Boulder Public Library Free Events & Programs Nov - Jan 2020

BPL BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY

FREE EVENTS &

PROGRAMS

November + December + January 2019–2020

COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION (CSED) WEEK CSED Week celebrates computer science, coding and robots, December 3–9.

Create apps. Code robots. Design stories. Explore new technologies, new programming languages and environments, meet robots, try coding, engage with problem solving and gadgets. Meet extraordinary people of all ages doing amazing things during Boulder CSED Week. Check out our workshops and hands-on activities with BLDG61, Youth Maker Hangout, SketchUp, Kids2Glow, AgentCubes, ScratchJr, QuestBotics, BitsBox, Robauto, Modular Robotics, Space Science Institute, CU Science Discovery, Unstable Design Lab, NCAR, Maker Boulder, micro:bits and more! Challenge yourself to consider how to improve our community through your coding and design creations.

Generously sponsored in part by the Boulder Library Foundation and Boulder CSED.

* Visit csed.co for a full list of these free events throughout Boulder.

Registration required at boulderlibrary.org.

CSED WEEK HIGHLIGHTS *CSED CODEFEST

Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at Main–Boulder Creek Room Play, tinker and explore with new robots and technologies during CodeFest. Mentors will be available to assist with troubleshooting for Capstone projects, too.

*CSED CAPSTONE

Saturday, Dec. 7, 1–3 p.m. at Main–Canyon Theater

Check out the volunteer opportunities at

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Show off your project on the big stage followed by snacks in the Canyon Gallery! Participants are encouraged to create coding projects and robots that benefit their community. Are you up for the challenge?

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TABLE OF CONTENTS All programs are free and drop-in unless otherwise noted.

Visit calendar.boulderlibrary.org for most current information.

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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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DISCUSSION GROUPS

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EXHIBITIONS

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GENEALOGY

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LANGUAGES

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PERFORMANCES

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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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GAMES @ MEADOWS

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

1st & 3rd Fridays, 4 p.m. at Meadows

Learn to play Go, an ancient and mysterious board game. The rules are simple enough to learn in a few minutes–but it can take a lifetime to master the game. Ages 5+.

Play Wii, Xbox, or board games.

“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

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.

CHESS CLUB

2nd & 4th Mondays, 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.

LEGO BLOCK PARTY

1st Friday, 4–5:30 p.m. at Main–Mt. Sanitas Room Bring out the bricks! Kids ages seven to ten are invited to our LEGO® block party. We’ll announce a theme at the beginning of the hour so kids can use their building skills to construct their creations.

MOVIES @ MEADOWS

2nd Friday, 4 p.m. at Meadows Nov 8: Secondhand Lions | Dec. 13: Polar Express Jan. 10: Dora and the Lost City of Gold A family friendly movie will be shown on a big screen, served with pizza and/or popcorn.

FIRST SATURDAY YOGA 1st Saturday, 11 a.m. at Reynolds Nov. 2: Tables and Chairs | Dec 7: Favorites | Jan. 4: Warriors Sun salutatons and stories. All Ages.

SATURDAY SING-ALONG 1st Saturday, 3 p.m. at Reynolds Informal, intergenerational singalongs featuring a live musical compilation of new and old pop, rock and blues.

TWEEN TIME

*PAGES AND PAWS

Saturdays, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at Main–Teen Space

Wednesdays, 3:45 p.m. at Meadows No program Jan. 29.

Nov. 23: Marbled Paper | Dec. 28 and Jan.4: Canceled Jan. 25: Bath Bombs

Come and read with a licensed therapy dog. Readers of all levels can practice their reading skills in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

Reservations required: Contact watsonp@boulderlibrary.org.

Ages 5–12.

Tweens in 4th and 5th grade are welcome in the Teen Space.

Play PS4, Wii, or Xbox. Try out the maker kits or crafts. Create a video or compose a song in Garageband. Guided programs on every 4th Saturday.

MINECRAFTERNOONS

*SPHERO BATTLEBOTS

Join us for collaborative engineering challenges and gameplay.

