Winter Reading Challenge is Back!

Winter Reading Challenge is Back!

Each week, one winner will be selected from each age category (children and teen/adult). Winners will receive a tote bag filled with a Boulder Book Store gift card and winter goodies. All participants who complete the challenge will be entered into the grand prize drawing: a $200 McGuckin gift card for teens/adults or a giant stuffed bear and a $100 Boulder Book Store gift card for children.

To Play:

· Open to ages 6+ - (ages 6 to 11), teens and adults.

· Runs December 22 through February 28.

· Read three stories: Books, magazine articles and audio books all count.

· Play online or pick up a bingo card.

Need help getting started and/or finding great new reads as you go? Check out our staff-picked recommendations.

Attend one of our Winter Reading Book Talk events (Wednesday, January 29 at Main or Wednesday, February 26 at Nobo).

Holiday Events

Holidays around the world / Celebraciones alrededor del mundo

Take a vibrant journey through the world’s great celebrations with readings, music, dancing, Q&A, special treats, and a craft to take home!

¡Emprende un vibrante viaje a través de las grandes celebraciones del mundo con lecturas, música, baile, preguntas y respuestas, deliciosos bocadillos y una manualidad para llevar a casa!

Saturday, December 14, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m., Canyon Theater at Main.

Eco-Elf: Recycled Wrapping Station

Enjoy a recycled wrapping station hosted by City of Boulder's Climate Initiatives. Bring anything you want to be gift wrapped by the Eco-Elf! For all ages. Registration is not required.

Saturday, December 14, 11 - 12:30 p.m., at Meadows.

Songs of Joy and Peace

Celtic singer and percussionist Beth Gadbaw and Celtic harpist and vocalist Margot Krimmel bring you a winter-themed concert filled with tight harmonies and thoughtful arrangements of rare carols. This December performance will also feature beautiful harp duets. As Boulder County Artists-in-Residence (2014), the duo has recorded three studio albums together.

Sunday, December 15, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., at Meadows.

Pint-Size Paint Party: Holiday Gifts

Calling all tiny Picassos! Get creative and have fun at this paint party for kids. We will paint ornaments and picture frames that you can gift to loved ones. Please wear clothes that can get dirty! For ages 0-5. Registration is not required.

Monday, December 16, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m., at Meadows.

Stamp Carving for DIY Gift Wrap

Get into the holiday spirit with some creative crafting!This year, make your own gift wrap or cards by carving a unique design into a rubber block to create a custom stamp. All supplies, including gift wrap and blank cards, will be provided. Space is limited. Registration required.

Thursday, December 19, 5 - 7 p.m., BLDG61 at Main.

Friday Films: White Christmas

Spend Friday afternoon in the Canyon Theater watching White Christmas (1954), 2hrs. Coffee provided!

Friday, December 20, 1 - 3 p.m., Canyon Theater at Main.

Decorate a Dreidel at NoBo

Decorate your own spinning Dreidel top, and learn how to play the Dreidel game at NoBo! We'll provide paint, wooden dreidels, chocolate coins, and delicious snacks.

Friday, December 20, 2 - 4 p.m., at NoBo.

Holiday Drive to Help End Youth Homelessness by TGTHR

Boulder Public Library is collecting donations for TGTHR, a local nonprofit supporting youth experiencing homelessness. Everyone is encouraged to donate, and teens can earn volunteer hours for their contributions! Please visit the GivePulse listing to see a list of accepted items.

Donations can be dropped off at Main, Meadows, NoBo, and Reynolds until Sunday, December 15.

Adult Events

Silent Book Club

Curl up with a good book by the fire with a few of your friends for this after-hours event. We'll have hot chocolate and plenty of books as well as a nice quiet place to read. The first 10 minutes will be spent chatting and then we'll get down to serious reading. Registration is required.

Sunday, December 15, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., at Reynolds.

Death Café

Death Café is a discussion group where everyone is welcome to come together to have an open and compassionate discussion about death and dying. The goal is to decrease stigma around death, increase awareness of issues surrounding death/dying, and to help people make the most of their lives. This is not a support group or group counseling. Light refreshments will be provided.

Monday, December 16, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Canyon Meeting Room at Main.

Family Time

Thursday Night Cinema: “Die Hard”

Enjoy a great movie night this Thursday! No themes until next year—just fun requests.

Tonight’s feature is Die Hard, the holiday classic filled with bare feet, broken glass, and the iconic Alan Rickman. Free snacks and soft drinks will be available. Don’t miss the fun!

Thursday, December 12, 7 – 9:30 p.m., Canyon Theater at Main.

