Library Calendar of Events

Go Club for Kids & Teens

03 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Sunday, August 3, 2008, 2 – 5:45pm

Learn to play the ancient and mysterious board game known as Go. Developed 4000 years ago in China, the rules are so simple they can be taught in a few minutes - but it can take a lifetime to master the game. Go boards are provided and take-home sets made of cardboard are available for free. Ages 5 and up.

Go ratings are available online! Ratings will be updated weekly. Players can access this information through our website: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Event type: Kids and Teens
Meeting Place: Boulder Creek Meeting Room
Contact: Children's and Teens' Library at 303-441-3099 or hollandm@boulder.lib.co.us or howardm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Storytime

04 Aug 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Main Library
Monday, August 4, 2008, 10:15 – 11am

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Ongoing Storytimes:

Main Library
In the Children's Room on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m.

Meadows Branch Library
Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.

George Reynolds Library
Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.

Note: English/Spanish storytimes and tours are available by arrangement. Call 303-441-3099 to schedule.

Event type: Kids and Teens
Meeting Place: Children's Library
Contact: Children's Library at 303-441-3099 or hollandm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Conversations in English | Conversaciones en Inglés

04 Aug 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Monday, August 4, 2008, 1 – 2:30pm

Weekly sessions, moderated by a trained volunteer, provide opportunities for people for whom English is a second language to converse in American English in small, informal groups. Several days and times each week at different library branches.

Diseñada para personas cuya segunda lengua es el Inglés y quieren mejorar sus habilidades en conversación. Las reuniones se van a llevar acado en la biblioteca principal, Meadows o Reynolds.

Event type: Classes and Workshops
Meeting Place: Two classes: Arapahoe Conference Room and Boulder Creek Meeting Room
Contact: Ghada Elturk 303-441-4941 or via elturkg@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Boulder Youth Chess Club

04 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Monday, August 4, 2008, 5 – 7pm

Join us for informal chess play on Monday evenings this
summer. The goal is to build community among children and
teens in Boulder County. Participants will share information
and get opportunities to play against one another. All levels
welcome, but players should already understand the basic
rules of chess. If possible, please bring your own board and
pieces.

Cost: Free

Event type: Kids and Teens
Meeting Place: Teen Art Gallery
Contact: Children's Library at 303-441-3099 or howardm@bouldercolorado.gov

Citizenship class

05 Aug 2008 00:30:00 GMT

Main Library
Monday, August 4, 2008, 6:30 – 8pm

Participants get help and receive information about the citizenship process. Sessions take place weekly.

Cost: Free

Event type: Classes and Workshops
Meeting Place: Arapahoe Conference Room
Contact: Perla Lupita Delgado at 303-441-3956 or Ghada Elturk 303-441-4941 or elturkg@boulder.lib.co.us

Arabic Literature

05 Aug 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Monday, August 4, 2008, 7 – 8pm

Meets at 7 p.m. on first Mondays to gain an understanding and appreciation of the diverse body of contemporary Arabic literature.

The August discussion is of The Tongue's Blood Does Not Run Dry by Assia Djebar.

Cost: Free

Event type: Book and Discussion Groups
Meeting Place: Arapahoe Conference Room
Contact: elturkg@boulder.lib.co.us or philopn@msn.com
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Applications for "Dance is for Every Body!"

05 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Applications are available beginning July 1, 2008 for the Annual "Dance is for Every Body!" Showcase.

A wonderful outreach opportunity for dance artists, teachers, companies, individuals, studios and schools to reach new audiences and participate in a fun, informal, family-friendly showcase.

Held each fall in the Canyon Theater of the Boulder Public Library, the 2008 showcase schedule is Saturday, November 8th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 9th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The showcase runs continuously each day and artists are asked to apply with 5 - 15 minute presentation which can include lecture demonstrations, audience participation activities or mini classes, showing of work-in-progress, finished dances, or short dance films. Possible opportunity for more than one time slot available on the same day or each day (but not back to back).

Applications can be downloaded from the Dance Bridge Web site at www.artsresource.org… and must be received by the deadline on Friday, September 5. There is no application fee - open to all dance and movement artists.

Artists are asked to register with the Boulder Arts Resource (a free online site), at www.artsresource.org to participate. For more information on this and other projects of the Dance Bridge, contact Coordinator Mary Wohl Haan at 303-441-4391, haanm@boulder.lib.co.us or check the Web site.

