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September + October 2017

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JAIPUR LITERATURE FESTIVAL Annual Jaipur Literature Festival at Boulder – JLF @ Boulder – takes place September 15- 17, 2017 at the Main Boulder Public Library.

Rich with words and ideas, ZEE Entertainment, Boulder Library Foundation and the City of Boulder invite participants to join together to JLF @ Boulder in examining the depth and breadth of the human experience through the reflections and imaginations of more than 70 distinguished contemporary authors and speakers from around the world. Featuring Authors: Christina Lamb, Akhil Sharma, Larry Pressler, Shashi Tharoor.

Free, but attendees must register. For more information and registration, visit: https://jaipurliteraturefestival.org/boulder

CHILDREN & FAMILY

CINEMA

CITIZENSHIP

CONCERTS

DISCUSSION GROUPS

EXHIBITS

GENEALOGY

LANGUAGES

STORYTIMES

POLLINATOR APPRECIATION MONTH

TECHNOLOGY

TEENS

WORKSHOPS

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

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CHILDREN & FAMILY GO CLUB @ MAIN Sundays, 2–5:30 p.m., Children’s Story SpaceLearn 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 the game. Go boards are provided and take-home sets made of cardboard are available for free. Ages 5+.

“MIS PININOS” / SPANISH CONVERSATION FOR KIDS @ NOBO “MIS PININOS” / GRUPO DE CONVERSACION EN ESPAÑOL @ NOBO Mondays, 4:15 p.m., Lunes a las 4:15 p.m.Conversation Spanish group for children (7–13). Come and have fun playing, practicing and learning with a native Spanish speaker.

Para niños (7–13 años). Ven y diviertete, jugando, practicando y aprendiendo con nativa hablante en español.

CHESS CLUB @ MAIN 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Mt. SanitasJoin 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 adult helper.

YOUTH MAKER HANGOUT @ MAIN Tuesdays, 4–5:30 p.m., Mt. Sanitas Room

Learn coding with Scratch, Bitsbox, CAD modeling or BiBli robots. Bring a laptop or share one of the library devices. Ages 7–14. Starting September 12.

LEGO CLUB BLOCK PARTY @ MAIN First Friday of every month, 4–5:30 p.m., Mt. Sanitas RoomBring out the bricks! Every first Friday. Grades 2–5 are invited to our LEGO® block party.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT @ MEADOWS Fridays @ 4 p.m.: September 1 & 15, October 6 & 20Enjoy board games, Wii and Xbox.

MOVIES @ MEADOWS: INSIDE OUT Friday, September 8, 4 p.m.A family friendly movie on the 2nd Friday of each month. Rated PG. Pizza and popcorn served.

MUSIC TOGETHER® CLASS @ REYNOLDS & MEADOWS Saturday, September 23, 11:30 a.m. @ Reynolds, Saturday, September 30, 11:30 a.m. @ MeadowsInteractive music and movement experience for infants through 5 year olds and their caregivers. Family fun through singing, movement, instrument play led by Jane Smolens, Director of Mountain Song Music Studio, Inc.

TELL A STORY WITH A CIRCUIT @ MAIN Sunday, September 24, 2–3:30 p.m. or 4–5:30 p.m., Mt. Sanitas RoomCombine electronics, familiar craft materials, and mischief to make learning about circuits fun. Build a simple switch, then use it to craft a story. No soldering involved, but the small electronic components require patience and dexterity. Sessions listed above are identical so please register for only one. Ages 8–13. Younger kids welcome with adult helper.

MOTHER DAUGHTER BOOKCLUB @ MEADOWS Saturday, October 7, 3 p.m.A special bookclub for mother daughter pairs. Discuss the book selection and make a craft. October’s selection is A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. Grades 3–6.

MOVIES @ MEADOWS: BEETLEJUICE Friday, October 13, 4 p.m.A family friendly movie on the 2nd Friday of each month. Rated PG. Pizza and popcorn served.

*Register at calendar.boulderlibrary.org = STEAM Concepts

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*A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC @ MAIN Sunday, October 22, 2–3:15 p.m., Mt. Sanitas Professional magician Erica Sodos shares her secrets! Aspiring magicians wanting to learn sleight of hand and magic tricks will gain the skills they need at this how-to program. Ages 8–13.