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

Create armor for Spheros and battle it out with your peers in the ring! Participants will design armor and try to defeat their opponent by popping the balloon on their Sphero. Ages 7–12.

1st & 3rd Fridays, 4 p.m. at Meadows

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Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m. at Reynolds Saturday, Nov. 9, 3 p.m. at Meadows

DIY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH STRAWS

Sunday, Nov. 10, 2–3 p.m. at Main–Mt. Sanitas Room Use compostable plastic straws to make a musical instrument.

Test your ideas about how to make sounds and how to change the pitch. Ages 5+.

GRAFFITI CALLIGRAPHY

Saturday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. at Reynolds Saturday, Nov. 16, 3 p.m. at Meadows Hands-on workshop where you will create word art using easy airbrush and paste techniques. Kids are introduced to concepts in color theory, shading, and the importance of fonts. Ages 5+.

DRAG QUEEN STORY HOUR Saturday, Nov. 23, 10:15–11 a.m. at Main– Canyon Theater Monday, Nov. 25, 10:15–11 a.m. at Main– Canyon Theater We are thankful for our diverse world! Zarah and Shirley are back to present fun and fabulous storytimes for all ages.

Please join us for these special events!

*PUMPKIN VOLCANOES

*DESIGN YOUR OWN VIDEO GAME CONTROLLER

Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m. at Reynolds Saturday, Dec. 14, 3 p.m. at Meadows

Work together in groups to create video game controllers using Makey Makey and everyday objects such as Play-Doh, food, foil, and more! Ages 7–12.

*CREATE A BOUNCY BALL

Saturday, Jan. 11, 11 a.m. at Reynolds Saturday, Jan. 11, 3 p.m. at Meadows Experiment with household ingredients to make a bouncy ball!

Test your creation and compare it to the store-bought variety.

The ingredients for this activity includes Borax. Gloves will be provided. Ages 7–12.

*BUBBLE MASTERPIECES

Saturday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m. at Reynolds Saturday, Jan. 18, 3 p.m. at Meadows Get messy at the library! Build your own bubble wand and use it to create a masterpiece with colored bubbles. Ages 7–12.

*LEGO BOAT RACERS WITH PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES

Saturday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. at Reynolds Saturday, Nov. 23, 3 at Meadows

Saturday, Jan. 25, 11 a.m. at Reynolds Saturday, Jan. 25, 3 p.m. at Meadows

Learn about chemical reactions at this fun and messy STEAM event!

Participants will work in pairs to combine the right ingredients in their pumpkins to create a volcanic effect! Ages 7–12.

Cast off into the Sea! Build a motorized LEGO Sailboat and then race your friends to become the finest Captain in the Sea. Ages 7–12.

MOTHER DAUGHTER BOOKCLUB: SAVVY Saturday, Dec. 7, 3 p.m. at Meadows

A special bookclub for mother daughter pairs. Discuss the book selection and make a craft. Ages 8–14. December’s selection is “Saavy” by Ingrid Law.

FAMILY SCIENCE FUN WITH CU SCIENTISTS

Sunday, Dec. 8, 1–3 p.m. Main–Boulder Creek Room Learn about new and exciting research happening at CU. You’ll get to do hands-on activities, ask questions, and interact directly with researchers and experts in their field. Ages 5+.

WHEEL BRAIDED BRACELETS

Sunday, Jan. 26, 2–3 p.m. at Main–Mt. Sanitas Room Design and weave a thread bracelet using a braiding wheel.

Each participant will take home a braiding wheel. Ages 8–13.

MAD SCIENTIST DAY: ZIPLINE CHALLENGE Wednesday, Jan 29, 4 p.m. at Reynolds

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! Learn, play, and explore. Ages 3+.

HOLIDAY MAKE & TAKE

Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. at Reynolds Sunday, Dec. 15, 1:30–3 p.m. at Main– Boulder Creek Room Make crafts that can be given as holiday gifts to someone special. First come, first served as supplies last. Ages 5+.

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

DORIS’ SUNDAY MATINEES EMMA (1996) | Sunday, Dec. 1, 1 p.m.