Ceramic Magnets with Luna Cultura

Let's have fun with Luna Cultura to create and paint beautiful ceramic magnets with fun designs. We will also make Mexican food and traditional Talavera Poblano style plates. This workshop will be conducted in English and Spanish. Ages 7 and up.

Vamos a divertirnos con Luna Cultura para crear y pintar hermosos imanes de cerámica con divertidos diseños. También prepararemos comida mexicana y platos tradicionales al estilo talavera poblano. Este taller se llevará a cabo en inglés y español. Edad 7 años y más.
Saturday, December 14, 2 – 3 p.m., Boulder Creek Room at Main.

International Family Gathering - Winternacht

We will have the theme of Winternacht! Come celebrate with us by drinking hot cocoa, making beeswax candles, painting nutcrackers, eating crepes, socializing with other families speaking your home language (Mandarin, German, French, etc!), and more! Boulder Public Library welcomes all families who are raising their children in a multilingual household.
Sunday, December 15, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Boulder Creek Room at Main.

If Music be the Food…

“If Music Be the Food…" is a benefit concert which raises awareness and support for our neighbors in the local community who are experiencing food insecurity.

Thursday, December 19, 6 – 7:15 p.m., Canyon Theater at Main.

Drag Story Hour

Miss Shirley presents a fun and fabulous storytime for all ages. Boulder Public Library presents Drag Story Hour every third Saturday through January 2025.

Saturday, December 21, 10:15 – 11. a.m., Canyon Theater at Main.

Winter Solstice Q&A with a Fiske Astronomer

Learn about the winter solstice with Fiske Planetarium astronomers! After a 30-minute presentation, you can ask the astronomers any questions you may have about this cool natural phenomenon. For ages 9+. Registration required.

Saturday, December 21, 11 a.m. – Noon., at Meadows.

Studio Ghibli Holiday: The Cat Returns and My Neighbor Totoro

Enjoy "The Cat Returns" projected on a big screen in Youth Services area. This family-friendly event will include themed activities and snacks.

Friday, December 27, 1:30 - 3:15 p.m, Children's Story Space, Mt. Sanitas Room, at Main Library.

Enjoy "My Neighbor Totoro" projected on a big screen in Youth Services area. This family-friendly event will include themed activities and snacks.

Monday, December 30, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m, Children's Story Space, Mt. Sanitas Room, at Main Library.

Canyon Theater Open Houses

Visit the Canyon Theater to explore whether it’s the perfect venue for your next event! Theater staff will be available on-site to guide you through the space, review the available equipment, answer your questions, and help you start planning your event with us. No appointment is needed—just drop by during open house hours.

Wednesday, December 18, 2 - 6:30 p.m., Canyon Theater at Main.

Saturday, January 11, 10 - Noon., Canyon Theater at Main.

Get Ready for the Last Sale of the Year at Paper & Spine Used Bookstore!

Find the perfect gifts for the book lovers on your holiday list—and wrap them up too!

From December 13-16, join us at Boulder Main Library for amazing deals, with all items priced at just $1!

What Treasures Will You Find?

A wide selection of Fiction and Nonfiction books—only $1 each!
Mass Market Paperbacks: 2 for $1
CDs and DVDs: $1 each

We’ll also have free wrapping paper and tape, so you can leave with your gifts ready to go!
Cash and credit card payments accepted.

Citizenship Class

BoulderReads offers a drop-in class to support individuals preparing for U.S. citizenship. The class covers: reviewing USCIS forms, studying the 100-question test, and practicing interview questions. Open to Boulder County adults (18+ years old) who live, work, or visit the area. All nationalities and languages are welcome!

New participants register here

High School Equivalency / Equivalencia de la Escuela Secundaria

High School Equivalency Preparation classes in English - Registration Begins December 2

Ready to complete your high school diploma? Join our in-person HiSET/GED preparation classes, taught by experienced instructors in a supportive small-group setting. The library provides these classes at no cost, including all learning materials.

Eligibility: Learners must be 17 or older and live or work in Boulder County. The class covers all four subject tests: math, language arts, social studies, and science.

Registration is required and limited to 18 students.

Questions? Email us at boulderreads@boulderlibrary.org or visit our website for more details.

Certificado de Equivalencia de Escuela Secundaria en Español

Se impartirán 12 sesiones presenciales de lectura y escritura. La inscripción y los materiales de estudio son gratuitos. Los participantes deben tener 18 años o más y residir o trabajar en el condado de Boulder. La clase está limitada a 15 participantes.

Si tenes preguntas, escríbenos a BoulderReads@boulderlibrary.org o visita nuestro sitio internet aquí.

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