Boulder Public Library Free Events & Programs Feb - Apr 2023

Bringing community together through reading and discussing a single book. This year’s book is, “The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World” by 14th Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu and Douglas Abrams. Read the book, attend a program or join a book circle to participate. Look for the One Book One Boulder icon throughout this booklet for related programs. Major events below: boulderlibrary.org/one-book

*MISSION: JOY FILM SOCIAL

Thursday, Feb. 23, 5:30–7 p.m. at Main in the Canyon Theater

Watch Mission: JOY, a deeply moving and laugh-out-loud funny journey with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu as they share science-backed wisdom of how to live with joy in troubled times.

INTERFAITH PANEL DISCUSSION: JOY AND RESILIENCE

Wednesday, April 19, 5–6:30 p.m. at Main

in the Canyon Theater

Local faith leaders and scholars will come together to discuss the eight pillars of of joy as outlined in “The Book of Joy”. Each panelist will share their unique perspective on how these practices can help us find meaning, connection, and joy even during extraordinarily difficult times.

“THE

BOOK OF JOY” WITH DOUGLAS ABRAMS

Thursday, April 27, 7–8:30 p.m. at Main in the

Canyon Theater

Co-author Douglas Abrams offers insights about the Eight Pillars of Joy, and discusses what you can do to lead a more joy-filled, hopeful life based on his conversations with legendary Nobel Prize winners, spiritual masters and moral leaders, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation is provided. A public Q&A and book signing follow the presentation.

BLDG 61

BLDG 61 is a free community workshop dedicated to hands-on learning through making. The facilities are equipped with a broad selection of tools and materials to fulfill the needs of both creative and industrial projects. Laser Cutters, Sewing Machines, CNC Machines, 3D Printers, Looms, Screen Printing Equipment, Vinyl Cutters, Electronics, Woodworking Tools, and more are available at BLDG 61.

BLDG 61 is located within the north building of BPL’s main branch. Full schedule of access and events is available at bldg61.org

BOULDERREADS

* = Registration required

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 and at different locations six days a week. To sign up, visit boulderlibrary.org/English

IN-PERSON CONVERSATIONS IN ENGLISH Tuesdays, 2–3:15 p.m. at Meadows English learners will have the opportunity to practice their speaking and listening skills in a friendly and informal environment. Meet in person on the first, second, and third Tuesdays of the month. No homework or registration required, just show up and practice your English with others!

CHILDREN & FAMILY

Providing literacy-based storytimes and activities in a fun and uplifting environment!

= STEAM concepts * = Registration required

GO CLUB

Sundays, 1:30–4:45 p.m. at Main in the Children’s Story Space – Ages 5+

Learn to play the ancient and mysterious board game Go. Developed 4000 years ago in China, the rules are simple — but it can take a lifetime to master the game. Go boards are provided and take-home sets are available for free.

POKÉMON CLUB

First and Third Sundays, 2–3 p.m. at Reynolds – All ages

Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Trade cards and participate in a Pokémon themed craft. All levels of Pokémon Trainer are welcome!

*INTERNATIONAL BILINGUAL FAMILY GATHERING

Second Saturday, 3:30–4:30 p.m. at Main in the Mt. Sanitas Room – All ages

For families who are raising their children in multilingual households (any language), we invite you to come and socialize with other families. Light refreshments provided.

*MINECRAFT ENGINEERING: LEGO BUILD-ALONG WITH PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES

Sunday, Feb. 5, 1–2:30 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room – Ages 6-11

Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and thousands of LEGO parts! Apply realworld concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects with an animal adventure theme.

STEAM FOR TOTS

Monday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m.–noon at Main in the Mt. Sanitas Room – Ages 2-6 with an adult helper

Join us right after Musical Storytime for interactive, hands-on STEAM based activities with your tot.

ELECTRONICS PLAYGROUND

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 4–6 p.m. at Reynolds – All ages

Explore basic circuits and electronics. Build an alarm clock with snap together components, bring model clay creations to life with electronic circuits and do other fun electronic projects.

*PAINT CHIP POETRY

Thursday, Feb. 9, 5–6:30 p.m. at Reynolds – All ages Rearrange paint chip samples and create visual and verbal poems. Take home your own collaged pieces and a small notebook to hold all your ideas.