*GROSS ME OUT AT THE LIBRARY @ MAIN Sunday, October 29, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Boulder Creek RoomJust in time for Halloween, make fake blood, fake snot, and fake poop – GROSS! In the process, you may even learn a little bit about how your own body works. Ages 7–13. Children younger than 7 are welcome with adult helper.

HAUNTED LIBRARY @ REYNOLDS Sunday, October 29, 2 p.m.

Slightly spooky and super fun Halloween Party for kids and families. Trick or treating, crafts, games, scary (and not so scary) stories and more! Co-sponsored by the GRB Teen Advisory Group.

JAIPUR LITERATURE FESTIVAL EVENTS FOR YOUTH @ MAIN

See page 9–10 for more special celebration storytimes at all locations

AROUND THE WORLD STORYTIME Saturday, September 16, 10:45–11:45 a.m., Children’s Story Space

Listen to stories that highlight our amazing world. Join in song and celebration of different cultures. All ages.

HENNA HISTORY AND DESIGN Saturday, September 16, 12–2 p.m., Children’s Story SpaceCome learn about the history and culture of henna body art! Hear a brief history of the practice. Then have a design drawn on your skin with henna paste. Ages 10–18.

ODISSI DANCE Saturday, September 16, 2:45–3:45 p.m., Children’s Story SpaceSwagata Banerjee, the artistic director and founder of Moksha Academy of Odissi Dance, shares her expertise. Watch a performance of this ancient Indian classical dance. After the performance interact with Swagata and her students as they answer questions. All ages.

FLIGHT OF FANCY: PUBLIC WORKS PUPPET THEATRE Sunday, September 17, 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m., Children’s Story SpaceUsing masks and puppets to create a magical, cartoon-like world inside of a biodome, Flight of Fancy spins a tale of wonder when a puffin and a girl become unlikely friends and break loose into a night of adventure. All ages.

See pages 12–13 for special events at all locations during September: Pollinator Appreciation

CINEMAFRIDAY FILMS

The Exterminating Angel (El ángel exterminador) | Friday, September 8, 7 p.m. (93 min.)Directed by Luis Buñuel, (Mexico–1962). After a ritzy dinner party in a lavish mansion, the guests find themselves unable to leave. Pretenses collapse as they’re reduced to living like animals. In Spanish with subtitles.

Local Filmmakers Showcase | Friday, October 13, 7 p.m.CHANGE, Jamestown After The Flood Directed by Angie Burnham (2017). A chronicle of the rebuilding of this mountain town, focusing on the inevitable changes, personal, physical and communal, that accompany the rebuilding after a traumatic flood event. (30 min.)

Unedited footage of the May 1969 Boulder flood Shot by Tom Mayberry, narrated live. (20 min.)

Boulder, Colorado Directed by R. E. Baumberger (~1950). A portrait of Boulder from this city manager’s point-of-view. Narrated live by Joel Haertling. (20 min.)

DORIS’ SUNDAY MATINEE

All Quiet on the Western Front | Sunday, October 1, 1 p.m. (140 min.)Directed by Lewis Milestone, featuring Louis Wolheim, Lew Ayres (1930). A passionate portrayal of the horror of war in four parts: enlistment, arrival at the front, incidents of waging war and homecoming. Based on the novel by Erich Maria Remarque.

SPECIAL EVENT FILM

Jaipur Literature Festival Cinema Program screening: Pather Panchali | Thursday, September 14, 7 p.m. (125 min.)Directed by Satyajit Ray, featuring Kanu Bannerjee, Cunibala Devi. (India–1955). The first film in the Apu Trilogy is poetic rendition of the childhood of a boy growing up in Bengal. Music by Ravi Shankar. In Bengali with subtitles.

All films take place in the Canyon Theater @ Main. No tickets are required. Arrive early for good seating!

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CITIZENSHIPCITIZENSHIP CLASSES @ MAIN

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

SUNDAY AFTERNOON

CONCERTS

Sunday, September 10, 2 p.m.

Family Friendly Concert featuring the Boulder Philharmonic String Quartet. Join us for this interactive Space Themed program presented by the Boulder Philharmonic String Quartet.