Sponsored by the Boulder Public Library and the Dance Bridge of the Boulder Arts Commission.

Event type: Special Events
Contact: Mary Wohl Haan 303-441-4391 or haanm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.artsresource.org…

Boulder World Affairs Discussion Group

05 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Meadows Branch Library
Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 10am – 12pm

Meets every Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Meadows Branch. The first hour is a discussion of current event topics; the second hour is a discussion of a book selected by the group.

Current book for discussion: Day of Reckoning: How Hubris, Ideology, and Greed Are Tearing America Apart by Patrick J. Buchanan.

Event type: Book and Discussion Groups
Contact: Art Smoot, 303-499-3837 or art.smoot@gmail.com
More info: www.boulder-wadg.org

Baby Time - registration required

05 Aug 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Main Library
Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 10:15 – 11am

For the BPL Children’s Library Baby and Toddler Time programs, babies and toddlers and their caregivers participate in developmentally appropriate activities that support language acquisition and bonding between adult and child. Programs are designed to allow time to relax and play without distractions, so older siblings may not attend. Registration is required. Call 303-441-3099, or register in person at the main library Children’s Desk.

Drop-in playtime, from 11 a.m. to noon, follows each class. If classes are full, parent/caregivers and the appropriate aged child may participate in the drop-in portion of the class (11 a.m.-noon) as often as desired.

Age restrictions: Baby Time is for children from birth-18 months old. Toddler Time (Wednesdays) is for children aged 18-36 months. These programs are developmentally targeted to the group and emphasize adult-child interaction, so only children of the appropriate age may attend.

Call for availability at 303-441-3099.

To pre-register (required) call the Children’s Library at 303-441-3099

Cost: Free

Event type: Parenting
Contact: Children’s Library at 303-441-3099 or jensenk@bouldercolorado.gov
Meeting Place: Teen Art Gallery
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Storytime

05 Aug 2008 16:15:00 GMT

George Reynolds Branch Library
Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 10:15 – 11am

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Ongoing Storytimes:

Main Library
In the Children's Room on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m.

Meadows Branch Library
Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.

George Reynolds Library
Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.

Note: English/Spanish storytimes and tours are available by arrangement. Call 303-441-3099 to schedule.

Event type: Kids and Teens
Contact: Children's Library at 303-441-3099 or hollandm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Teen Game Night

05 Aug 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 4 – 6:30pm

Teen Game Night is a special event in the BPL Teen Space created just for middle and high school gamers. Participants are asked to bring cards, boards and books from any game of interest. We will provide the space, staffing and sometimes even snacks! The event is held every Tuesday in the Teen Space.

Cost: Free

Event type: Kids and Teens
Meeting Place: Teen Space
Contact: Children/Teen Services at 303-441-3099 or howardm@bouldercolorado.gov
More info: www.boulderteens.org

Conversations in English | Conversaciones en Inglés

06 Aug 2008 00:30:00 GMT

Main Library
Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Weekly sessions, moderated by a trained volunteer, provide opportunities for people for whom English is a second language to converse in American English in small, informal groups. Several days and times each week at different library branches.

Diseñada para personas cuya segunda lengua es el Inglés y quieren mejorar sus habilidades en conversación. Las reuniones se van a llevar acado en la biblioteca principal, Meadows o Reynolds.

Event type: Classes and Workshops
Meeting Place: Arapahoe Conference Room
Contact: Ghada Elturk 303-441-4941 or via elturkg@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

The Influence of the Hippie Culture in Boulder and Beyond

06 Aug 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 7 – 9pm

An evening with “aging Hippies” will present reflections on the contributions made by the Hippies in the 1960’s and how those contributions continue to influence our lives. A panel of seven speakers will share personal stories on how they were influenced by that era. Panelists include Frank Dubofsky, Jim McKeown, Bob McFarland, Len Barron, Betty Ball, Ellen Klaver and Butch Grayer. JoAn Segal will lead
a women’s chorus in “Where do the Children Play.” The evening will be hosted by George Epp. The audience will be invited to share stories on how there were influenced by the times.