MOBILE EARTH + SPACE OBSERVATORY SUN

PARTY

Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Meadows – All ages Explore immersive science experiences and learn about concepts like weather, climate, astronomy and renewable energy. Use solar telescopes and sun spotters to observe sunspots while looking safely at the sun!

MOBILE EARTH + SPACE OBSERVATORY STAR

PARTY

Saturday, Feb. 11, 6–8:30 p.m. at Reynolds – All ages Astronomers will teach the basics of astronomy and how to use telescopes to explore the night sky. Learn how to find stars, planets and other celestial objects. Discover the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, or craters of the Moon for the first time!

*THE ART OF INFANT MASSAGE WITH FAITH DAVIS Thursday, Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room – Pre-crawlers and caregivers Infant massage is a wonderful way to bond with babies. Learn simple massage techniques that are safe for any healthy baby, as well as routines to help gas, sleep, and development. Bring your baby and a soft blanket.

BUG SAFARI WITH THE BUTTERFLY PAVILION

Thursday, Feb. 23, 4–5 p.m. at Reynolds – All ages Meet invertebrates from environments around the globe, learn about their characteristics, where and how they live and why they are important in our world. Presented by the Butterfly Pavilion.

*NEEDLE FELTED JEWLERY / JOYERÍA EN LANA

PICADA

Saturday, Feb. 25, 1–2:30 p.m. at Main in the Arapahoe Room – Ages 6+

Join Luna Cultura to create beautiful needle-felted jewelry. Children under 10 require adult supervision. This workshop will be bilingual Spanish-English.

*STEAM PALS AT REYNOLDS

Every Wednesday beginning in March, 4:45–5:45 p.m. at Reynolds – Ages 7-10

Each week high school role models (Big Pals) will help children (Little Pals), ages seven – ten, in art and science activities to promote STEAM knowledge. Big Pals will guide Little Pals through the scientific process, lead scientific inquiry and help with journaling. Plan to attend all six sessions; there is no session on March 29.

*CRAZY 8’S MATH CLUB

Every Thursday beginning in March, 4–5 p.m. at Reynolds – Ages 5-7

Our after-school math club is shown to reduce children’s feelings of math anxiety. Hands-on, get-upand-move activities explore the math behind kids –favorite things, like playground swings, treasure hunts, – even robots and video games! Plan to attend all eight sessions; there is no meeting on March 30.

*PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES: MARVELOUS ENGINEERING

Saturday, March 4, 2–3:30 p.m. at Reynolds – Ages 6-11

Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and thousands of LEGO parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as: Tow Trucks, Bowlers, and Battletanks.

TODDLER DANCE PARTY: JOY

Monday, March 6 and April 3, 11 a.m.–noon at Main in the Canyon Meeting Room – Ages 2-3 Spark joy in your toddler with dancing!

*BABY AND CAREGIVER YOGA TIME WITH FAITH DAVIS

Thursday, March 16, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room – Ages 6+ weeks to pre-crawler and caregiver

Move your body with your baby along for fun! Gently flow through a simple series of yoga movements focusing on connecting body and baby. Simple songs, poses that include baby, and mini infant massage draws baby and caregiver into harmony.

*ENCHANTED ENGINEERING: LEGO BUILD-ALONG WITH PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES

Saturday, March 18, 2–3:30 p.m. at Meadows – Ages 6-11

Use LEGO materials to build and interact with our favorite fairy tales! Help Cinderella make it back before midnight, fly with Peter Pan and the Lost Boys, and ensure Alice outwits the Queen of Hearts.

BUBBLES, BUBBLES GALORE

Sunday, March 26, 2–3 p.m. at Reynolds – All ages Express your joy with bubbles! Make giant bubbles, bubble art, and get messy. Space is limited.

PAJAMA STORYTIME AND STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER

Wednesday, March 29, 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Meadows – Ages 0-5

Bring your favorite stuffy and blanket for a special evening storytime. Pajamas are encouraged! After storytime, enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and (if you wish) leave your stuffed animal at the library overnight for a sleepover.

