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Due to inclement weather, all library locations will be closed today, Wednesday, May 6. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, May 7.
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Deadline extended! The library's annual open call for exhibitions is open - apply any time before Sept. 7! Honorariums are available for accepted artists and group shows. To learn more and apply, visit: boulderlibrary.org/exhibitio…
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We read. We gathered. We grew. Still reflecting on the powerful evening we shared with Valarie Kaur to close out One Book One Boulder 2025. Thank you for showing us how to see no stranger — and thanks to everyone in our community who joined the journey!
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It's the last day to vote for new library card designs! Voting closes at 7 p.m., so stop by bit.ly/4lMUS0v and help choose our new cards! The two designs with the most votes will be on library cards starting June. Limit one vote per person. #bouldercolorado #boulderart
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Two positions are open on the Board of Trustees for Boulder Public Library District. Attend an information session today from 5 -6 pm in the Canyon Meeting Room at Main Library to learn about the role from current Trustees or visit ow.ly/yPXw50V2iWH #boulder
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Local author Eva Tanner offers some great ideas for a New Year's luncheon in her 1914 book "The Hostess: A Practical and Useful Book of Menus and Recipes". Learn more about Boulder's culinary history at #CarnegieLibraryForLocalHistory!
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In this photo from 1938, motorists drive under garlands draped across Pearl Street, near the intersection with Broadway. We wish you a restful holiday! #CarnegieLibraryForLocalHistory #MuseumOfBoulder collection
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Photographed as early as 1900 and as late as 1950, this Engelman Spruce in Boulder Canyon was a go-to spot for many generations of Boulder residents. It was considered "the perfect tree". #CarnegieLibraryForLocalHistory #MuseumOfBoulder collection
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In this #BoulderDailyCamera photo from 1992, two children enjoy fresh snow and sunny weather at Scott Carpenter Park. Do you have a favorite sledding hill in Boulder? #CarnegieLibraryForLocalHistory
A black and white photo of two children in snowsuits on a sled. The child in front is wearing a patterned snowsuit with a hood, plus goggles. The child behind has long hair and a light colored headband.

ALT A black and white photo of two children in snowsuits on a sled. The child in front is wearing a patterned snowsuit with a hood, plus goggles. The child behind has long hair and a light colored headband.

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Do you remember Penny Lane, which operated at 1795 Pearl St. between 1891 and 2005? According to a 2005 article in the #ColoradoDaily, "the coffeehouse became 'the' place in Boulder for audiences of all ages to catch up-and-coming rockers, folkies, and poets."
A black and white photo of the interior of Penny Lane Coffeehouse. Patrons sit at small circular tables. Most are engaged in conversation, two appear to be playing chess.

ALT A black and white photo of the interior of Penny Lane Coffeehouse. Patrons sit at small circular tables. Most are engaged in conversation, two appear to be playing chess.
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Inspired by International Human Rights Day on December 10 🌍 #EquityDiversityAndInclusion #InternationalHumanRightsDay
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Do you remember Rocky Mountain Records & Tapes at 1346 Pearl Street? This photo was taken before the pedestrian mall was built in 1976-1977. What favorite album did you buy there?
Black and white photo of the 1300 block of Pearl Street. Rocky Mountain Records & Tapes is seen on the lefthand side. Window signs advertise types of music including Bluegrass, Folk, Rock, and Blues. A few cars line the street

ALT Black and white photo of the 1300 block of Pearl Street. Rocky Mountain Records & Tapes is seen on the lefthand side. Window signs advertise types of music including Bluegrass, Folk, Rock, and Blues. A few cars line the street
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Planning Thanksgiving dinner? Take inspiration from what the Hotel Boulderado was serving in the late 1920s! #CarnegieLibraryForLocalHistory #MuseumOfBoulder collection
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Senor Miguel restaurant opened at 2555 28th Street in 1969 and served traditional Mexican fare for 25 years. This photo from the 1970s shows Susie Chacon preparing beans while her husband Ralph looks on. #CarnegieLibraryForLocalHistory
A black and white photo of a man and woman in a restaurant kitchen. The woman, in the foreground, is stirring a large pot of beans.

ALT A black and white photo of a man and woman in a restaurant kitchen. The woman, in the foreground, is stirring a large pot of beans.

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New art is on display at Main, Reynolds and Meadows. Visit boulderlibrary.org/exhibitio… to see current and upcoming exhibitions!
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The café overlooking Boulder Creek at the Main Library is open daily until 4 p.m. seven days a week! Stop in for a warm beverage and snack next time you visit. ☕🍵
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Vetsville served as temporary housing for World War II veterans who returned to school under the GI Bill. The complex of trailers and Quonset huts originally opened in November of 1945 as a trailer village, but by January of 1947 it housed 200 veterans and 250 family members.
Black and white photo of a Quonset hut with two additional huts under construction in the background. Mountains and trees beyond.

ALT Black and white photo of a Quonset hut with two additional huts under construction in the background. Mountains and trees beyond.
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Inspired by Native American Heritage Month #EquityDiversityandInclusion #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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Boulder artist Willard J. Page (1885-1958) was well-known for his paintings of western landscapes and animals. These images are from one of Page's sketchbooks, housed at #CarnegieLibraryForLocalHistory. #MuseumOfBoulder collection
Pencil sketch of mountain scene, likely Long's Peak. A creek lined with trees in the foreground.

ALT Pencil sketch of mountain scene, likely Long's Peak. A creek lined with trees in the foreground.

Pencil sketch of three songbirds sitting on a branch. The bird on the lefthand side has more detail in the wings and feathers than the other two.

ALT Pencil sketch of three songbirds sitting on a branch. The bird on the lefthand side has more detail in the wings and feathers than the other two.
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Fiber Studio is underway in STUDIO 24 at the NoBo Library!  Take a deep dive into all things fiber with workshops led by our Makers in Residence (Heather Schulte and Steven Frost) as well as many community partners.  Learn more and sign up: ow.ly/jCQg50TUxwZ
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