Featuring Gwyneth Paltrow. In this adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel, pretty socialite Emma Woodhouse entertains herself by playing matchmaker for those around her. (123 min.) Tea party follows the screening.

ANIMAL FARM | Sunday, Jan. 5, 1 p.m.

An animated adaption of George Orwell’s classic dystopia (U.K.–1954). Fashioned after the formation of the U.S.S.R. and the dictatorship of Josef Stalin, the animals of a farm, oppressed by the cruelty and inefficiency of their masters, take over.

THURSDAY CINEMA DESIGN PROCESS OF CHARLES A. HAERTLING, ARCHITECT (1990) Local Filmmakers’ Showcase | Thursday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m.

Featuring the home movies of late Boulder architect Charles A. Haertling, assembled by Joel Haertling, including the construction of St. Stephens Church in Northglenn. (66 min.)

LOVE STREAMS (1984) | Thursday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.

Directed by John Cassavetes featuring Gena Rowlands, Seymour Cassel and John Cassavetes. A troubled divorcee and a brooding writer separate and then reunite, (141 min.).

CINEMOUTH LECTURE: BLADE RUNNER 2049: ESCAPING PLATO’S CAVE Thursday, Jan. 2, 6 p.m.

Lecture by Hardy Fredricksmeyer, Ph. D. Herbst Program for Engineering, Ethics, and Society CU-Boulder.

STAN BRAKHAGE PROGRAM Local Filmmakers’ Showcase | Thursday, Jan. 9, 7 p.m.

A program of films by noted experimental filmmaker Stan Brakhage on the occasion of his 86th birthday anniversay (January 14). Films presented in 16mm.

AKEELAH AND THE BEE Family Viewing | Thursday, Jan. 23, 5 p.m.

Uplifting tale of an inner-city girl (Keke Palmer) striving to become a spelling bee champ. (112 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.

INCLUSIPEDIA EDIT-A-THON Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Main–Canyon Gallery Learn how to create and edit Wikipedia pages to increase representation in our collective history! We’ll be adding entries for women and people of color from Boulder’s past and present to ensure their stories are preserved. Activities for children too.

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

SPECIAL HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES

BOULDER CHILDREN’S CHORALE CONCERTS Sunday, Dec. 8, 2–3:15 p.m. & Sunday, Dec. 8, 4–5 p.m. at Main–Canyon Theater The Boulder Children’s Chorale perform two delightful holiday programs. Each concert concludes with a holiday sing-along.

THE LIBRARY CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS: ANNUAL HOLIDAY HARPS Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. at Main– Canyon Theater Join the studio of Margot Krimmel for this beautiful holiday harp program.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REVELS: MID WINTER NIGHT’S REVELS Sunday, Dec. 15, 1 p.m. at Reynolds & Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m. at Meadows Rocky Mountain Revels present songs and sketches from their current production, “Mid Winter’s Night Revels,” an Elizabethan themed celebration of the season. All ages.

MIDDAY MUSIC MEDITATION Wednesdays, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 & Jan. 8, 12–1 p.m. at Main–Canyon Theater Monday, Jan. 27, 12–1 p.m. at Meadows Take a pause in your day to immerse yourself in an improvised soundscape featuring instruments such as the Turkish Oud, cello, zils, didgeridoo, and more. Musicians include Dexter Payne, Michael Stanwood and James Hoskins.

3RD TUESDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERTS BOULDER BRASS HOLIDAY CONCERT Tuesday, Dec. 17, 12–1 p.m. at Main– Canyon Theater LOGO LIGI—WEST AFRICAN DRUM, SONG & DANCE Tuesday, Jan. 21, 12–1 p.m. at Main– Canyon Theater CANTABILE SINGERS “A PLACE TO RETURN TO” Tuesday, Nov. 19, 12–1 p.m. at Main–Canyon Theater 5

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

THE LIBRARY CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS A SENSORY FRIENDLY CONCERT: “THE JOY OF LIVING” Sunday, Nov. 17, 3 p.m. at Main–Canyon Theater Featuring “A Touch of Class” Trio and Benjamin Tarasewicz.

