April 12 -18 is National Library Week! This is the week when libraries and their supporters across the country go all out to celebrate. And there are so many reasons to celebrate, be grateful for and, yes, concerned about libraries right now.
In mid-February Library Journal named Boulder Public Library a 4-star Library. This designation is one that helps bring our library into national view. More than the great attention, for me, the 4-star rating highlights the fact that Boulder loves—and uses—its library!
The news of the 4-star rating came at a very interesting time. Like most libraries, government organizations and businesses around the country, Boulder Library is facing the reality of a major economic downturn. As a part of the network of City departments, the library has put forth several options for how we may approach long-term funding stabilization. These options will be followed by much discussion and input from the public. In the meantime, so many of you have shared your support, concern and heartfelt wishes for maintaining a strong and vital library. Thank you for loving your library.
The next several months will reveal how our City will deal with the challenges we face economically. Library staff members are working diligently to offer the best services, make wise decisions and care for the library that we all share. In the face of these challenging times, we’ll continue to live up to our 4-star status.
Speaking of stars, Boulder Library will be hosting a shining star in the world of books through our One Book, One Boulder County program. Legendary author Katherine Paterson will join us as we cap off our tribute to her classic book Bridge to Terabithia. Included in the program line-up is a viewing of the film version of the book on Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m., which will be introduced by the young star of the movie, AnnaSophia Robb. Find out more about how you can be a part of One Book as well as attend programs with Ms. Patterson and Ms. Robb by visiting our Web site http://www.onebookoneboulder.info .
Thanks for helping Boulder Library be a place full of heart (and stars).
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