TWEENS & TEENS

Providing an inclusive space to watch movies, discuss books, eat snacks, and learn about multicultural traditions! For grades 6–12. Full list of programs: bit.ly/tweenandteen

= STEAM concepts * = Registration required

*BOOK QUEERIES

First Thursday of the month, 5–6 p.m. at Out Boulder County (3340 Mitchell Ln, Boulder)

Aug.: “Like A Love Story” by Abdi Nazemian

Sept.: “A Million to One” by Adiba Jaigirdar

Oct.: “She is a Haunting” by Trang Thanh Tran

Explore LGBTQIA+ representation in books! Tea and snacks provided. Meets at Out Boulder County on the first Thursday of the month at 5 p.m. Register and receive a free copy of the book while supplies last.

TEEN GAME NIGHT

Third Wednesday of the month, 4:30–6 p.m. at NoBo

Play games in August, make your own stickers and tattoos in September, and celebrate Día de Muertos in October.

*TWEEN GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB

Last Sunday of the month, 3:30–4:30 p.m. at Meadows

Aug.: “Be Prepared” by Vera Brosgol

Sept.: “The Cardboard Kingdom” by Chad Sell

Oct.: “The Witch Boy” by Molly Knox Ostertag

Tweens discuss a different graphic novel each month and complete a related activity. Register for a free copy of the book to keep while supplies last.

* BOULDER TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (BTAB)

First Wednesday at Main

Second Wednesday at Reynolds

Third Thursday at Meadows

4:30–5:30 p.m. Starting in September.

Get involved by becoming a member of the Boulder Teen Advisory Board (BTAB)! Earn volunteer service hours while helping the library meet the needs of teens in the community. Snacks provided!

College Prep

WRITING MEANINGFUL AND MEMORABLE COLLEGE ESSAYS

Wednesday, Aug. 9, 4:30–5:30 p.m. at Main in the Teen Space

New York Times bestselling author Manette Ansay has spent 30 years teaching college students and will be leading this event on how to write meaningful college essays and will answer your questions about the application process.

*ASK THE PROFESSOR: HELP WITH COLLEGE PLANNING AND APPLICATIONS

Second Wednesdays of the month: Sept. 13, Oct. 11 and Nov. 8, 4:30–5:30 p.m. at Main in the Teen Space

Professor Emeritus Manette Ansay will answer your questions about the college application process.

BOULDER REWIND: CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF LOCAL HISTORY AT CARNEGIE LIBRARY

Sunday, Oct. 1, 12:30–4 p.m. at Carnegie Library for Local History

Celebrate Carnegie Library for Local History’s 40th birthday with the community. Enjoy the 1906 reading room and explore the city’s rich history through exhibitions and family-friendly activities:

-Stroll down memory lane with an exhibition of Boulder in the 1980s and 90s (all day)

-Make a keepsake of historical Boulder icons (all day)

-1 p.m. – Connect with stories from the archives through a “Show and Tell” with local history enthusiasts

Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or just wanting to learn more about what this library offers, we hope to see you at this drop-in event! Celebratory snacks provided.