Ghosts, Ghouls, and Witches: Haunted Music Jeopardy featuring Soprano Ekaterina Kotcherguina

Sunday, October 29, 2 p.m.Soprano Ekaterina Kotcherguina brings her ‘haunted music’ to the Canyon Theater. Performance features pieces by Debussy, Schubert, Britten, Liszt, Schoenberg, Mendelssohn and Honneger—along with a surprise ingredient!

MIDDAY MUSIC MEDITATION

Wednesday, September 13, 12–1 p.m. & Wednesday, October 11, 12–1 p.m.

Take a pause in your day to immerse yourself in the improvised soundscape including instruments such as the Turkish Oud, cello, zils, didgeridoo, auto-harp, flutes and more. Musicians include: Jesse Manno, Michael Stanwood, Brett Bowen, Jenna Woods, Tom Weiser, Dexter Payne, James Hoskins and Victor Mestas.

*MMM on Sept. 13 will take place in the Canyon Gallery while the Tibetan Buddist monks of Gaden Shartse Monastic University create a Sand Mandala. Mandala opening ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. (Pre JLF event)

3RD TUESDAY

LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Henscratch Tuesday, September 19, 12–1 p.m.

Blending blues, jazz, and roots country sounds, HenScratch creates their own version of Americana, or as they call it, Rocky Mountain Alt-Grass. Original music forms the heart of their repertoire. Featuring BPL’s very own, Ryan Lappi, on fiddle and vocals.

Poetry & Music & Lunch Tuesday, October 17, 12–1 p.m.

Join us for this special blend of poetry readings and music. You won’t want to miss this lunchtime experience!

CONCERTSMost concerts take place in the Canyon Theater @ Main. No tickets are required. Arrive early for good seating!

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LIBRARY LEAGUE

Boulder Library Foundation is proudly celebrating 25 years of funding the Summer Reading Program!

The Boulder Library Foundation is a 501c3 that supports the Boulder Library by funding the free programming offered by the Library. Programs such as the Summer Reading Program, BoulderReads, Reading Buddies, STEAM programming, the music series, the cinema series, BLDG 61 and many more are supported by the Foundation.

Join the Library League of Boulder to show your support for the library you love and become the newest member of the Boulder Library Foundation community today. boulderlibraryfoundation.org/library-league-boulder

Join the Library League of Boulder

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BOULDERREADS @ MAINBoulderReads 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.

www.boulderlibrary.org/boulderreads | 303–441–3139

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DISCUSSIONGROUPSBOOK & DISCUSSION GROUPS

The library sponsors community-organized book and discussion groups.For a full listings of topics and dates, visit: research.boulderlibrary.org/ReadingRoom/BookGroups

EXHIBITSART INSPIRED BY THE LAND

@ MAIN

August 5–September 10, Canyon Gallery This open call art show, presented by Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP), celebrates the 50th anniversary of Boulder residents’ passage of America’s first dedicated open space sales tax, which has helped the city to acquire and

protect more than 45,000 acres of open space. An immersive art installation designed by Studio TJOA will highlight artworks submitted by community members.

See page 16 for a workshop related to this exhibit.

OPEN STUDIOS @ MAIN

September 26–October 23, Canyon Gallery The Open Studios Tour Preview Exhibit is a show featuring one piece of art from each of the participating artists in the annual Tour. The Preview Exhibit will include painting, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, encaustic, printmaking and more! The public is invited to visit the gallery to explore local art and map out their route during the tour, which takes place October 7–8 and 14–15 in and around the city of Boulder.

IKEBANA @ MAIN

October 28 & 29, Canyon Gallery The Ikenobo Ikebana Society of America presents their annual showcase of ikebana flower arrangements. Artists will be setting up on Friday, October 27 and the public is invited to watch or try their hand at the Japanese art of flower arrangement. When you are done you can take your flowers home with you. Demos will also take place in the Canyon Theater on Sunday, October 29 from 1–3pm. Find out about the history of Ikebana and how you can get involved in Boulder.

Practice your English!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.