Event type: Special Events
Meeting Place: Canyon Theater
Contact: 303-442-6458 or lenbarron33@hotmail.com

Conversations in English | Conversaciones en Inglés

06 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 10 – 11:30am

Weekly sessions, moderated by a trained volunteer, provide opportunities for people for whom English is a second language to converse in American English in small, informal groups. Several days and times each week at different library branches.

Diseñada para personas cuya segunda lengua es el Inglés y quieren mejorar sus habilidades en conversación. Las reuniones se van a llevar acado en la biblioteca principal, Meadows o Reynolds.

Event type: Classes and Workshops
Meeting Place: Arapahoe Conference Room
Contact: Ghada Elturk 303-441-4941 or via elturkg@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Storytime

06 Aug 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Main Library
Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 10:15 – 11am

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Ongoing Storytimes:

Main Library
In the Children's Room on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m.

Meadows Branch Library
Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.

George Reynolds Library
Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.

Note: English/Spanish storytimes and tours are available by arrangement. Call 303-441-3099 to schedule.

Event type: Kids and Teens
Meeting Place: Children's Library
Contact: Children's Library at 303-441-3099 or hollandm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Storytime

06 Aug 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Meadows Branch Library
Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 10:15 – 11am

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Ongoing Storytimes:

Main Library
In the Children's Room on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m.

Meadows Branch Library
Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.

George Reynolds Library
Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.

Note: English/Spanish storytimes and tours are available by arrangement. Call 303-441-3099 to schedule.

Event type: Kids and Teens
Contact: Children's Library at 303-441-3099 or hollandm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Toddler Time - registration required

06 Aug 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Main Library
Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 10:15 – 11am

For the BPL Children’s Library Baby and Toddler Time programs, babies and toddlers and their caregivers participate in developmentally appropriate activities that support language acquisition and bonding between adult and child. Programs are designed to allow time to relax and play without distractions, so older siblings may not attend. Registration is required. Call 303-441-3099, or register in person at the main library Children’s Desk.

Drop-in playtime, from 11 a.m. to noon, follows each class. If classes are full, parent/caregivers and the appropriate aged child may participate in the drop-in portion of the class (11 a.m.-noon) as often as desired.

Age restrictions: Baby Time (Tuesdays) is for children from birth-18 months old. Toddler Time is for children aged 18-36 months. These programs are developmentally targeted to the group and emphasize adult-child interaction, so only children of the appropriate age may attend.

Call for availability at 303-441-3099.

Phone: To pre-register (required) call the Children’s Library at 303-441-3099

Cost: Free

Event type: Parenting
Contact: Children’s Library at 303-441-3099 or jensenk@bouldercolorado.gov
Meeting Place: Canyon Theater
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Conversations in English Book Club

06 Aug 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 1 – 2:30pm

Intended for people who like to read and who read English as a second language. The club is set up to focus on a specific genre or topic during four-week sessions.

Cost: Free

Event type: Book and Discussion Groups
Meeting Place: Arapahoe Conference Room
Contact: Outreach Coordinator Ghada Elturk at 303-441-4941 or elturkg@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Conversations in English | Conversaciones en Inglés

06 Aug 2008 21:30:00 GMT

Meadows Branch Library
Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 3:30 – 5pm

Weekly sessions, moderated by a trained volunteer, provide opportunities for people for whom English is a second language to converse in American English in small, informal groups. Several days and times each week at different library branches.

Diseñada para personas cuya segunda lengua es el Inglés y quieren mejorar sus habilidades en conversación. Las reuniones se van a llevar acado en la biblioteca principal, Meadows o Reynolds.

Event type: Classes and Workshops
Contact: Ghada Elturk 303-441-4941 or via elturkg@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Conversations in English | Conversaciones en Inglés

06 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 5 – 6:30pm

Weekly sessions, moderated by a trained volunteer, provide opportunities for people for whom English is a second language to converse in American English in small, informal groups. Several days and times each week at different library branches.

Diseñada para personas cuya segunda lengua es el Inglés y quieren mejorar sus habilidades en conversación. Las reuniones se van a llevar acado en la biblioteca principal, Meadows o Reynolds.

