Boulder Public Library Free Events & Programs Feb, Mar & April 2022

BPL BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY

FREE EVENTS &

PROGRAMS

February, March, and April 2022

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STEAM Week

FAMILY PLAY FESTIVAL Friday, April 22, 2–4 p.m. at Meadows Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at Main Sunday, April 24, 1–3 p.m. at George Reynolds Drop-in and play, sing, read, write and talk at Spanish and English activity stations.

Families with children from birth to age five enjoy educational activities and take-home crafts and prizes as well as new ideas for family fun.

STEAM Week February 8-12 Try something new or sharpen your skillset during STEAM Week, a week-long series for all ages to explore new technologies, code, and engage in problem solving with gadgets.

DROP-IN TECH HELP Saturdays, 1–3 p.m. at Main Drop-In Tech Help sessions are every Saturday afternoon in the Flatirons Room. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes when others are waiting. No registration required for in-person help. Bring your questions and your device!

HOMEWORK HELP NOW BY BRAINFUSE Get free one-on-one homework help from a live online tutor.

Tutors are available for all-subjects grades k-college on the Brainfuse platform. Make flashcards, create a whiteboard, or make a virtual study room for you and your friends. research.boulderlibrary.org/brainfuse

CARNEGIE LIBRARY FOR LOCAL HISTORY Explore thousands of digitized photos, oral histories, maps and documents that tell the story of Boulder’s history on the Carnegie Library for Local History website: localhistory.boulderlibrary.org Need help researching? Email local history questions to AskCarnegie@boulderlibrary.org

ON DEMAND PROGRAMS The library has hundreds of programs saved on its YouTube page available for viewing anytime. Many of our programs are also available in Español. Check out our playlists: • Storytimes for all ages • BLDG 61 – maker lessons • Family Play Festival – early literacy activities

• Gardening tutorials • BeeChicas – pollinator workshops • Community Cooks – virtual cooking demos and ingredient lists

AUTHOR TALKS TO BREAK A COVENANT: AUTHOR VISIT WITH ALISON AMES AT BOOK QUEERIES Tuesday, Feb. 1, 4:30 p.m., Out Boulder County Get spooky this February at Book Queeries, our queer-themed book club for teens!

Local author Alison Ames will be visiting to discuss her debut novel “To Break a Covenant”, a young adult paranormal/horror book. Hosted in collaboration with Out Boulder County for teens in grades 6–12. Registrants will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last, courtesy of the Boulder Library Foundation. Learn more and register: bit.ly/3o9wfit

BLDG 61 BLDG 61, the Boulder Public Library’s Makerspace, offers virtual and in-person access to 3D printers, laser cutters and more. Check out BLDG61.org to find out what you can MAKE!

BOULDERREADS BOULDERREADS LITERACY for ALL. Individual adult literacy, language, and high school equivalency tutoring: Get the help you need to succeed! boulderreads.org CAREER ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL: Scholarship-based online high school diploma, plus a career certificate in one of nine areas! boulderlibrary.org/cohs CONVERSATIONS IN ENGLISH: Join other English learners and practice your speaking and listening skills in a friendly and informal environment. Groups meet online six days a week.

To sign up: boulderlibrary.org/english

CHILDREN & FAMILY

Providing an abundance of literacy-based storytimes and activities in a fun and uplifting environment! = STEAM Concepts

* = Registration required

*LEGO BUILD-ALONG WITH PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES First Saturday of the month, 2–3 p.m. at Main Saturday, March 19 at 2 p.m. at George Reynolds Saturday, April 23 at 1 p.m. at Meadows Bring LEGO to life and explore engineering principles alongside an experienced instructor from Play-Well TEKnologies. Ages 6–11. For upcoming themes and to register: bit.ly/3jdPdl7 GO CLUB Sundays, 1:30–4:45 p.m. at Main Learn to play the ancient and mysterious board game known as Go. Developed 4000 years ago in China, the rules are so simple they can be taught in a few minutes, but it can take a lifetime to master.

STEAM FOR TOTS Monday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. at Main Monday, April 11, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. at Main

STEAM FOR TOTS CONTINUED Interactive hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) activities with your tot. Ages 2–6 with an adult. *“MIS PININOS”/SPANISH CONVERSATION FOR KIDS Wednesdays, 4 p.m. Online Join us virtually and have fun playing, practicing and learning with a native Spanish speaker. Ages 6–13.

“Mis Pininos”/ Grupo de conversacion en español para niños (6 a 13 años). Ven y diviertete, jugando, practicando y aprendiendo con nativa hablante en español. *MINECRAFT 8-BIT ART Saturday, April 16, 2–3:30 p.m. at George Reynolds Minecraft! Pac-Man! Tetris! SUS?! All of these characters make 8-bit art that we will recreate and play on paper with fusible perler beads. All while learning about the evolution of computer art and how it evolved and influences designs we see everyday. Ages 6–11.

Register: bit.ly/30deZQg

1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN Reading books with your young child increases learning potential, especially before your child enters kindergarten. Kick start your child’s lifelong reading habit with our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge! Track their reading online, in the Beanstack app, or on paper.

Learn more and sign up: boulderlibrary.org/youth/1000-books

CIVIC LIFE

Citizenship classes meet every Monday to discuss and study the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. All nationalities and languages welcome. To register: email booksforhumanity@yahoo.com

COMMUNITY GROUPS The library sponsors many community-organized book discussions and activity groups.

