made his first Celestial Seasonings tea brew and Scott Carpenter blasted into space!

BIGGER VIEW(S): EARTH, ANTHROPOCENE, BEAUTY March 27–May 24 at Main–Arapahoe Ramp This exhibition, featuring David D’Agostino, Jennifer Lord, and Noah Travis Phillips, formally and thematically questions dualistic viewpoints. The artists instead offer parallel, simultaneous realities of multi-centered nature.

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DROP IN TECH HELP AT MEADOWS Saturdays, 10:15–11:15 a.m.

We are expanding Drop In Tech Help to the Meadows Branch! It will meet weekly every Saturday at Meadows in Study Room #4 from 10:15-11:15 a.m.

NOTE: Unlike at Main, there will be no Tuesday evening Drop In Tech Help at Meadows.

Get help with basic technology questions of all kinds! Bring your device to our friendly, helpful and tech-savvy volunteers!

GENEALOGY

The Boulder Genealogical Society (BGS) offers genealogy classes at the Meadows Branch Library.

Please register by contacting Diane Barbour at mdbfrisco@gmail.com or 303-604-1051.

INTERMEDIATE GENEALOGY SERIES: RESEARCH LIKE A PRO Thursday, Feb. 13, March 12 & April 9, 1–3 p.m. at Meadows This class series is designed for family researchers who want to move beyond the beginning level. Focusing on the book “Research Like A Pro,” by Diana Elder, this series will discuss research tools and practices.

Sessions will be facilitated by professional genealogists.

For more information, please visit the Boulder Genealogical Society website at bouldergenealogy.org .

LANGUAGES CONVERSATIONS IN ENGLISH

Mondays/Lunes, 10:30–11:45 a.m. at Main–Teen Space

Practice your English!

Tuesdays/Martes, 12:30–1:45 p.m. at Meadows

Join our multi-level English conversation groups. No registration required – drop in as often as you’d like. Conversations are led by native English speakers.

¡Practique su inglés! Únase a nuestros grupos de conversación en inglés con diferentes niveles.

No es necesario inscribirse – puede acudir las veces que quiera. Las conversaciones son dirigidas por nativos de lengua inglesa.

Tuesdays/Martes, 6–7:15 p.m. at Main–Boulder Creek Room Wednesdays/Miércoles, 10:30–11:45 a.m. at Main–BoulderReads Lab Thursdays/Jueves, 10:30–11:45 a.m. at Main–Flatirons Meeting Room Fridays/Viernes, 10:30–11:45 a.m. at Main–Teen Space

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CELEBRATE BOULDER ARTS WEEK 2020 Friday, March 27–Saturday, April 4 Boulder Arts Week is Boulder’s only large-scale, inclusive celebration of our community’s vibrant arts and cultural offerings and our city’s thriving creativity. Beyond showcasing the full scope of the arts in Boulder, in 2020 the 7th annual Boulder Arts Week will feature FREE and DISCOUNTED arts and culture offerings, including art walks, exhibitions, performances, dance, music, theater, public art, lectures, readings, and workshops at venues throughout the city.

Video still collage inspired by Sacred Geometry performance, Angie Eng, Joshua Kristal, Sean Winters, 2019.

Untitled (abstract resin and alcohol ink), Brittany Free, 2019.

For more information visit boulderartsweek.org.

SPECIAL STORYTIME AT MAIN CELEBRATE MOTHER EARTH MUSICAL STORYTIME Thursday, April 23, 4–4:45 p.m.

All ages are welcome for a special afternoon storytime celebrating Earth Day to honor our Mother Earth. Enjoy songs, musical stories, movement and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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STORYTIMES Storytimes last 30–45 minutes. All ages unless otherwise noted.

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MAIN *Programs are age-specific. Space at Main is limited; please arrive early to pick up your token for admission.

MONDAYS

THURSDAYS

*TODDLER TIME

ALL AGES STORYTIME

Mondays, 9:15 a.m., Mt. Sanitas Room

Thursdays, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space

24–36 months.

