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Make a lasting impact by getting involved with the Boulder Library Foundation.
BE A DIFFERENCE-MAKER
Make a lasting impact by getting involved with the Boulder Library Foundation.
Make innovation happen.
We know you love this community as much as we do, and you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help bring fresh ideas to life.
We have great news for you: Getting involved with the Boulder Library and its Foundation means you’ll be connected to passionate, forward-thinking people who care about the same things you do!
Volunteer with Us
Opportunities abound for you to volunteer your time to help Boulder Public Library provide excellent programs and services for our community.
Featured Events
Bonnie Garmus of Lessons in Chemistry to headline our 50 Year Gala
Mark your calendars. Round up your friends. Buy a table. Secure your spot before individual tickets go on sale. We are beyond excited to announce that Bonnie Garmus, world-renowned author of Lessons in Chemistry, will headline the Boulder Library...
Celebrate our new library district at January pop-up parties!
What do you like about the library? What are your hopes for the new Boulder Public Library District? Bring your ideas and celebrate our better-funded library system during our week-long Boulder Public Library District Celebration, Jan. 8-12....
Announcing “From the Page to the Stage”
Join us for our biggest, most entertaining event of the year. “From the Page to the Stage” a fundraising gala to support library programming, will take place Thursday, Oct. 26 at the Boulder Main Library’s Canyon Theater. Get your Early Bird...
The Cultural Caravan brings great music to the Canyon Theater stage in 2023!
The Boulder Library Foundation is proud to introduce the Cultural Caravan as its artists-in-residence for the 2023 season! The Cultural Caravan is a 501(c) organization that has been bringing small businesses, social-service nonprofits, municipal...
Join us for our biggest event of the year
Join us for our biggest, most entertaining event of the year. “From the Page to the Stage” a fundraising gala to support library programming, will take place Thursday, Nov. 17 at the Boulder Main Library’s Canyon Theater. Feel the transformative...
Summer of Discovery: June 1 – July 31
One of Boulder Library Foundation's largest annual investments is in Summer of Discovery. This year, we're teaming with sponsors Good Crisp Company, Cold Stone Creamery and Gateway Fun Park to make it even better.Sign up for Boulder Public...
You’re invited: Maker Made 2022
One of the best things we've done together in recent memory is to fund the creation and upkeep of the BLDG 61 maker space. We invite you to celebrate and learn more about the local maker movement with the return of Maker Made 2022, a gallery show...
Midday Music Meditation moves back inside at Main!
Midday Music Meditation is moving back to the Main Library branch after a long stretch of performances out in the community.Join us Feb. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. for an hour of beautifully improvised music featuring instruments from around the...
Bonnie Garmus of Lessons in Chemistry to headline our 50 Year Gala
Mark your calendars. Round up your friends. Buy a table. Secure your spot...
Celebrate our new library district at January pop-up parties!
What do you like about the library? What are your hopes for the new Boulder...
Announcing “From the Page to the Stage”
Join us for our biggest, most entertaining event of the year. “From the Page...
The Cultural Caravan brings great music to the Canyon Theater stage in 2023!
The Boulder Library Foundation is proud to introduce the Cultural Caravan as...
Join us for our biggest event of the year
Join us for our biggest, most entertaining event of the year. “From the Page...
Summer of Discovery: June 1 – July 31
One of Boulder Library Foundation's largest annual investments is in Summer of...
You’re invited: Maker Made 2022
One of the best things we've done together in recent memory is to fund the...
Midday Music Meditation moves back inside at Main!
Midday Music Meditation is moving back to the Main Library branch after a long...
Our Blog
We are hiring! Apply for our Administrative Assistant position
Presenting our top 10 stories of 2023
CO Gives Day is the perfect day to support library programming
Andrea Gibson inspires with poem they wrote at the Boulder Public Library
Workplace giving allows you to double or triple your library love
August newsletter: Library District progressing / BoulderReads staffer celebrated / Summer of 2 million minutes!
NoBo Capital Campaign crosses $1M mark
2022 Annual Report shows library on a mission to transform lives
Western history “sheriff” turns in his badge
Foundation secures $700K playground grant for NoBo Library
Defend Public Libraries – Donate Today
Across the country, public libraries are under attack. Battles over banning books have placed librarians in the middle...
David Farnan: The Value of Public Libraries
Boulder Public Library Director David Farnan recently gave a fascinating keynote speech to Boulder Rotary on the topic...
We are hiring! Apply for our Administrative Assistant position
Presenting our top 10 stories of 2023
CO Gives Day is the perfect day to support library programming
Andrea Gibson inspires with poem they wrote at the Boulder Public Library
Workplace giving allows you to double or triple your library love
August newsletter: Library District progressing / BoulderReads staffer celebrated / Summer of 2 million minutes!
NoBo Capital Campaign crosses $1M mark
2022 Annual Report shows library on a mission to transform lives
Western history “sheriff” turns in his badge
Foundation secures $700K playground grant for NoBo Library
Defend Public Libraries – Donate Today
Across the country, public libraries are under attack. Battles over banning books have placed librarians in the middle...
David Farnan: The Value of Public Libraries
Boulder Public Library Director David Farnan recently gave a fascinating keynote speech to Boulder Rotary on the topic...
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