Enjoy a relaxed, inviting concertatmosphere with violin, cello, piano, ukulele, and vocalists!

Families with young children and persons with disabilities are particularly invited.

COLORADO CHAMBER PLAYERS “INCESSANT HUM: BEETHOVEN 2020” Sunday, Jan. 19, 2 p.m. at Main–Canyon Theater The Colorado Chamber Players present a performance that includes many of Beethoven’s compositions written after he went deaf. Actor Mare Trevathan will narrate a script commissioned by the CCP, outlining Beethoven’s life and his emotional isolation.

CHARMED RENDEZVOUS: PARISIAN MUSIC FOR TWO PIANOS Sunday, Jan. 26, 2 p.m. at Main–Canyon Theater Lisa Harrington and Matt Goodrich present works for two pianos along with stories and images that bring to life the golden age of French music.

DISCUSSION GROUPS BOOK & DISCUSSION GROUPS The library sponsors community-organized book, discussion, and activity groups.

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

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EXHIBITIONS

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

NCAR TRAVELING CLIMATE EXHIBIT: REAL PEOPLE, REAL CLIMATE, REAL CHANGES Sept. 28–Nov. 14 at Main–South Lobby Our Earth’s climate is changing, and scientists are working hard to share the stories of communities who are impacted by rising seas, droughts and severe storms. The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) shares real stories.

UNDER- & OVERSTORIES Oct.–Dec. at Meadows NEST (Nature, Environment, Science & Technology) Studio for the Arts presents work at the intersection of science and art.

DESIGN TRAIL Oct. 8–Dec. 15 at Main– Arapahoe Ramp Boulder based artist Parisa Tashakori’s posters and hand made embroideries will be shown on the ramp of the main library. As part of the exhibition, Tashakori has designed an interactive station and invites visitors to play with Persian letters and enjoy the poetic visual sense of the alphabet.

STREET WISE Oct. 11–Dec. 1 at Main–Canyon Gallery ‘Street Wise’ by Leah Brenner Clack, shares culturally inspired street artwork from diverse perspectives reflecting our current social, political, environmental climate. The project includes work inside the gallery as well as outdoor installations and events throughout Boulder.

BUILD A BETTER BOOK: STORIES FOR YOUR SENSES Dec. 6–Feb. 2 at Main–Canyon Gallery Dec. 6–Feb. 2 Satellite exhibition at Meadows The University of Colorado Boulder’s Build a Better Book project works with library makerspaces to engage youth in the design and fabrication of inclusive media for children who are blind or visually impaired. This exhibition features art created through the project, along with the tactile artwork of Ann Cunningham, including several multi-panel stories.

Opening Event: Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at Main– Canyon Gallery (see pg 14 workshops)

THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MUSEUM OF BOULDER Nov. 1–Dec. 14 at Carnegie In celebration of the Museum of Boulder turning 75, a sampling of photographs will be on display.

These photographs evoke the depth and breadth of the Museum of Boulder’s holdings.

EXPLORING THE WRITTEN WORD: LETTERS, POSTCARDS AND TELEGRAMS Dec. 17–Jan. 31 at Carnegie In 1974, Stephen King asked the Daily Camera for a job as a film critic. In 1863, Elija Hiatt encouraged his brother Jesse to move to Boulder because cowhands made $30 a month. Artist Georgia O’Keefe thanked Hazel Schmoll for her hospitality at the Rangeview Ranch. These and other interesting tales of the times tell the story of people who visited and lived in Boulder County.

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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.

FINDING FEMALE SURNAMES Thursday, Nov. 14, 1–3 p.m.

Our female ancestors had little legal standing and, once they married, their individual identity was all but lost. Finding a maiden name can be essential to research on an ancestral line. This class will suggest methods for identifying these names.

Presented by: Karlene H. Ferguson, professional genealogist.

HIDING IN PLAIN DATABASES Thursday, Jan. 9, 1–3 p.m.

Searching in databases can produce gold mines of information. It can also be frustrating, inefficient and unproductive.