MUSICAL STORYTIME

ALL AGES STORYTIME

Mondays, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space

TUESDAYS *LAP BABIES

Tuesdays, 9:15 a.m., Mt. Sanitas Room Birth–15 months.

AROUND THE WORLD STORYTIME

Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space

Thursdays, 4 p.m., Children’s Story Space

TODDLER DANCE PARTY

First Thursday, 9:15 a.m., Boulder Creek Room 24–36 months.

FRIDAYS ALL AGES STORYTIME

Fridays, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space

Celebrate world cultures through books, music and play in this interactive storytime for all ages.

SATURDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

Saturdays, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space

*WOBBLERS & WALKERS

SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIME

Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m., Mt. Sanitas Room 15–24 months.

MUSICAL STORYTIME

Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space

ALL AGES STORYTIME

First Saturday, 10:15–11 a.m., Children’s Story Space Enjoy books, songs and more en Español on the first Saturday of the month. All ages welcome.

Disfrute libros, canciones y más en Español el primer sábado del mes. Todas las edades son bienvenidas.

NOBO MONDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIMES: READ & PLAY IN SPANISH

Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m.

Mondays, 10:15 a.m.

Bilingual Storytime. Enjoy books, songs, games and more with a native Spanish speaker. All ages.

TUESDAYS AROUND THE WORLD STORYTIME Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.

Celebrate world cultures through books, music, and play in this interactive storytime. All ages.

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LAP BABIES Birth–15 months.

SATURDAYS SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIME: READ & PLAY IN SPANISH Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.

Bilingual Storytime. Enjoy books, songs, games and more with a native Spanish speaker. All ages.

REYNOLDS

MEADOWS

MONDAYS

MONDAYS

BABIES & BOARD BOOKS

ALL AGES STORYTIME

Mondays, 10:15 a.m.

A twenty-minute storytime for babies and toddlers focused on music and books, followed by tea and coffee for grownups.

TUESDAYS ALL AGES STORYTIME Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.

WEDNESDAYS NEW TIME! LAP BABIES Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m.

Birth–15 months.

LEGO STORYTIME

First & Third Wednesday, 4 p.m.

Stories and Lego Building. Ages 3+.

STEAM STORYTIME

Second & Fourth Wednesday, 4 p.m.

Each week will feature stories and a STEAM-based activity focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts. Ages 3+.

Feb. 12: White Crayon Watercolor | Feb. 26: Marble Run March 11: Ice Archaeology | March 25: Thaumatropes April 8: Invisible Ink | April 22: Plastic Bag Monotypes

THURSDAYS NEW TIME! WOBBLERS & WALKERS Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.

Mondays, 10:15 a.m.

TUESDAYS NEW TIME! LAP BABIES Tuesdays, 9:15 a.m.

Birth–15 months.

WEDNESDAYS LEGO STORYTIME

First & Third Wednesday, 10:15 a.m.

Stories and Lego Building. Ages 3+.

STEAM STORYTIME Second, Fourth & Fifth Wednesday, 10:15 a.m.

Each week will feature stories and a STEAM-based activity focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts. Ages 3+.

THURSDAYS CRAFT STORYTIME

Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.

A combination of storytime readings and craft activities with hands-on fun. Ages 3+.

FRIDAYS

PLAYTIME STORYTIME Fridays, 10:15 a.m.

Pre-literacy storytime based on the concept of play.

15–24 months.

SPECIAL STORYTIME

FRIDAYS

SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIME: READ & PLAY IN SPANISH

SING & PLAY STORYTIME Fridays, 10:15 a.m.

Sunday, March 8, 12:15 p.m.

Bilingual Storytime. Enjoy books, songs, games and more with a native Spanish speaker. All ages.

Pre-literacy storytime based on the concept of music and play.