Event type: Classes and Workshops
Meeting Place: Arapahoe Conference Room
Contact: Ghada Elturk 303-441-4941 or via elturkg@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Boulder Public Library Commission meeting

07 Aug 2008 01:15:00 GMT

Main Library
Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 7:15 – 9:15pm

The Boulder Library Commission is the library’s governing and decision-making body. Appointed by the Boulder City Council, the five commissioners make decisions on budget and policy matters related to present and future library operations. The staff liaison to the commission is Boulder Public Library Interim Director Lynn Reed.

Messages posted to www.boulder.lib.co.us/bplforms/contactLibComm.aspx are received by all commission members.

The library commission Web page has information about the commission and the most current meeting agenda.

Event type: Meetings
Meeting Place: Arapahoe Conference Room
Contact: Tina Walker at 303-441-3106
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Great Books Discussion Group

07 Aug 2008 01:30:00 GMT

Meadows Branch Library
Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 7:30 – 8:30pm

This group, which frequently uses approaches to discussion and selections from the Great Books of the Western World, meets in the Meadows Branch Library, usually on even-date Wednesdays.

Aug. 6: Great Books, Vol. 23 (pp. 49-76) “Leviathan” Part I, Ch. 1-10, by Thomas Hobbes.

Event type: Book and Discussion Groups
Contact: Grayson Hardman at 303-441-3114 or hardmang@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: home.comcast.net…

Storytime

07 Aug 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Main Library
Thursday, August 7, 2008, 10:15 – 11am

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Ongoing Storytimes:

Main Library
In the Children's Room on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m.

Meadows Branch Library
Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.

George Reynolds Library
Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.

Note: English/Spanish storytimes and tours are available by arrangement. Call 303-441-3099 to schedule.

Event type: Kids and Teens
Meeting Place: Children's Library
Contact: Children's Library at 303-441-3099 or hollandm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s Camp Shakespeare

08 Aug 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Thursday, August 7, 2008, 7 – 8pm

Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s Camp Shakespeare final performance. Free and open to the public.

Event type: Performances
Meeting Place: Canyon Theater
Contact: Amanda Holden, 303-492-1537

Conversations in English | Conversaciones en Inglés

08 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Friday, August 8, 2008, 10 – 11:30am

Weekly sessions, moderated by a trained volunteer, provide opportunities for people for whom English is a second language to converse in American English in small, informal groups. Several days and times each week at different library branches.

Diseñada para personas cuya segunda lengua es el Inglés y quieren mejorar sus habilidades en conversación. Las reuniones se van a llevar acado en la biblioteca principal, Meadows o Reynolds.

Event type: Classes and Workshops
Meeting Place: Boulder Creek Meeting Room
Contact: Ghada Elturk 303-441-4941 or via elturkg@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Readings in Asian Literature

08 Aug 2008 16:30:00 GMT

Main Library
Friday, August 8, 2008, 10:30 – 11:30am

Led by CU Professor Emerita Joyce Lebra, this group spends several months discussing books based on a chosen aspect of Asian literature, then begins with another series built around books selected to relate to a new general topic in the same field.

Meets on the second Friday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

Aug. 8: Monkey Bridge by Lan Cao.

Cost: Free

Event type: Book and Discussion Groups
Meeting Place: Arapahoe Conference Room
Contact: 303-494-5869 or maureenfarthur@hotmail.com
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Conversations in English | Conversaciones en Inglés

08 Aug 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Friday, August 8, 2008, 1 – 2:30pm

Weekly sessions, moderated by a trained volunteer, provide opportunities for people for whom English is a second language to converse in American English in small, informal groups. Several days and times each week at different library branches.

Diseñada para personas cuya segunda lengua es el Inglés y quieren mejorar sus habilidades en conversación. Las reuniones se van a llevar acado en la biblioteca principal, Meadows o Reynolds.

Event type: Classes and Workshops
Meeting Place: Arapahoe Conference Room
Contact: Ghada Elturk 303-441-4941 or via elturkg@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Conversations in Spanish (Club de conversación in español)

08 Aug 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Friday, August 8, 2008, 4 – 5:30pm

Los participantes de esta clase deberían tener un nivel intermedio o avanzado de español. Segundo, tercero, quarto Viernes de mes a 5-6 p.m. en la sala de conferencias Arapahoe. (Meets second, third and fourth Fridays from 5-6 p.m. in the Arapahoe Conference Room. Classes are open to all, but some knowledge of spoken Spanish is necessary in order to participate.)

