Category Archives: Library News
New Library Rules of Conduct effective Jan. 2, 2013
BPL’s Rules of Conduct were recently updated, and five new rules (below) were added. These rules have been approved by the Library Commission and the city manager, and are effective Jan. 2, 2013. The month of January is a warning … Continue reading
Architecture firm selected for Main Boulder Public Library renovation
Studiotrope Design Collective has been chosen as the architect for the renovation of the Main Boulder Public Library, a Capital Improvement Bond-funded project, after a thorough selection process. In June, city staff and the Library Commission began evaluating potential architects … Continue reading
Boulder Public Library begins checking out NOOKs™ on Jan. 11
Boulder Public Library begins checking out NOOK e-readers on Wednesday, Jan. 11. There are 12 NOOKs at the Main Library, and six each at the Meadows and George Reynolds branch libraries. The NOOKs are loaded with 31 bestseller titles, in … Continue reading
Updates on Main Library Café — Nov. 29, 2011 Update:
Nov. 29, 2011 Update: Boulder Public Library has recently purchased a Seattle’s Best coffee drink vending machine, which will be installed on the Main Library Bridge in mid-December 2011. The Seattle’s Best vending machine offers several coffee drinks, as well … Continue reading
Boulder Business Support Overview offered at Main Library
The Boulder business community is invited to a free overview of City of Boulder and local services designed to help a business grow. The Business Support Overview will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, … Continue reading
City of Boulder Thanksgiving holiday schedule – Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25
Closed on Thursday, Nov. 24: • All city administrative offices • All library branches • All senior centers • Municipal Court • All city recreation centers • Boulder Reservoir • Flatirons Golf Course (closed after 2 p.m.) • Pottery Lab … Continue reading
Boulder Public Library celebrates 25th anniversary of BoulderReads! program
Boulder Public Library will commemorate 25 years of the BoulderReads! literacy program on Friday, Oct. 14, with a community celebration, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Canyon Gallery at the Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. (north wing). Twenty-five years … Continue reading
Boulder Public Library announces that eBooks are now available for Kindle
Boulder Public Library (BPL) is pleased to announce that its downloadable eBook collection is now compatible with the top-selling eBook reader, the Amazon® Kindle. Patrons can now download popular and classic eBooks to a Kindle device or any mobile device … Continue reading
Carnegie Branch Library construction limits access through September
Construction work at the Carnegie Branch Library for Local History, 1125 Pine St., is underway, and the handicap ramp along the east side of the building will not be available to patrons until late September while the ramp is widened … Continue reading
Boulder Public Library phasing out cassette tapes; sale on June 17 and 18
Boulder Public Library (BPL) will phase audio cassette tapes out of its collection for adults by mid-July. The audio tapes are being eliminated due to declining circulation. Eliminating the adult cassette tape collection will free up more space on the … Continue reading