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TEENS Grades 6–12. *Register at calendar.boulderlibrary.org

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LEGIT KNITS

FIRST FRIDAY FOOD LAB

Feb.–April: Fingerless Gloves New to knitting? Learn this relaxing and creative skill in a group! Or, if you already knit at home, bring your project to work on and enjoy snacks. All supplies will be provided.

Feb 7: Mints | March 6: Guacamole | April 3: Cheese Do you have a discerning palate? Or do you just like to eat?

Either way, join us at First Friday Food Lab to try out new flavors. Good, gross, or in between—vote for your favorites!

Tweens welcome!

Fourth Monday, 4:30–6 p.m., Main–Teen Space

ANIME CLUB

First Friday, 4 p.m. at Reynolds

Second Tuesday, 4:30–6 p.m. at Main–Teen Space

JACKBOX GAMES

Feb. 11: Haikyu!! (Sports) March 10: My Little Monster (Slice of Life/Romance) April 14: Hunter x Hunter (Action) Try new anime and Japanese snacks! We will have ramen and something sweet for you to taste. The perfect place to make new friends!

Do you love board games? Or video games? Jackbox games are both! You make the games yourself while making others laugh. All Jackbox games provided, just bring your smartphone. Food will be provided.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

B-TAB Third Wednesday, 4:30–5:30 p.m. at Main– Eldorado Room M-TAB Third Friday, 4–5 p.m. at Meadows R-TAB Third Thursday, 4–5 p.m. at Reynolds Get involved at YOUR library! Teens meet to plan events, recommend books, and more! It’s a great way to meet new people, earn community service hours, and get active in your community.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING

First Wednesday, 4:30–6 p.m. at Main–Teen Space Second Thursday, 4–5:30 p.m. at Reynolds Magic players of all abilities welcome! Get Deck building tips, strategies for card play, and more! Duel against your friends or find new teens to challenge.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Fourth Wednesday, 5:15–6:45 p.m. at Main– Teen Space Dungeons and Dragons players of all abilities welcome! Create your own player, learn tips from other teens, and meet new friends! Snacks provided.

*TINKER, MAKE, CREATE!

First Thursday, 4–5:30 p.m. at Reynolds Feb. 6: Retro Toy Pendants | March 5: Woven Wall Art April 2: Felted Soap Join us on the first Thursday of every month to tinker, make and create!

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Second Friday, 4–5 p.m. at Main–Teen Space

FOURTH FRIDAY FANDOM

Fourth Friday, 4–5:30 p.m. at Meadows Feb. 28: Book Hedgie Characters March 27: Mini Pokemon Notebooks April 24: Fandom Hair Scrunchies Celebrate and share favorite fandoms with friends!

We’ll create things, play games, and delve into trivia.

*CHOCOLATE RHAPSODY WITH NOELLE

*TEEN ZINE ON ADOPTION

Excite your taste buds and learn how to make hand-rolled chocolate truffles and infused chocolate bars with a teen chocolatier. Take home Valentine’s Day gifts for your family or friends!

Create a single-page, comic book zine based on stories related to adoption. Showcase your handmade art in the teen exhibit directly to follow the program.

Thursday, Feb. 13, 4–5 p.m. at Main–Teen Space

Saturday, March 7, 2–4:30 p.m. at Main– Eldorado Room

PODCAST WORKSHOP WITH LOCAL PODCASTER, DAVE GONZALES: RECORDING & PRODUCING A PODCAST Tuesday, Feb. 25, 4:30–6 p.m. at Main–Teen Space

Learn how to record, produce, and upload a podcast to the Foundry RSS Feed, using the resources available at the Digital Foundry.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING AT MAIN & REYNOLDS First Wednesday, 4:30-6 p.m. at Main & Second Thursday, 4–5:30 p.m. at Reynolds We’re spreading the MAGIC to a new land! Gather with us at the Main Library on the First Wednesday from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Teen Space and now also at the Reynolds Library on the Second Thursday of every month from 4–5:30 p.m.