Learn how to narrow or broaden the results, and use “bread-crumb navigation.”

Presented by: Dina Carson, professional genealogist.

LANGUAGES CONVERSATIONS IN ENGLISH

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

Practice your English!

Tuesdays/Martes, 6–7:15 p.m. at Main–Boulder Creek Room

Join our multi-level English conversation groups at Boulder Public Library.

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, en la Biblioteca Principal de Boulder. No es necesario inscribirse – puede acudir las veces que quiera. Las conversaciones son dirigidas por nativos de lengua inglesa.

Tuesdays/Martes, 12:30–1:45 p.m. at Meadows 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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PERFORMANCES DANCE IS FOR EVERY BODY! SHOWCASES Saturday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. & Sunday, Nov. 3 from 1–5 p.m. at Main–Canyon Theater The annual Dance is for Every Body! Showcases feature two full days of dance and movement. This year the showcase will welcome over 35 amateur and professional dancers, dance companies, studios, and schools to show finished works, works-in-progress, structured improvisations, lecture demonstrations, and mini-classes.

If you love dance this is the weekend for you! Free.

*STORM PODCAST LIVE SHOW Thursday, Nov 21, 6–7:30 p.m. at Main–Canyon Theater Join popular hosts of The Storm podcast Joanna, Dave and Neil for a special pop culture podcast taping in the Canyon Theater.

RESEARCH RENDEZVOUS: NATIONAL HISTORY DAY RESEARCH OPEN HOUSE Thursday, Dec. 5, 3:30–8 p.m. at Main–Arapahoe Room, Flatirons Room Get one-on-one research help from CU History Department, librarians, historians, and community experts. Find primary and secondary research sources.

Learn tips and tricks for your project format from community experts. Attend a presentation on thesis writing from NHDC staff. For all students participating in National History Day competition.

research.boulderlibrary.org/rendezvous

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

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MAIN *These 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

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

TODDLER DANCE PARTY

1st Thursday of every month, 9:15 a.m., Boulder Creek Room 24–36 months.

Birth–15 months.

FRIDAYS

AROUND THE WORLD STORYTIME

ALL AGES STORYTIME

Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space Celebrate world cultures through books, music and play in this interactive storytime for all ages.

WEDNESDAYS *WOBBLERS & WALKERS

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

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

SATURDAYS

ALL AGES STORYTIME

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

SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIME

15–24 months.

1st Saturday, 10:15–11 a.m., Children’s Story Space

MUSICAL STORYTIME

Enjoy books, songs and more en Español on the first Saturday of the month. All ages welcome.

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

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.

All Boulder Public Library locations will have a storytime break from Monday, Dec. 23–Sunday, Jan. 5.

Storytimes will resume on Monday, Jan. 6.

REYNOLDS

MEADOWS

MONDAYS

MONDAYS

BABIES & BOARD BOOKS

ALL AGES STORYTIME

Mondays, 10:15 a.m.

Twenty minute storytime for babies followed by tea and coffee for grownups.

TUESDAYS

Mondays, 10:15 a.m.

TUESDAYS LAP BABIES

ALL AGES STORYTIME

Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.

WEDNESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.

WOBBLERS & WALKERS Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.

Birth–15 months.

LEGO STORYTIME

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.

15–24 months.

Stories and Lego Building. Ages 3+.

LEGO STORYTIME

STEAM STORYTIME

Stories and Lego Building. Ages 3+.

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

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 4 p.m.

STEAM STORYTIME

2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 4 p.m.

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

Nov. 13: Tea Time | Nov. 27: Newspaper Towers Dec. 11: Snap Circuits and Magna Tiles Jan. 8: Spicy Playdough | Jan. 22: Sand Art

2nd, 4th & 5th Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.

THURSDAYS CRAFT STORYTIME

Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.

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

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

LAP BABIES

Fridays, 10:15 a.m.

Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.

PLAYTIME STORYTIME Pre-literacy storytime based on the concept of play.

Birth–15 months.

FRIDAYS

SUNDAYS

SING & PLAY STORYTIME

SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIME: READ & PLAY IN SPANISH

Fridays, 10:15 a.m.