Segundo, tercero, cuarto Viernes de mes, 4-5:30 p.m. (second, third, fourth Fridays, 4-5:30 p.m.)

Cost: Free

Event type: Classes and Workshops
Meeting Place: La sala de conferencias Arapahoe (Arapahoe Conference Room)
Contact: Pilar Aguilar at 303-522-9533

Women of the West Saturday group

09 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 10 – 11am

This group meets on the second Saturday of each month and discusses materials that pertain to the historical and present-day experiences of women in the Western U.S.

Dinner with Osama by Marilyn Krysl.

Cost: Free

Event type: Book and Discussion Groups
Meeting Place: Arapahoe Conference Room
Contact: Jeannie Patton at 303-499-2533 or tapeats80305@yahoo.com
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Young Creative Writers

09 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 10 – 11am

For this long-running, popular and free workshop, kids in 4th to 7th grade receive advice and encouragement from adult professional writers.

Sessions take place in two-month increments, with a month off between each session. Sponsored by the Boulder Public Library Foundation.

Event type: Kids and Teens
Meeting Place: Teen Art Gallery
Contact: Children’s Library at 303-441-3099 or howardm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Storytime

09 Aug 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Main Library
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 10:15 – 11am

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Ongoing Storytimes:

Main Library
In the Children's Room on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m.

Meadows Branch Library
Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.

George Reynolds Library
Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.

Note: English/Spanish storytimes and tours are available by arrangement. Call 303-441-3099 to schedule.

Event type: Kids and Teens
Meeting Place: Children's Library
Contact: Children's Library at 303-441-3099 or hollandm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Music and Stories with Bonnie Phipps

09 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

George Reynolds Branch Library
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 11am – 12pm

Nationally award-winning artist Bonnie Phipps uses her hot pink and turquoise Autoharps and storytelling to set the scene for songs about dinosaurs, girls with ten-foot long names, the antics of Lucy Lum, Don Gato the cat, or a monster who is afraid of children.

Bonnie's gift for audience participation convinces children, ages 3-12, that the funniest thing in the world is clapping, meowing, blowing kisses, swimming, making bubblegum stew and singing along. Don't miss this free, fun, fabulous show.

11 a.m. at the George Reynolds Branch Library, 2595 Table Mesa Dr. Reservations required, please call 303-441-3120

3 p.m. at the Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Rd. Reservations required, please call 303-441-4390

Sponsored by the Boulder Public Library Foundation

Event type: Kids and Teens
Contact: 303-441-3120

Conversational Mandarin for Families

09 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 11am – 12pm

The Children's Library offers a wonderful opportunity for families with children to learn conversational Chinese (Mandarin). Li-Li Hsu and Jennifer Chan, both native speakers and experienced teachers, lead this series of classes. Bring your family for an hour of language fun!

No registration or experience with Mandarin is required for this free class. Funded by the Boulder Public Library Foundation.

Event type: Classes and Workshops
Meeting Place: Boulder Creek Meeting Room
Contact: Children's Library at 303-441-3099

JUST WRITE Junior group - Creative writing sessions for teens

09 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 12 – 1pm

This workshop is divided into "Junior" and "Senior" groups, both hosted by professional adult writers. The one-hour workshops feature writing exercises involving poetry, short stories, personal narrative, fiction, non-fiction, song writing, and more. Drop-ins are welcome.

There are no sessions Saturday, May 24 because the main library building is closed to accommodate the Boulder Creek Festival.

Time:
Junior group (ages 11-14), noon – 1 p.m.
Senior group (13-18), 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

View current and past writing from Just Write workshops at www.boulderteens.org

Event type: Kids and Teens
Meeting Place: Teen Art Gallery
Contact: Children's/Young Adult staff at 303-441-3099 or howardm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulderteens.org

Teens' Services Focus Group

09 Aug 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 1 – 2pm

The Boulder Public Library has begun a Facilities Planning Study, which will provide a comprehensive review of library facilities to identify building upgrades necessary to implement service improvements consistent with the 2007 Library Master Plan.

The first step, beginning already, is a needs analysis including several public and staff focus group meetings to be held in August and September.

To sign up to participate in a focus group, call 303-441-3194 or stop by the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Main Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd.

