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Boulder Public Library

1000 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO 80302
303-441-3100
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Ranked #9 of 56 attractions in Boulder
Type: Libraries
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Sturbridge, Ma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

A beautiful, progressive library with good size parking lot. Return boxes are plentiful. A bike trail runs throught the area.

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lafayette, co
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Lovely atmosphere. Great collection of audio, CDs, books, of course, and more. Helpful staff. Great Boulder history collection in the stacks.

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Boulder, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Lots of books! Able to get books from other libraries in Colorado. Often look up to see what they have when I do business research or any home projects. Staff is very helpful. Love the main library. Pick up most of the books I place on hold at the Meadows library. I love the hold system... look up books online... More

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CO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

BPL is in a wonderful, central location, down the hill from the CU main campus, and just before the "Boulder bustle" of Pearl Street. It offers good wifi, light snacks, a decent selection of books and computers, public art from children and professionals, and a myriad of activities, most of which are in the auditorium. Here I've studied, relaxed with... More

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Oswego, IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

Great set-up. Easy to move around and find your favorite. Nice place to sit and research or read or surf.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

We love going to this library. The neatest thing about it is the indoor viewing bridge over the creek that connects it with the other side, which has a very well-curated art gallery. The art and architecture at the library are worth the visit, even if you don't end up checking out any books. The only complaint that I have... More

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China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

The kind of library where you lose yourself for hours, in the best of ways. This place has just about everything for anyone.

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Boulder, Colorado, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

Located literally straddling Boulder Creek downtown, this architecturally pleasing library is the kind of place where it's fun to read or just meander. With lots of windows, you don't feel hemmed in. And if you do want to get outside, just check out a book and walk 20 yards to a bench by the creek. There's a nice-sized theater that... More

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Boulder, CO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

I love the Boulder Library. I usually visit several times a week. Books, DVDs, audio books, so much to choose from. And if they don't have it, there are partner libraries all along the Front Range that share resources. Tons of good local information, art displays, and a place to relax a bit that's when you're tired of the mall.

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New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012

This is exactly the kind of library you want in Boulder-mellow, quiet, scenic, but with access to computers and materials you might need for exploring the area. Also just a nice place to take a break while walking around in the heat or cold.

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