by Chris Barge | Jul 21, 2023 | News, Uncategorized
Dear Library Enthusiast – We received a gift this month in support of the Carnegie Library for Local History that caught my attention. It involved $1,600 in cash and a Sheriff’s badge. Intrigued, I asked our donor, a retired orthopedic surgeon and...
by Chris Barge | Dec 13, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
Patrons and neighbors of the coming North Boulder Library will enjoy a playground, learning garden, outdoor maker space and more complete family civic plaza, thanks to a $700,000 grant the Boulder Library Foundation has been awarded by The Colorado Health Foundation....
by Chris Barge | Oct 3, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
Across the country, public libraries are under attack. Battles over banning books have placed librarians in the middle of an emerging culture war. These public servants have recently been labeled pedophiles, reported to law enforcement. Some have quit over the...
by Chris Barge | May 25, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
Boulder Public Library Director David Farnan recently gave a fascinating keynote speech to Boulder Rotary on the topic of the library’s mission: “Connecting people, ideas & information to transform lives & strengthen our community.”David...
by Chris Barge | Apr 15, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
The Boulder Library Foundation’s board welcomes four new directors and an additional representative to its board from the Boulder Library Commission. The Foundation also bids a fond farewell to three directors who are term-limited after six years of dedicated...