Full Focus Group Schedule:

Teens' Services Focus Group
Date: Saturday, Aug. 9, 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder Creek Room

Meadows Branch Focus Group
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Location: Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, located behind Safeway

General Focus Group
Date: Thursday, Aug. 14, 5 to 6 p.m.
Location: Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Arapahoe Conference Room

General Focus Group
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 10 to 11 a.m.
Location: West Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave.

Children's Services Focus Group
Date: Sunday, Aug. 24, 2 to 3 p.m.
Location: Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder Creek Room

Children's Services Focus Group
Date: Monday, Aug. 25, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location:Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder Creek Room

Reynolds Branch Focus Group
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 6 to 7 p.m.
Location: George Reynolds Branch Library, 3595 Table Mesa Drive

General Focus Group
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 5 to 6 p.m.
Location: Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Canyon Theater

Event type: Special Events
Meeting Place: Boulder Creek Room
Contact: Sign up by calling 303-441-3194 or stop by the Reference Desk, Main Library
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

JUST WRITE Senior group - Creative writing sessions for teens

09 Aug 2008 20:30:00 GMT

Main Library
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 2:30 – 3:30pm

This workshop is divided into "Junior" and "Senior" groups, both hosted by professional adult writers. The one-hour workshops feature writing exercises involving poetry, short stories, personal narrative, fiction, non-fiction, song writing, and more. Drop-ins are welcome.

There are no sessions Saturday, May 24 because the main library building is closed to accommodate the Boulder Creek Festival.

Time:
Junior group (ages 11-14), noon – 1 p.m.
Senior group (13-18), 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

View current and past writing from Just Write workshops at www.boulderteens.org

Cost: Free

Event type: Kids and Teens
Meeting Place: Teen Art Gallery
Contact: Children's/Young Adult staff at 303-441-3099 or howardm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulderteeens.org

Music and Stories with Bonnie Phipps

09 Aug 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Meadows Branch Library
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 3 – 4pm

Nationally award-winning artist Bonnie Phipps uses her hot pink and turquoise Autoharps and storytelling to set the scene for songs about dinosaurs, girls with ten-foot long names, the antics of Lucy Lum, Don Gato the cat, or a monster who is afraid of children.

Bonnie's gift for audience participation convinces children, ages 3-12, that the funniest thing in the world is clapping, meowing, blowing kisses, swimming, making bubblegum stew and singing along. Don't miss this free, fun, fabulous show.

11 a.m. at the George Reynolds Branch Library, 2595 Table Mesa Dr. Reservations required, please call 303-441-3120

3 p.m. at the Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Rd. Reservations required, please call 303-441-4390

Sponsored by the Boulder Public Library Foundation

Event type: Storytellers
Contact: Reservations required: 303-441-4390

Conversations in English | Conversaciones en Inglés

09 Aug 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 4 – 5:30pm

Weekly sessions, moderated by a trained volunteer, provide opportunities for people for whom English is a second language to converse in American English in small, informal groups. Several days and times each week at different library branches.

Diseñada para personas cuya segunda lengua es el Inglés y quieren mejorar sus habilidades en conversación. Las reuniones se van a llevar acado en la biblioteca principal, Meadows o Reynolds.

Event type: Classes and Workshops
Meeting Place: Boulder Creek Meeting Room
Contact: Ghada Elturk 303-441-4941 or via elturkg@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Go Club for Kids & Teens

10 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Sunday, August 10, 2008, 2 – 5:45pm

Learn to play the ancient and mysterious board game known as Go. Developed 4000 years ago in China, the rules are so simple they can be taught in a few minutes - but it can take a lifetime to master the game. Go boards are provided and take-home sets made of cardboard are available for free. Ages 5 and up.

Go ratings are available online! Ratings will be updated weekly. Players can access this information through our website: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Event type: Kids and Teens
Meeting Place: Boulder Creek Meeting Room
Contact: Children's and Teens' Library at 303-441-3099 or hollandm@boulder.lib.co.us or howardm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Rocky Mountain Storytellers Guild Story Sharing Circle

10 Aug 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Sunday, August 10, 2008, 4 – 5:30pm

Story Sharing Circles return to Sunday afternoons Aug. 10, and continue on the first Sunday of even-numbered months. Professional storyteller Kay Negash hosts this event at which all ages are welcome to tell stories or just listen. If you’ve ever wanted to try telling a story in public or if you just want to hear a few good yarns, join Kay who will be telling stories about Vacations and the Land as a theme.