Duel against friends, get deck building tips, and learn strategies for card play. For teens and adults.

GETTING AHEAD IN A JUST-GETTIN’-BY WORLD AT MAIN Wednesdays, Feb. 5–May 13, 5:30–8 p.m.

“Getting Ahead” is a book and a 16-session curriculum that helps individuals in poverty build their resources for a more prosperous life for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Interested? Contact catherine@efaa.org for more information or to register.

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WORKSHOPS *Register at calendar.boulderlibrary.org

= STE AM Concepts

*RETRO TOY PENDANTS

Thursday, Feb. 6, 4–5:30 p.m. at Reynolds Discover creative reuse and handson jewelry making in this workshop presented by Denver maker and recycling activist Teresa Castaneda.

Participants will use old toys to cast resin molds and make wearable art!

Ages 12–adult.

UKES UNITE! REYNOLDS UKULELE WORKSHOP Mondays beginning Feb. 24, 6–7 p.m. at Reynolds

Come “rawk” with us and learn a new instrument! Bring your own ukulele or borrow one of ours in this drop in program.

Learn the basics on strumming, chords, and popular songs over this 10 week session. Ages 12–adult.

*OLD SCHOOL FILM SCHOOL NEW SCHOOL FILM SCHOOL Thursday, Feb. 20, Thursday, March 19 & Thursday, April 16, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at Main–Canyon Theater

Calling all filmmakers: the library has the facility and software to convert your digital motion picture files to DCP format, so you are festival ready. This monthly workshop includes time for creating DCP files and screening your short full-size in the Canyon Theater, as well as access to 8 & 16 mm projectors, editors and splicers.

Call Joel Haertling to reserve a one-hour time slot 303-441-3197.

SEED TO TABLE These programs are part of several Seed to Table events and services at the library that focus on sustainable living. boulderlibrary.org/seed-to-table

*BEECHICAS: LOVE THE BEES POLLINATORS FLAGS! Wednesday, Feb. 12, 4–5:30 p.m. at Main– Mt. Sanitas Room

Learn about which plants bees love and which different plants bloom throughout the year, while creating colorful pollinator flags for your garden—a Pollinator Valentine! All ages, 12 and under with an adult helper.

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*ADULTOLOGY: SWEET TREATS

Thursday, Feb. 13, 6–7:30 p.m. at Main– Boulder Creek Room Bring a friend and learn how to craft beautiful desserts like petit fours, cookies, and truffles! This delicious workshop will be led by Matt Collier, head chef of Seeds Library Café.

Ages 18+.

SEED TO TABLE CONT. *ADULTOLOGY: SEED STARTING & SAVING Thursday, March 12, 6–7:30 p.m. at Main–Boulder Creek Room

Grow your own food and save your bounty’s seeds for next year! We will cover all the information you need to master seed-starting and seed-saving. Perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners.

Ages 18+

*BEECHICAS: MAKE A NATIVE BEE HOUSE WITH GLASS BOTTLES! Wednesday, March 18, 4–5:30 p.m. at Main–Mt. Sanitas Room Gear up for spring and learn about native pollinators and how to encourage biodiversity in your own backyard ecosystem.

Make a native bee house using wine bottles with nesting straws. All ages, 12 and under with an adult helper.

REDUCING FOOD WASTE: FROM THE GARDEN TO THE KITCHEN Thursday, March 26, 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Main– Boulder Creek Room

Learn tips about reducing food waste from Boulder Food Rescue staff. They will share the methods urban farms and home gardeners use to redistribute extra produce to the community and answer questions about how to bring this practice into your own life. All ages.

*ADULTOLOGY: SEASONAL SPRING COOKING Thursday, April 9, 6–7:30 p.m. at Main–Boulder Creek Room

Celebrate the seasonal abundance of bright spring vegetables and use up the last of the root cellar’s stores! This creative cooking demo workshop will be led by Seeds Cafe Staff.