WE PLAY MUSIC TOGETHER: BOOK READING AND MUSICAL EVENT

Thursday, March 30, 11 a.m.–noon at Main in the Mt. Sanitas Room – Ages 0-5

Explore music and sounds across six continents, and walk away with a new book and a maraca! Parlando School of Musical Arts and local author Visda Carson present an interactive program where families join in reading, listening to music, and singing along.

*ANIMAL ADVENTURES: LEGO BUILD-ALONG WITH PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES

Sunday, April 1, 2–3:30 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room – Ages 6-11

Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Apply realworld concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects with an Animal theme.

CHILDREN & FAMILY

Providing literacy-based storytimes and activities in a fun and uplifting environment!

= STEAM concepts

= One Book One Boulder

*MAKING TRUFFLES WITH STICKY FINGERS FOR KIDS

Sunday, April 16, 3–4 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room – Ages 5-11

Sticky fingers is back for another class to instruct kids on how to make truffles! Food alternatives will be provided for allergies!

* = Registration required

*MIXED MEDIA ART PORTRAITS

Saturday, April 22, 1–2:30 p.m. at Main in the Arapahoe Room –Ages 6+, Adult helper required for children nine and under

*UNPLUGGED

GAMING: LEGO BUILD-ALONG WITH PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES

Saturday, April 22, 2–3:30 at Meadows – Ages 6-11 Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Apply real world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects.

Join Luna Cultura to make Art Portraits and learn the use of mixed media. Honor an event or dedicate your work to a person or landscape. Create a self-portrait from scratch or bring a photo with you. This is a bilingual workshop in English and Spanish.

*PRINCESS BRIDE INTERACTIVE MOVIE NIGHT

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 5–7 p.m. at Reynolds – All ages Watch The Princess Bride with friends or family and play with interactive prompts during the film. Snacks, bingo, and crafts included! Parents be warned- this movie contains, “Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles!”

Rated PG, run time 98 mins.

MOVIE MATINEE AT MEADOWS

Saturday, Feb. 25, 2:30–4:30 p.m. at Meadows – All ages Relax, eat snacks, and watch a movie together on the last Saturday of each month. Movies start at 2:30 p.m.

February: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”

March: “Raya and the Last Dragon” April: “Disneynature: Bears”

*CARVING JOY WITH SCOTT HARRISON AND SHANE MATTHEWS

Saturday, March 11, 11 a.m.–noon at Main in the Mt. Sanitas Room – All ages

Meet Scott Harrison, the artist behind Nederland, Colorado’s “Carousel of Happiness”. Enjoy the award-winning short documentary “Carving Joy,” produced by Reel Media, followed by an audience Q and A with Scott Harrison and the film’s creator, Shane Matthews.

MISSION: JOY Thursday, Feb. 23, 5:30–7 p.m. at Main in the Canyon Theater – All ages Friday, April 7, 2:30–4:30 p.m. at Meadows – All ages Watch “Mission: JOY,” a moving and hilarious journey with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu as they share science-backed wisdom of how to live with joy in troubled times. This film showcases the exchange between these two Nobel Peace Prize winners that led to the book.

CIVIC LIFE

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

EXHIBITIONS

“A TRIBUTE TO MARSHALL: PAINTING MY WAY THROUGH HEALING”

Feb. 3–April 24 on the Arapahoe

Ramp at

Main So many in our community have suffered great loss due to the Marshall fire, and painter Anne Gifford’s family was no exception. Her “Tribute to Marshall” series emerged as she turned to her painting to work through her feelings of loss and grief. Each painting or giclee print is accompanied by post-fire photographs as well as the back story behind the artwork. She hopes this artwork might help others process and heal since the act of creating these helped her do the same.

“ECLIPSE

IMAGINATION”

Feb. 8–March 26 at Meadows

Stained glass artist Jeremy Walker from Lyons, Colorado explores how eclipses might involve more than meets the eye.

“RESERVOIRS”

Feb. 18–March 26 at Main in the Canyon Gallery

Saturday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. “Reservoirs” Opening Reception, in the Canyon Gallery

Saturday, March 18 at 2 p.m. “Reservoirs of Joy”, in the Canyon Gallery – All ages “Reservoirs” uses sound to explore wonder in everyday containers, framing questions about community, climate change and intergenerational commitment. Join artist and musician Michiko Theurer and friends for a two-part ceremony of climate commitment and One Book One Boulder’s theme of joy.