CONVERSATIONS IN ENGLISH @ MAIN

Mondays/Lunes, 10:30–11:45 a.m. BoulderReads Lab

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

Wednesdays/Miércoles, 10:30–11:45 a.m. BoulderReads Lab

Thursdays/Jueves, 10:30–11:45 a.m. Flatirons Meeting Room

Fridays/Viernes, 10:30–11:45 a.m. BoulderReads Lab

LANGUAGES

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GENEALOGY

DNA TESTING @ MEADOWS

September 14, 2017, 1:15–3:15 p.m.This class will be for people who have received autosomal DNA test results from one of the major DNA testing companies. Participants will upload the data to GEDmatch to identify and analyze DNA matches.

Instructors: Beth Benko and Karen Tobo, professional genealogists.

BEGINNING GENEALOGY @ MEADOWS

October 12, 2017, 1:15–3:15 p.m.Learn about simple methods to start your research. We will discuss FamilySearch, a website which offers free classes on genealogy. Census records will also be taught so you can begin immediately.

Instructor: Diane Barbour, PLCGS, professional genealogist.

Sessions are presented by the Boulder Genealogical Society. Bring your laptop or tablet. Register by contacting Diane Barbour at mdbfrisco@gmail.com or 303–604–1051.

SPECIAL STORYTIME CELEBRATIONS

FAMILY PLAY FESTIVAL @ MAIN

See page 2–3 & 10 for more special celebration storytimes at all locationsSee pages 12–13 for special events at all locations during September: Pollinator Appreciation

DAY OF THE DEAD (DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS) CELEBRATION– SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIME Saturday, October 28, 10:15 a.m. @ NOBO Tuesday, October 31, at 10:15 a.m. @ MAIN

Our Day of the Dead storytime! Come enjoy stories, rhymes and songs together!

¡Celebración del Día de los Muertos! ¡Ven y pon la ofrenda con nosotros, cuentos, canciones y actividades!

CELEBRATION STORYTIME @ NOBO & MAIN

Saturday, October 7, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Children’s Story Space

Drop in and play, sing, read, write and talk at activity stations throughout the library. Families with young children (birth–5) enjoy interactive early literacy activities and take home crafts and great prizes as well as new ideas for family fun. Each station includes special activities for babies.

SENSORY FRIENDLY STORYTIME

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

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

*YOUNGER TODDLER TIME Mondays, 9:15 a.m., Mt. Sanitas Room24–30 months.

MONDAY STORYTIME Mondays, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space *LAP BABIES Tuesdays, 9:15 a.m., Mt. Sanitas RoomBirth–15 months.

SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIMES: READ AND PLAY IN SPANISH Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space *WOBBLERS & WALKERS Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m., Mt. Sanitas Room15–24 months.

MUSICAL STORYTIME Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space THURSDAY STORYTIME Thursdays, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space MUSICAL STORYTIME Thursdays, 4 p.m., Children’s Story Space

*OLDER TODDLER TIME Thursdays, 9:15 a.m., Mt. Sanitas Room30–36 months.

FRIDAY STORYTIME Fridays, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space SATURDAY STORYTIME Saturdays, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space

MAIN MAIN

Join us for specially designed storytimes tailored to meet the needs of youth with sensory issues and their families. Registration required. Adults need to register as well as participants.

More information and storytime scripts are available online: boulderlibrary.org/youth

Sundays, 2:30–3:30 p.m. Sensory storytime will be once a week, rotating between all four locations:

First Sunday: Reynolds

Second: Main

Third: Meadows

Fourth: NoBo, Wild Sage Common House (1650 Zamia Ave.)

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See page 9 for more special celebration storytimes at all locationsSee pages 12–13 for special events at all locations during September: Pollinator Appreciation

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BOARD BOOKS AND BABIES Mondays, 10:15 a.m.

Enjoy a few board books and share literacy tips with other caregivers, parents and library staff. Free tea and coffee provided for grown ups! ALL AGES STORYTIME Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. TODDLER LEGO Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. LEGO STORY CLUB 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 4 p.m.Stories and Lego Building. Ages 3+.

STEAM STORY CLUB 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 4 p.m.Build, draw, create and explore! Each week will feature a different STEAM based activity and a story to go with it. Ages 3+.

September 13: Erupting Rainbow | September 27: Boats October 11: Bubbles | October 25: Sculpture

LAP BABIES STORYTIME Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.Birth–15 months.