Event type: Storytellers
Meeting Place: Arapahoe Conference Room
Contact: Carol Heepke 303-441-3196

Storytime

11 Aug 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Main Library
Monday, August 11, 2008, 10:15 – 11am

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Ongoing Storytimes:

Main Library
In the Children's Room on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m.

Meadows Branch Library
Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.

George Reynolds Library
Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.

Note: English/Spanish storytimes and tours are available by arrangement. Call 303-441-3099 to schedule.

Event type: Kids and Teens
Meeting Place: Children's Library
Contact: Children's Library at 303-441-3099 or hollandm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Conversations in English | Conversaciones en Inglés

11 Aug 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Monday, August 11, 2008, 1 – 2:30pm

Weekly sessions, moderated by a trained volunteer, provide opportunities for people for whom English is a second language to converse in American English in small, informal groups. Several days and times each week at different library branches.

Diseñada para personas cuya segunda lengua es el Inglés y quieren mejorar sus habilidades en conversación. Las reuniones se van a llevar acado en la biblioteca principal, Meadows o Reynolds.

Event type: Classes and Workshops
Meeting Place: Two classes: Arapahoe Conference Room and Boulder Creek Meeting Room
Contact: Ghada Elturk 303-441-4941 or via elturkg@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Boulder Youth Chess Club

11 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Monday, August 11, 2008, 5 – 7pm

Join us for informal chess play on Monday evenings this
summer. The goal is to build community among children and
teens in Boulder County. Participants will share information
and get opportunities to play against one another. All levels
welcome, but players should already understand the basic
rules of chess. If possible, please bring your own board and
pieces.

Cost: Free

Event type: Kids and Teens
Meeting Place: Teen Art Gallery
Contact: Children's Library at 303-441-3099 or howardm@bouldercolorado.gov

Citizenship class

12 Aug 2008 00:30:00 GMT

Main Library
Monday, August 11, 2008, 6:30 – 8pm

Participants get help and receive information about the citizenship process. Sessions take place weekly.

Cost: Free

Event type: Classes and Workshops
Meeting Place: Arapahoe Conference Room
Contact: Perla Lupita Delgado at 303-441-3956 or Ghada Elturk 303-441-4941 or elturkg@boulder.lib.co.us

Applications for "Dance is for Every Body!"

12 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Applications are available beginning July 1, 2008 for the Annual "Dance is for Every Body!" Showcase.

A wonderful outreach opportunity for dance artists, teachers, companies, individuals, studios and schools to reach new audiences and participate in a fun, informal, family-friendly showcase.

Held each fall in the Canyon Theater of the Boulder Public Library, the 2008 showcase schedule is Saturday, November 8th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 9th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The showcase runs continuously each day and artists are asked to apply with 5 - 15 minute presentation which can include lecture demonstrations, audience participation activities or mini classes, showing of work-in-progress, finished dances, or short dance films. Possible opportunity for more than one time slot available on the same day or each day (but not back to back).

Applications can be downloaded from the Dance Bridge Web site at www.artsresource.org… and must be received by the deadline on Friday, September 5. There is no application fee - open to all dance and movement artists.

Artists are asked to register with the Boulder Arts Resource (a free online site), at www.artsresource.org to participate. For more information on this and other projects of the Dance Bridge, contact Coordinator Mary Wohl Haan at 303-441-4391, haanm@boulder.lib.co.us or check the Web site.

Sponsored by the Boulder Public Library and the Dance Bridge of the Boulder Arts Commission.

Event type: Special Events
Contact: Mary Wohl Haan 303-441-4391 or haanm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.artsresource.org…

Boulder World Affairs Discussion Group

12 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Meadows Branch Library
Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 10am – 12pm

Meets every Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Meadows Branch. The first hour is a discussion of current event topics; the second hour is a discussion of a book selected by the group.

Current book for discussion: Day of Reckoning: How Hubris, Ideology, and Greed Are Tearing America Apart by Patrick J. Buchanan.