“OUR WISHES / NUESTROS DESEOS”

March 1 – April 30 in the Conoid at Main

Alejandra Abad developed “Our Wishes” in 2020 as a response to COVID-19 during her time as an Engaged Arts & Humanities graduate scholar at CU Boulder. The ongoing project has been displayed as hand-made banners throughout Boulder and Denver. This iteration focuses on banners that reflect wishes of joy to coincide with the library’s One Book One Boulder series related to the “Book of Joy”.

“WISE WOMEN AND MAGNIFICENT MEN: OVER 50 IN BOULDER COUNTY”

April 3–May 26 at Meadows

People over the age of 50 have much to share, but in a culture that does not often celebrate getting older, it can be challenging to bear witness to their lives. Through intimate and vulnerable photographs alongside interviews, artist Robin Salcido has been studying this demographic to turn up the volume on the impact they have in our community in both large and small ways.

“BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT (BVSD)”

April 19–May 16 in the Canyon Gallery at Main

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.

PERFORMANCES & PRESENTATIONS

* = Registration required

MIDDAY MUSIC MEDITATION

Second Wednesday of the month, noon–1 p.m. at Meadows

Enjoy an hour of beautiful, improvised and relaxing music. Victor Mestas, Dexter Payne, James Hoskins and Michael Stanwood offer a musical soundscape created by instruments from around the world.

SOUND JOURNEY MEDITATIONS WITH CREATIVITY ALIVE

Third Tuesday of the month, noon–1 p.m. at Reynolds

Listen, relax, and unwind as you travel through an hour that transcends time. This series with founder Merlyn Holmes of Creativity Alive uses gongs, ngoni and bells.

TALKING TRANSIT: HOW TO RIDE RTD BUSES AND TRAINS

Saturday, March 11, 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. at Reynolds – Tweens, Teens and Adults

Is your tween ready to ride the public bus alone? This interactive presentation for kids and parents will help you prepare your child to ride the Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) buses and trains. Learn more about RTD’s routes, fares, and trip planner, and about staying safe while riding. Bring your questions!

*COMMUNITY COMPASSION AND RESILENCE

Sunday, March 5, 2–3:30pm, at Main in the Boulder Creek Room – Adults

Practicing compassion can strengthen our sense of connection and help build community. By expanding our hearts and wishing all beings to be free from suffering, we increase our ability to process grief and trauma, to heal and experience joy. This session includes a guided compassion practice and time for group discussion. Led by Holly Gayley, Associate Professor of Buddhist Studies and Co-Director of the Tibet Himalaya Initiative at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

= One Book One Boulder NOBO BIRTHDAY PARTY

Saturday, March 11, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Holiday Park (4650 14th St.)

Celebrate the eighth anniversary of the NoBo Branch’s opening! Get your face painted, listen to music, and help us create a beautiful piece of community art with stamp kits from the Tinker Art Studio. What could be more joyful than coming together to celebrate our little local library?

SEED TO TABLE

NATIVE PLANT WINTER SOWING

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 5–6:30 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room – Adults

In this seminar, you will learn the basics of winter sowing – starting seeds in inexpensive reused and/or reusable containers and leaving them outside to germinate. We will focus on native plants (and why you should grow them), but winter sowing of tender annuals and vegetables will also be discussed.

*BEECHICAS: SKINCARE FROM THE HIVE

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 4–5:30 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room – All ages, adult helper required for children under 12

Make a nourishing lotion bar and lip balm for our dry Colorado winters. Take them home with recipes to make more. Learn about honeybee biology and the chemistry of beeswax for DIY remedies.

SEED STARTING INDOORS

Thursday, March 9, 6–7 p.m. at Reynolds – Adults

Learn about starting your own seeds for annual flowers, vegetables, fruits, and herbs!