A full listing of topics and dates are available on the library calendar.

EXHIBITIONS “LOOKOUT ROAD” Jan. 8–Feb. 23 on the Arapahoe Ramp at Main Liza Weems presents a photography exhibition focused on the plains east of Boulder.

This area was the background of her childhood home and remains very important to her.

She often visits these plains with her camera and captures beautiful landscape images.

“MAKER MADE” Feb. 4–March 28 in the Canyon Gallery at Main and at Meadows BLDG 61 is thrilled to present the return of Maker Made, an exhibition celebrating the diverse and inspiring work produced by the makers in our community.

“THE CONTINUOUS LINE” March 1–April 28 on the Arapahoe Ramp at Main “The Continuous Line” explores human connection through imagination and creative collaboration using the subconscious as a vehicle for dialogue. Each drawing has been passed along to new participants who responded with their own drawing, a process that is repeated to create long, panoramic visual lines of connection. Presented by Studio Arts Boulder.

“BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT (BVSD)” April 6–May 2 in the Canyon Gallery at Main and at Meadows BVSD will once again hold its annual K–8 art exhibition at the Boulder Public Library. Art teachers from all elementary and middle schools will select pieces of art and honor the student artists.

STORYTIMES

Check online for our most updated listings. To access our recorded storytimes: bit.ly/BPLstorytime

Dial-a-Story in Spanish and English: Call 303-441-3102 to hear books read aloud by library staff. Stories change weekly on Tuesdays.

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ALL AGES STORYTIME Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m.

ALL AGES STORYTIME Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.

SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIME Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.

BABYTIME Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.

ZOOM ALL AGES STORYTIME Fridays (virtual) at 10:15 a.m.

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MEADOWS

BILINGUAL ART, DANCE AND STORYTIME Mondays at 10:15 a.m.

ALL AGES STORYTIME Thursdays and Fridays at 10:15 a.m.

AROUND THE WORLD STORYTIME Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.

NoBo Storytimes take place at Holiday Park (4650 14th Street), weather permitting.

LAP BABIES Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.

PLAY, READ AND FUN BILINGUAL STORYTIME Saturdays at 10:15 a.m.

TWEEN TIME: IRISH DANCE WITH RACHEL! Saturday, April 2 at 12 p.m., Teen Space at Main Join us in the Teen Space for a special one-hour Irish dance class with library employee Rachel! Wear your comfiest activewear and shoes or socks you can dance in! Ages 9–11.

TWEENS & TEENS

* = Registration required = STEAM Concepts

Providing an inclusive in-person and online space to watch movies, discuss books, eat snacks, and learn about multicultural traditions! For grades 6–12. Full list of programs: bit.ly/tweenandteen BOOK QUEERIES First Tuesday of the month, 4:30–5:30 p.m. at Out Boulder County Feb. 1: “To Break a Covenant” by Alison Ames + Author Visit March 1: “Silhouette of a Sparrow” by Molly Beth Griffin April 5: “The Lucky List” by Rachael Lippincott Explore queer representation in teen literature in this LGBTQ+ book club!

Registrants receive a free book copy while supplies last. bit.ly/bookqueeries ANIME CLUB Second Tuesday of the month, 4:30–5:30 p.m. at Main Feb. 8: “Dr. Stone” March 8: “How To Keep A Mummy” April 12: “Promised Neverland” Miss watching anime with your friends? Join us inperson! We’ll watch a couple of episodes of an anime every month, dabble in some trivia, and talk all things anime. Invite your friends, attend with your siblings and enjoy making new, like-minded friends.

*TEEN CHATS WITH BTAB First and Third Wednesday of the month, 4:30–5:30 p.m. at Main Meet members of the Boulder Teen Advisory Board (BTAB)! Help plan events and participate in fun activities with other teens in the community while earning volunteer service hours. Register: bit.ly/3rrPcgX *MYSTERIUM Fourth Wednesday of the month, 4:30–5:45 p.m. at Main Join us every month for a teen-led game of Mysterium, a cooperative murder-mystery board game! No prior experience necessary! *TWEEN TIME First Saturday of the month, 12–1:30 p.m. at Main Learn new skills while completing craft projects, play games, and access the Teen Space. Ages 9–11.

Register: bit.ly/3IaiKWZ MAGIC THE GATHERING Second Saturday of the month, 1:30–3:30 p.m. at Main Duel against your friends or find new teens to challenge at this teen-led event for magic players of all abilities!

WORKSHOPS

* = Registration required = STEAM Concepts

SEED TO TABLE: A series of programs that focus on sustainable living ranging from gardening and cooking to natural remedies and supporting pollinators. boulderlibrary.org/seed-to-table *BEECHICAS

Second Wednesday of the month, 4–5:30 p.m. at Main Feb. 9: Valentines for the Bees March 9: Make a Native Bee House April 13: Kick Your Plastic Habit Learn how to support pollinators, biodiversity and our environment. Adult supervision for under 12.

SEED SWAPS Saturday, March 12, 1–3 p.m. at Main Saturday, March 19, 1–3 p.m. at Meadows Share and trade homegrown seeds and unopened packets of storebought seeds. Envelopes available!

Any donated seeds will be added to our Seed Library.

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 Teen Space, BLDG 61 and many more.

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

boulderlibraryfoundation.org

LIBRARY LOCATIONS

Please visit our website for hours and available services at each location

boulderlibrary.org MAIN

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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.