Event type: Book and Discussion Groups
Contact: Art Smoot, 303-499-3837 or art.smoot@gmail.com
More info: www.boulder-wadg.org

Baby Time - registration required

12 Aug 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Main Library
Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 10:15 – 11am

For the BPL Children’s Library Baby and Toddler Time programs, babies and toddlers and their caregivers participate in developmentally appropriate activities that support language acquisition and bonding between adult and child. Programs are designed to allow time to relax and play without distractions, so older siblings may not attend. Registration is required. Call 303-441-3099, or register in person at the main library Children’s Desk.

Drop-in playtime, from 11 a.m. to noon, follows each class. If classes are full, parent/caregivers and the appropriate aged child may participate in the drop-in portion of the class (11 a.m.-noon) as often as desired.

Age restrictions: Baby Time is for children from birth-18 months old. Toddler Time (Wednesdays) is for children aged 18-36 months. These programs are developmentally targeted to the group and emphasize adult-child interaction, so only children of the appropriate age may attend.

Call for availability at 303-441-3099.

To pre-register (required) call the Children’s Library at 303-441-3099

Cost: Free

Event type: Parenting
Contact: Children’s Library at 303-441-3099 or jensenk@bouldercolorado.gov
Meeting Place: Canyon Theater
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Storytime

12 Aug 2008 16:15:00 GMT

George Reynolds Branch Library
Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 10:15 – 11am

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Ongoing Storytimes:

Main Library
In the Children's Room on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m.

Meadows Branch Library
Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.

George Reynolds Library
Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.

Note: English/Spanish storytimes and tours are available by arrangement. Call 303-441-3099 to schedule.

Event type: Kids and Teens
Contact: Children's Library at 303-441-3099 or hollandm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Teen Game Night

12 Aug 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 4 – 6:30pm

Teen Game Night is a special event in the BPL Teen Space created just for middle and high school gamers. Participants are asked to bring cards, boards and books from any game of interest. We will provide the space, staffing and sometimes even snacks! The event is held every Tuesday in the Teen Space.

Cost: Free

Event type: Kids and Teens
Meeting Place: Teen Space
Contact: Children/Teen Services at 303-441-3099 or howardm@bouldercolorado.gov
More info: www.boulderteens.org

Tuesday Fiction Writers

13 Aug 2008 00:30:00 GMT

Main Library
Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 6:30 – 8:30pm

TFW meets on second and fourth Tuesdays to provide a supportive and critical environment to share work.

Event type: Writing
Meeting Place: Boulder Creek Meeting Room
Contact: Becky Tarr at tarrs@forethought.net

Physics/Metaphysics: Boundaries

13 Aug 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 7 – 8pm

Meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.

Aug. 12: Dreaming: An Introduction to the Science of Sleep by J. Allan Hobson.

Cost: Free

Event type: Book and Discussion Groups
Meeting Place: Arapahoe Conference Room
Contact: Mike Page at 303-497-2464 or tandp@creativeconsulting.com
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Conversations in English | Conversaciones en Inglés

13 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Main Library
Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 10 – 11:30am

Weekly sessions, moderated by a trained volunteer, provide opportunities for people for whom English is a second language to converse in American English in small, informal groups. Several days and times each week at different library branches.

Diseñada para personas cuya segunda lengua es el Inglés y quieren mejorar sus habilidades en conversación. Las reuniones se van a llevar acado en la biblioteca principal, Meadows o Reynolds.

Event type: Classes and Workshops
Meeting Place: Arapahoe Conference Room
Contact: Ghada Elturk 303-441-4941 or via elturkg@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Storytime

13 Aug 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Main Library
Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 10:15 – 11am

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Ongoing Storytimes:

Main Library
In the Children's Room on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m.

Meadows Branch Library
Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.

George Reynolds Library
Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.

Note: English/Spanish storytimes and tours are available by arrangement. Call 303-441-3099 to schedule.

Event type: Kids and Teens
Meeting Place: Children's Library
Contact: Children's Library at 303-441-3099 or hollandm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…

Storytime

13 Aug 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Meadows Branch Library
Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 10:15 – 11am

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Ongoing Storytimes:

Main Library
In the Children's Room on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m.

Meadows Branch Library
Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.

George Reynolds Library
Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.

Note: English/Spanish storytimes and tours are available by arrangement. Call 303-441-3099 to schedule.

Event type: Kids and Teens
Contact: Children's Library at 303-441-3099 or hollandm@boulder.lib.co.us
More info: www.boulder.lib.co.us…