BEECHICAS: BUILD A NATIVE BEE HOUSE

Wednesday, March 15, 4–5:30 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room – All ages, adult helper required for children under 12

Make a native bee house to bring home. Get ready for spring pollinators and learn to identify some of Boulder’s native bees. You are invited to help us refresh the Main Library’s Native Bee House outdoors following this workshop.

SEED SWAPS

Saturday, March 11, 2–4 p.m. at Meadows – All Ages Thursday, April 6, 4–6 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room – All Ages

Bring your homegrown seeds, and unopened packets of store-bought seeds. Empty seed envelopes available for you to fill and exchange. All leftover seeds will be donated to the Library’s Free Seed Library.

*BEECHICAS: START SEEDS FOR POLLINATORS

Wednesday, April 12, 4–5:30 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room – All ages, adult helper required for children under 12

Learn how to start native plants from seed in sustainable origami paper pots to take home. Imagine Boulder as a haven for biodiversity! Let’s fill our gardens with native Rocky Mountain Bee Plants this season!

*HOMEMADE KIMCHI

Wednesday, April 19, 5:30–7 p.m. at Reynolds – Adults

Master the art of making homemade kimchi with Mara King, Director of Fermemntation for Id Est Hospitality. Learn about vegetable preservation, fermentation tips and how kimchi can spice up your dish.

CREATING HABITAT GARDENS AND FOOD FORESTS

Thursday, April 27, 6–7 p.m. at Reynolds – Adults

Let’s integrate native flora and more diverse polyculture gardens into our home landscapes!

STEAM STORYTIME

Saturday, Feb. 4, 10:15–10:45 a.m. at Reynolds

MUSICAL STORYTIME: ROBOTS

Monday, Feb. 6, 10:15–11 a.m. at Main in the Children’s Story Space Dance and sing like a robot in this special Musical Storytime!

STEAM STORYTIME

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 10:15–10:45 a.m. at Meadows

MUSICAL STORYTIME: SPACE

Thursday, Feb. 9, 4–4:45 p.m. at Main in the Children’s Story Space Get ready for a trip through space–all the way to the moon!

ROBOT PLAYTIME STORYTIME

Friday, Feb. 10, 10:15–10:45 a.m. at Meadows

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.

MAIN

Monday: MUSICAL STORYTIME at 10:15 a.m

Wednesday: ALL AGES STORYTIME at 10:15 a.m. and BABY TIME at 11:15 a.m.

Thursday: ALL AGES STORYTIME at 10:15 a.m. and MUSICAL STORYTIME at 4 p.m.

Friday: VIRTUAL (ZOOM) STORYTIME at 10 a.m.

Saturday: ALL AGES STORYTIME at 10:15 a.m.

NOBO

NoBo Storytimes take place outside at Holiday Park (4650 14th St., Boulder) but will be held inside NoBo during inclement weather

Tuesday: ALL AGES STORYTIME at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday: BABY TIME at 11:15 a.m. NoBo at Foothills Community Park, 800 Cherry Ave, Boulder, CO 80304

Saturday: BILINGUAL STORYTIME EN ESPAÑOL/ ENGLISH at 11:30 a.m.

MEADOWS

Monday: CRAFT STORYTIME at 10:15 a.m

Tuesday: BABY TIME at 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday: STEAM STORYTIME at 10:15 a.m. Thursday: DANCE PARTY STORYTIME at 10:15 a.m.

Friday: PLAYTIME STORYTIME at 10:15 a.m.

First Saturday of the month: YOGA STORYTIME at 10:15 a.m.

REYNOLDS

Tuesday: ALL AGES STORYTIME at 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday: BABY TIME at 10:15 a.m.

Thursday: ALL AGES STORYTIME at 10:15 a.m. Friday: ABC STORYTIME at 10:15 a.m.

Saturday: ALL AGES STORYTIME at 10:15 a.m.

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL BILINGUAL STORYTIME

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 10:15–10:45 a.m. at Main in the Children’s Story Space – Ages 3-5 Learn about identifying and controlling big emotions through Storytime. This is a partnership between Boulder Public Library and Mental Health Partners.