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

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

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

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

*PODCAST WORKSHOPS WITH THRILLIST’S DAVE GONZALES

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 4:30–6 p.m., Digital Foundry at Main, Everyone Should Podcast Tuesday, Nov. 26, 4:30–6 p.m., Digital Foundry at Main, Recording and Producing a podcast at the Digital Foundry Wednesday, Jan. 8, 4:30–6 p.m., Digital Foundry at Main, Planning and Producing a Podcast Saturday, Jan. 25, 3:30–5 p.m., Digital Foundry at Main, Audio Fiction and Radio Drama Podcasts

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*ESCAPE ROOM

Saturday, Nov. 16, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Main–Teen Space Must preregister and meet in Teen Space by 5:45 p.m. to participate. You have one hour to crack the code and break free! If you succeed, a party awaits!

FIRST FRIDAY FOOD LAB

1st Friday, 4 p.m. at Reynolds Nov. 1: Pumpkin Spice (Teen Space) Dec. 6: Eggnog (Reynolds Meeting Room) Jan. 3: Potato Chips (Reynolds Meeting Room)

4TH FRIDAY FANDOM

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!

Nov. 22: Sailor Moon watch and craft | Dec. 27: canceled Jan. 24: StarTrek/Wars LED badges

JACKBOX GAMES

4th Friday, 4 5:30 p.m. at Meadows Explore and celebrate various fandoms with us every month.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

B-TAB 3rd Wednesday, 4:30–5:30 p.m. at Main– Eldorado Room M-TAB 3rd Friday, 4–5 p.m. at Meadows R-TAB 3rd 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.

*CHOCOLATE RHAPSODY WITH NOELLE

2nd Friday, 4–5 p.m. at Main–Teen Space 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.

LEGIT KNITS

Monday, Nov. 25, 4:30–6 p.m., Main–Teen Space Monday, Dec. 16, 4:30–6 p.m., Main–Teen Space Monday, Jan. 27, 4:30–6 p.m., Main–Teen Space 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 provided.

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 4:30–6 p.m. at Main– Teen Space

MAGIC

Excite your taste buds and learn how to make hand-rolled chocolate truffles and infused chocolate bars with a teen chocolatier. You will learn how to temper chocolate and take home gifts for your family or friends!

Jan. 1: Canceled 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.

*COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOP

Saturday, Dec. 14, 1:30–4:30 p.m. at Main– Canyon Meeting Room College application deadlines are approaching—and they want your unique essay! If you have a draft, please bring it with you. You’ll leave with a beginning and an outline for a brand new essay or a draft revision.

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1st Wednesday, 4:30–6 p.m. at Main–Teen Space

NEW! ANIME CLUB

2nd Tuesday, 4:30–6 p.m. at Main–Teen Space Nov. 12: Fruits Basket | Dec. 10: Ace Attorney Jan. 14: My Hero Academia Join us once a month to try new anime and new Japanese snacks! We will have ramen and something sweet for you to taste. The perfect place to make like-minded friends!

TABLETOP GAMING CLUB

2nd Thursday, 4–5:30 p.m. at Reynolds Explore new games in the tabletop universe with us every month. All levels of experience welcome, sharpen your strategy and meet other teens.

TEEN SCI-FI SOCIETY: TRIBBLES!

Thursday, Jan. 23, 4–5:30 p.m. at Reynolds Make and take your own, adorable Tribble in the first Teen Sci-Fi Society meet up of 2020! Tribbles are an adorable alien species from the Star Trek universe.

*TINKER, MAKE, CREATE!

1st Thursday, 4–5:30 p.m. at Reynolds Nov. 7: DIY Sound Synthesizer | Dec. 5: Sew a Circuit Jan. 2: Stamped Tote Bag Get creative and make something of your very own on the first Thursday of every month.