YOGA STORYTIME Thursdays, 4 p.m. Dance, read, and pose your way into the theme of the day. Ages 3+.

PLAYTIME STORYTIME Fridays, 10:15 a.m.

ALL AGES STORYTIME Mondays & Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.

LAP BABIES Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.Babies (birth–15 months) and their caregivers explore language and books in a fun and intimate setting. Programs include rhymes, songs, books, free play and informal discussion of early childhood development.

SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIMES: READ AND PLAY IN SPANISH Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.

ALL AGES STORYTIME Mondays, 10:15 a.m. LAP BABIES STORYTIME Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.Birth–15 months.

ALL AGES STEAM STORYTIME Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.Build, draw, create and explore! Each week will feature a different STEAM based activity and a story to go with it.

CRAFT STORY CLUB Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. Ages 3+. LEGO STORY CLUB Thursdays, 4 p.m.A combination of storytime readings and literacy activities with hands-on fun. Ages 3+.

PLAYTIME STORYTIME Fridays, 10:15 a.m.

REYNOLDS NOBO

MEADOWS

POLLINATOR APPRECIATION MONTH EVENTS @ BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY

September has been declared Pollinator Appreciation Month to encourage our community to celebrate our pollinators and take action to protect them.

Visit beeboulder.org for more events.

*POLLINATOR FIELD JOURNALS @ MAIN Wednesday, September 6, 4–5 p.m.

Discover the pollinators all around you! Make a hand-bound journal to track pollinators and jot down your observations! Ages 7+.

TINY BEE AND THE BEE HOUSE: SPELLBINDERS STORYTELLING @ MAIN Saturday, September 9, 2–3:30 p.m., Mt. Sanitas

Celebrate pollinators with stories and bee house crafting. Enjoy Spellbinders Oral Storytellers perform special bee stories. Build a native bee house to support solitary nesting bees with a local BeeChica. Ages 8 and under require adult assistance.

MAKE AND SPREAD SEED BOMBS @ REYNOLDS & MEADOWS Saturday, September 16, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ Reynolds Saturday, September 16, 3–4 p.m. @ Meadows

Make seed bombs and learn why planting more flowers is so important to bees! Spread some native wildflower seeds in your neighborhood and become a guerrilla gardener! Ages 3+

*REMEDIES FROM THE HIVE! @ MAIN Wednesday, Sept 20, 4–5 p.m.

We will introduce you to the medicinal uses of honey and have several varieties on hand to taste. Learn how to make honey sweetened Elderberry syrup and take home a recipe for Propolis tincture to help fight against the cold and flu season. Ages 7+.

*BUILD A NATIVE BEE HOUSE @ MAIN Thursday, September 21, 5:30–7:30 p.m., BLDG 61

Learn about native bees and honey bees and how they nest, followed by building and drilling a native bee house to support solitary nesting bees. Presented by local BeeChica, Tracy Bellehumeur, for adults.

BEE BOULDER FAMILY FESTIVAL Saturday, September 23, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Central Park, 1236 Canyon Blvd

The Bee Boulder Family Festival provides pollinator-themed education, live music with Jeff & Paige, hands-on activities, stilt-walkers, face painting, prizes and fun.

*YOUNG SCIENTISTS MAKE BEESWAX CANDLES @ MAIN Saturday, September 30, 1–2:30 p.m., Boulder Creek Room

Learn about how beeswax is made and create molded and rolled beeswax candles. For Grades 2–8, ages 8 and under require adult assistance.

*BEESWAX CRAYONS! @ MAIN Wednesday, October 4, 4–5 p.m.

Handmade crayons from pure beeswax and pollinator drawings to color! Ages 4 and up. Children 8 and under with adult assistance.

POLLINATOR APPRECIATION MONTH EVENTS — STORYTIMES

*Register at calendar.boulderlibrary.org = STEAM Concepts

MONDAY ALL AGES STORYTIME Monday, September 25, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIMES: READ AND PLAY IN SPANISH Tuesday, September 5, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space MUSICAL ALL AGES STORYTIME Wednesday, September 13, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space THURSDAY ALL AGES STORYTIME Thursday, September 28, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space MUSICAL ALL AGES STORYTIME Thursday, September 7, 4 p.m., Children’s Story Space

SATURDAY ALL AGES STORYTIME Saturday, September 9, 10:15 a.m., Children’s Story Space

ALL AGES STORYTIME Monday, September 11, 10:15 a.m. PLAYTIME STORYTIME Friday, September 15, 10:15 a.m.