BOULDER TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (BTAB)

* First Wednesday of the month, 4:30 p.m. at Main (Offered in-person and online)

Second Wednesday of the month, 4:30 p.m. at Reynolds

Third Thursday of the month, 4:30 p.m. at Meadows

Get involved in the community by becoming a member of the Boulder Teen Advisory Board. Earn volunteer service hours while helping the library. Plan events, provide feedback about resources and services, and assist staff at library programs.

*BOOK QUEERIES

Second Wednesday of the month, 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Out Boulder County (3340 Mitchell Ln, Boulder)

February: Other Ever Afters: New Queer Fairy Tales

March: Taproot

April: The Feeling of Falling in Love

Explore LGBTQIA+ representation in this book club! Teens across the gender and sexuality spectrum are welcome to attend and engage in fun dialogue and activities, snacks provided.

TEEN WRITERS WORKSHOP

Second and fourth Sundays of the month, noon–1 p.m. at Reynolds Teen writers and future writers welcome! Explore creative writing through flash fiction and cooperative writers games.

*TWEEN GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB

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

February: New Kid by Jerry Craft March: El Deafo by Cece Bell April: Guts by Raina Telgemeier

Tweens are welcome to attend as we discuss a different graphic novel each month and complete a related activity. Registrants receive a free copy of the book while supplies last.

TEEN VIDEO GAMING

Third Friday of the month, 3:30–4:30 p.m. at Reynolds

Enjoy snacks while playing Xbox and Wii games.

*SPECIAL ANIME CLUB: OCEAN WAVES (FILM)

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 4:30–6 p.m. at Main in the Teen Space

We’ll watch “Ocean Waves” (film) together and enjoy ramen. Invite your friends, attend with your siblings and enjoy making new, like-minded friends.

*BEADED EARRING WORKSHOP FOR TEENS Saturday, Feb. 18, 2–3:30 p.m. at Main in the Teen Space

Create beautiful beaded earrings from the Anishinaabe tradition with Brittany Long of Ozhitoon. Join online from home or in the Teen Space. Kits will be provided.

*STEAM WEEK KICKOFF: SPECIAL TWEEN TIME WITH LOCAL ILLUSTRATOR/AUTHOR JESSICA LANAN

Saturday, Feb. 4, noon–1:30 p.m. at Main in the Teen Space Learn techniques for drawing storyboards with illustrator and author Jessica Lanan. Her work includes multiple children’s picture books such as, “The Fisherman and the Whale,” and many more.

TWEENS & TEENS

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

= STEAM concepts * = Registration required = One Book One Boulder

*COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOP FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 4:30–5:30 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room

Retired English professor Manette Ansay will be leading this workshop. Bring your rough draft on your laptop or tablet (paper OK, too!) for immediate feedback on your college essay in a supportive environment.

*COLLEGE APPLICATION STRATEGIES: A PRACTICAL SEMINAR

Wednesday, March 22, 4:30–6 p.m. at Main in the Teen Space

Join Manette Ansay (Professor Emerita, University of Miami) for tips on creating original college essays and building compelling applications. Q&A to follow presentation. Family members welcome.

*TWEEN TIME: JUST DANCE FOR JOY!

Saturday, March 4, noon–1:30 p.m. at Main in the Teen Space

Just Dance for joy with us and compete with other tweens at this special Just Dance for Joy on Nintendo Switch. There will be prizes! No previous experience necessary.

PAINT YOUR JOY

Saturday, March 18, 1:30–3 p.m. at Reynolds Express your joy, gratitude, and acceptance through painting! All supplies provided.

*JOYFUL JOURNALING FOR TEENS

Tuesday, April 25, 4:30–6 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room

Decorate a brand-new joyful journal with Shawn Bowman from Two Bee Industries. Participate in a mindful journal experience and take your journal with you to continue your practice at home.

DISCUSSION GROUPS

The library also sponsors community-organized book discussions and activity groups. Visit the library calendar for a full list of topics and dates.

DIVERSITY

BOOKS CLUB: BORN A CRIME BY TREVOR NOAH

Tuesday, March 14, 2–3 p.m. at Reynolds

Explore different cultures represented in books. Read “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah, then come to discuss over coffee and tea.