Samples available. Ages 18+.

*BEECHICAS: BEE LITERATE NOTECARD AND SEALING WAX WORKSHOP! Wednesday, April 29, 4–5:30 p.m. at Main–Mt. Sanitas Room Discover how bees make wax and how it has been used for centuries.

Make sealing wax and carve your own special stamp for sealing envelopes with beautiful notecards.

All ages, 12 and under with an adult helper.

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WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS IN BLDG 61 BLDG 61 is a free community workshop that provides maker education and technology to the public in a creative and inclusive environment. The makerspace is accessed through scheduled events listed on the bldg61.org calendar. Tours are welcome during listed Open Studio hours. The space is closed during unscheduled times. *Register for classes and learn more at bldg61.org.

All BLDG 61 workshops teach STEAM Concepts

MONDAY *MAKER MONDAYS Select Mondays, Various Times

*LASER CUTTING TOOL ORIENTATION Select Mondays, 5–7 p.m.

*CNC MACHINE TOOL ORIENTATION Select Mondays, 5–7 p.m.

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY *SHOP 61 GUIDED ACCESS 1–4 p.m.

*CNC GUIDED ACCESS 1–6:30 p.m.

OPEN STUDIO & LIMITED SHOP ACCESS 4–7 p.m.

*LASER CUTTING GUIDED ACCESS 1–6:30 p.m.

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SATURDAY OPEN STUDIO & LIMITED SHOP ACCESS Select Saturdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

*LASER CUTTING GUIDED ACCESS Select Saturdays, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

*CNC GUIDED ACCESS

Select Saturdays, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

BLDG 61 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT The following tools are available during BLDG 61’s scheduled Drop-In events: Lulzbot 3D printers, Othermill CNC machine, vinyl cutter, sewing machines, sergers, embroidery machine, looms, spinning wheels, electronics bench, soldering irons, airbrush, and more depending on availability.

The following woodshop tools are available during Shop 61 events: table saw, jointer/planer, drum sander, bandsaw, chop saw, oscillating spindle sander, edge sander, track saw, vacuum press, workbench, clamps, various jigs, and hand tools. The Shopbot CNC Machine and Epilog Laser Cutters are available during their respective tool orientation and guided practice events.

CULTIVATING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: GROWING BIODIVERSITY & ELIMINATING TOXICS AS REGENERATIVE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS AT MAIN Beyond Pesticides 38th Annual Conference | City of Boulder Community Call to Action Friday and Saturday, April 17–18 Our food system and landscaping practices are contributing to climate change and biodiversity loss.

What if the systems that created these problems hold the key to solving them? Join scientists, policymakers, grassroots organizers, educators, writers, artists, and hands-on practitioners to share ideas and create transformative solutions. bouldercolorado.gov/cultivating-healthy-communities

THE MARIA ROGERS ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM AT CARNEGIE Our program documents Boulder County through oral-history interviews.

The voices in our collection build an understanding of place, time, community, and diversity. Explore the digital archive: localhistory.boulderlibrary.org

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THANK YOU Boulder Public Library would like to thank the Boulder Library Foundation for its generous support of library programs such as Summer of Discovery, BoulderReads, the Concert Series, the Teen Space, BLDG 61 and many more.

Become the Boulder Library Foundation’s next supporter and make a donation today!

boulderlibraryfoundation.org

LIBRARY LOCATIONS MAIN

NOBO

MEADOWS

1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80302 303–441–3100

4600 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304 303–441–3100

4800 Baseline Rd., Boulder, CO 80303 303–441–3100

CARNEGIE

GEORGE REYNOLDS

1125 Pine St., Boulder, CO 80302 303–441–3110

3595 Table Mesa Dr., Boulder, CO 80305 303–441–3100

Note: The Meadows Branch Library is located on the back side of the Safeway shopping complex and is accessed from the second left-hand entrance turn off of Mohawk Drive.

boulderlibrary.org