ALL AGES STORYTIME Monday, September 18 & Tuesday, September 19, 10:15 a.m. SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIMES: READ AND PLAY IN SPANISH Saturday, September 16, 10:15 a.m.

LEGO STORY CLUB Wednesday, September 20, 4 p.m. Ages 3+. YOGALPHABET STORY CLUB Thursday, September 21, 4 p.m.Ages 3+.

MAIN MEADOWS

NOBO

REYNOLDS

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TECHNOLOGY DROP–IN TECH HELP @ MAIN

Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m., Saturdays, 10–11 a.m.Help for people new to digital technology and / or the Internet. Bring your questions and devices! Trained digital coaches will help you learn and troubleshoot issues.

Learn tech and computers at your own pace: Register for a free basic or advanced online computer class from Gale Courses with your library card. Work through step by step tutorials on recommended websites.

research.boulderlibrary.org/tech

LYNDA.COM: YOUR TUTOR IS WAITING

What would you like to learn today?

Learning on the go: Unlimited access to online learning tutorials.

Training in: 3D, Animation, Audio, Business, Design, Developer, Home Computing, Photography, Video, and Web + Interactive plus Creative Inspirations.

research.boulderlibrary.org/lifelong-learning

One on one help now available twice a week at BPL Tech Drop In labs

WhenTuesdays: 6-7pm

Saturdays: 10-11am

WhereFlatirons Meeting Room

Boulder Main Library1001 Arapahoe Avenue

Boulder, CO 80302

email

software

Internet safety

ebooks

downloadable media

Drop-In Tech Help Basic Technology Questions?

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: oralhistory.boulderlibrary.org

Check out the full catalog of events and new workshops coming this fall at bldg61.org.

BLDG 61 IS EXPANDING ITS OFFERINGS!

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YOUTH MAKER HANGOUT @ MAIN Tuesdays, 4–5:30 p.m., Mt. Sanitas Room

Learn coding with Scratch, Bitsbox, CAD modeling or BiBli robots. Bring a laptop or share one of the library devices. Ages 7–14. Starting September 12.

TEENS, TRIVIA, AND TEA @ REYNOLDS Fridays, 4–6 p.m.Play trivia games while enjoying tea and coffee

REYNOLDS TEEN ADVISORY GROUP (TAG) @ REYNOLDS 2nd Sunday of the month, 2:30 p.m.Plan teen events, earn volunteer hours and have fun!

MAGIC @ MAIN 1st Wednesday of the month, 4:30–6 p.m., Teen SpaceMagic 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.

September 6 | October 4

TEEN GAME NIGHT @ NOBO 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6–7:30 p.m.Join us at NoBo for our new game night! We’ll have snacks, prizes, and a different game each month. Come hang out at the library and make Wednesdays more fun!

BOULDER TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (BTAB) @ MAIN 3rd Wednesday of the month, 4:30–5:30 p.m., Teen SpaceGet involved! Students meet to plan events, recommend books, and more! It’s a great way to meet new people, earn community service hours, and add a board position to your college or job applications!

September 20 | October 18

LEGIT KNITS @ MAIN 4th Wednesday of the month, 4:30–6 p.m., Teen SpaceNew 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.

September 27 | October 25

TASTE TEST THURSDAY @ MAIN 4th Thursday of the month, 4:15–5 p.m., Teen SpaceDo you have a discerning palate? Or do you just like to eat? Either way, join us on Taste Test Thursday to try out new flavors. Good, gross, or in between–vote for your favorites!

September 28: Popcorn | October 26: Soda

*SCRUMPTIOUS STRAWBERRY RAVIOLI @ MAIN Thursday, September 14, 4:30–6 p.m., Teen SpaceDinner meets dessert when you make these sweet ravioli pockets filled with fresh strawberries, lemon, and ricotta. Cook it up and then have a feast. All ingredients and utensils provided.

POWERS PREVAIL @ MAIN Monday, October 23, 4:30–6:30 p.m., Teen Space

Tell the future with tarot cards or try your skills at reading color auras. Learn these gifts along with other basic psychic powers and see if you can wow your friends and family.