WORKSHOPS

= STEAM concepts

* = Registration required = One Book One Boulder

BILINGUAL PODCASTING

Saturday, Feb. 4, noon–2 p.m. at NiCHE Workspaces (4571 Broadway St.) – Teens and Adults

How do we hear? How is your listening like a microphone? Use podcasts to learn about the physic of sound. Learn about digital radio through the creative use of your voice, electronic devices and information technologies.

BOARD GAME PARTY

Saturday, Feb. 4, 2–4 p.m. at Reynolds – Teens and Adults

Play old favorites like Chess or Scrabble, and try new games like Wingspan or Catan. Grandmaster Games will provide a selection of tabletop games to choose from and will teach new players how to play. Light refreshments will be provided.

*LIGHT-UP WEARABLE CIRCUIT

Monday, Feb. 6, 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Main in BLDG 61 – Tweens, Teens and Adults

Add conductive thread, LEDs and a battery to make a light up pin you can attach to your clothing, backpack or other gear. Combine sewing and electronic skills to make a washable, low-voltage LED circuit, often called eTextiles (electronic textiles) or sewable circuits.

MESSAGES OF HOPE: WORKSHOP WITH ALEJANDRA ABAD

Thursday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.–noon, at Main in BLDG 61 – All Ages

Messages of hope will be crowdsourced from the community and then placed on beautiful flags that will be displayed at the library. All languages are welcomed. Patrons of all ages are invited to help create the flags and learn from artist Abad throughout the residency. Drop in any time during the workshop!

*LOVE YOURSELF: SELF-CARE WORKSHOP

Monday, Feb. 13, 4–5:30 p.m. at Meadows – Ages 12+

Teens and adults are invited to take care of their mental and physical well-being by participating in a variety of self-care activities such as a calming craft, DIY face mask, and journaling.

*PIÑATAS DE LETRAS

Sunday, Feb. 26, noon–1:45 p.m. at NoBo, Art District Warehouse (4929 Broadway #E) – All ages

Build paper sculptures using traditional Mexican piñata techniques. We will use geometry to create three-dimensional figures that allow us to write words. Bilingual workshop in English and Spanish.

*JOY IN CRAFTIVISM: EMBROIDERY

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 4:30–6 p.m. at Main in the Canyon Meeting Room – Teens and Adults

Channel your activism to bring yourself joy through embroidery in this two-part workshop. Bring a friend, parent or guardian for collaborative crafting! Attend one or both based on your experience.

Part I – Learn five to six types of stitches to create yoru own stitch sampler.

Part II

Thursday, March 2, 4:30 p.m. at Carnegie Library for Local History

Embroider your choice of a flag or patch.

*MINDFUL JOURNALING

Tuesday, April 4, 2–3:30 p.m. at Reynolds – Adults

Decorate a brand-new joyful journal with Shawn Bowman from Two Bee Industries. Participate in a mindful journal experience and take your journal with you to continue your practice at home.

STEAM WEEK

Explore science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) concepts and activities during a week filled with books, singing and more! Look for the beaker icon throughout this booklet for STEAM concepts.

Check our Storytime section for special STEAM Storytimes all week long at multiple locations.

*STEAM WEEK KICKOFF: SPECIAL TWEEN TIME WITH LOCAL ILLUSTRATOR/AUTHOR

JESSICA LANAN

Saturday, Feb. 4, noon–1:30 p.m. at Main in the Teen Space

Learn techniques for drawing storyboards with illustrator and author Jessica Lanan. Her work includes multiple children’s picture books such as, “The Fisherman and the Whale,” and many more.

MOBILE EARTH + SPACE OBSERVATORY SUN PARTY

Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Meadows – All ages

Explore immersive science experiences and learn about concepts like weather, climate, astronomy and renewable energy with the Mobile Earth + Space Observatory. Use solar telescopes and sun spotters to observe sunspots while looking safely at the sun!

MOBILE EARTH + SPACE OBSERVATORY STAR PARTY

Saturday, Feb. 11, 6–8:30 p.m. at Reynolds – All ages Astronomers will teach the basics of astronomy and how to use telescopes to explore the night sky. Learn how to find stars, planets and other celestial objects. Discover the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, or craters of the Moon for the first time!

IMAGINATION INITIATIVE SCAVENGER HUNT