COUNT ME IN Become a teen advisory board member at YOUR library! Fill out an application at:

countmein.bouldercolorado.gov/d/library

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WORKSHOPS *Register at calendar.boulderlibrary.org

= STE AM Concepts

*DIY SOUND SYNTHESIZER

Thursday, Nov. 7, 4–5:30 p.m. at Reynolds Learn the basics of sound synthesis by building a simple oscillator circuit from a handful of everyday electronic parts. At the end of the class you’ll have your own batterypowered noise-toy to take home. Ages 11–18.

BUILD A BETTER BOOK: STORIES FOR YOUR SENSES OPENING EVENT Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at Main– Canyon Gallery

*OLD SCHOOL FILM SCHOOL NEW SCHOOL FILM SCHOOL

Thursday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at Main– Canyon Theater Thursday, Dec. 19, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at Main– Canyon Theater Thursday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at Main– Canyon Theater

The library has software to convert your digital motion picture files to DCP format, so you are festival ready. This monthly workshop includes old school 8mm home movie equipment availability.

Call (303) 441-3197 for an hour appointment.

Explore tactile artwork and sculpture, learn hands-on how to make artwork for a community display. Meet some of the exhibition’s participating artists. Light refreshments will be served. All ages welcome.

*PODCAST WORKSHOPS FOR TEENS WITH THRILLIST’S DAVE GONZALES Tuesday, Nov. 19, 4:30–6 p.m., Digital Foundry at Main, Everyone Should Podcast Tuesday, Nov. 26, 4:30–6 p.m., Digital Foundry at Main, Recording and Producing a Podcast at the Digital Foundry Wednesday, Jan. 8, 4:30–6 p.m., Digital Foundry at Main, Planning and Producing a Podcast Saturday, Jan. 25, 3:30–5 p.m., Digital Foundry at Main, Audio Fiction and Radio Drama Podcasts

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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: GIFTS FROM THE HIVE

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 4–5:30 p.m. at Main–Mt. Sanitas Room Make beeswax gifts from the hive! Learn how honey bees make beeswax and make a lotion bar and lip balm packaged in a beeswax food pouch.

*ADULTOLOGY: COFFEE, TEA, & HERBAL DRINKS Thursday, Jan. 9, 6–7:30 p.m. at Main–Boulder Creek Room Learn to make cafe-quality coffee and tea at home. Discover the wide array of herbal drinks. Seeds Library Cafe baristas will lead this tasty workshop and help you identify and maximize the flavor notes and tasting profiles of these iconic beverages. Ages 18+.

*BEECHICAS: FIRST AID FROM THE HIVE Wednesday, Jan. 22, 4–5:30 p.m. at Main– Mt. Sanitas Room

*FERMENT-OLOGY

Thursday, Dec. 12, 6–7:30 p.m. at Main– Canyon Meeting Room Harness beneficial microbes to create flavorsome kimchi, fermented pickles, and sauerkraut! We’ll cover the mainstays of savory ferments while also including some unexpected vegetables and recipes. Ages 18+.

Honey and propolis are key to the bees’ immune system and helpful to our own. Make a honey ointment for cuts and burns and herbal medicinal honey syrup from our own library hives.

*ARTISTIC PLATING FOR ALL AGES

Saturday, Jan. 25, 2–3:30 p.m. at Main– Boulder Creek Room In this hands-on workshop with Seeds Library Café, we’ll make food so beautiful you ALMOST won’t want to eat it! Experiment with garnishes, sauces, and artistic arrangements of delicious dishes! All ages.

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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 and on Thursdays and Fridays. *Register for classes and learn more at bldg61.org.

All BLDG 61 workshops are STEAM Concepts

MONDAY *MAKER MONDAYS Select Mondays, Various Times

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

*CNC GUIDED ACCESS 1–4 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

SUNDAY

OPEN STUDIO & LIMITED SHOP ACCESS

*LASER CUTTING TOOL ORIENTATION

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.

Select Sundays, 12–2 p.m.

*CNC MACHINE TOOL ORIENTATION Select Sundays, 3–5 p.m.

*SEWING REBELLION

1st Sunday of the month, 2:30–5:30 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.

BOULDERREADS @ 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

THE MARIA ROGERS ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM @ 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