TEENSGrades 6–12. *Register at calendar.boulderlibrary.org = STEAM Concepts

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HIKING & ART: DYNAMIC COMBINATION! Friday, September 8, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Hike with Kathleen Lanzoni, pausing on the hike to draw, paint or write about what we see around us. Please call Juanita Echeverri, OSMP, at 303–413–7616 to reserve a seat as space is limited.

OSMP walking events related to the exhibit Art Inspired by the Land will begin or end at the Main Boulder Public Library.

*OLD SCHOOL FILM SCHOOL NEW SCHOOL FILM SCHOOL Thursday, September 21 & October 19, 9 a.m–12 p.m., Digital Foundry

Alert for all filmmakers–the library has 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.

FERMENTING & DRYING Thursday, October 12, 6–7:30 p.m., Seeds Library Café, presented by Boulder Creek

Learn the secrets of kimchi and kombucha. Discover drying as a preservation process. This program is part of several Seed to Table events and services at the library that focus on sustainable living. boulderlibrary.org/seed-to-table

HOME MOVIE DAY Saturday, October 21, 12–3 p.m., Boulder Creek Room

This event is part of a world-wide celebration of amateur film as home moviemakers and lovers on 5 continents meet with local film archivists to clean, repair and screen your home movies in 8 & 16 mm.

WORKSHOPS*Register at calendar.boulderlibrary.org = STEAM ConceptsAll workshops take place @ Main.

BLDG 61 will be at the Denver Maker Faire October 14–15 at the Denver Mart! This is an all-ages family friendly event for makers, tinkerers, inventors, artists, scientists and beyond.

Visit denver.makerfaire.com for more. Glimpse the future and get inspired!

BLDG 61 @ DENVER MAKER FAIRE

See pages 12–13 for special events at all locations during September: Pollinator Appreciation

See page 7 for details on the exhibit: Art Inspired by the Land

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*SEWING REBELLION First Sundays, 2:30–5:30 p.m.

Join the Rebellion! Materials and equipment are provided for the beginner level project of the month. Patrons are also welcome to bring an article of clothing in need of mending or upcycling to the program. Ages 10+.

DROP-IN AND 3D PRINTING SERVICE HOURS Wednesdays, 3–7 p.m. & select Saturdays, 3–5 p.m. (see bldg61.org calendar for details)

See the makerspace in action and use BLDG 61 computers for design work as well as sewing machines, vinyl cutter and more per availability and staff permission. Drop off and pick up 3D prints during this time as well. All ages welcome.

*LASER CUTTING GUIDED PRACTICE Wednesdays, 3–7 p.m. & select Saturdays, 3–5 p.m. (see bldg61.org calendar for details)

Work one-on-one with staff to make your ideas come to life using our laser cutter. All patrons interested in accessing this machine are required to attend a Tool Orientation prior to use. Ages 14+.

*BUILD A BEE BLOCK HOUSE Thursday, September 21, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Learn about native bees and honey bees and how they nest, followed by building and drilling your very own native bee house to support solitary nesting bees. Presented by local BeeChica, Tracy Bellehumeur. Ages 14+.

*LASER CUTTING TOOL ORIENTATION Saturdays, September 23, October 7 & October 28, 1–2:30 p.m.Gain access to the BLDG 61 laser cutters after attending this mandatory safety training and start working on your own custom projects. Ages 14+.

COSTUME HACK-A-THON Friday, October 21, 1–5 p.m. Join us at BLDG 61 to work on your Halloween costumes and get geared up for trick or treating! Access to sewing machines, laser cutters (small jobs, through staff), vinyl cutter, craft supplies, glue guns, soldering equipment, and more. We encourage all attendees to bring supplies specific to your costume. BLDG 61 will provided recycled materials for costume hacks and offer some (hopefully) helpful advice.

BLDG 61 is an all-ages public workshop located in the 1961 portion of the Main Library that is dedicated to hands-on learning and cultivating valuable experiences in the community through making. Materials and equipment are provided at no cost for all programs.

*Register for classes at bldg61.org = STEAM Concepts

WORKSHOPS IN BLDG 61

THANK YOU

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

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