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We enjoyed all the easter crafts, they were great!
Where did it go!!! I miss it!!
How about a book return on the driver's side? It's more convenient for single people who don't want to get out onto icy sidewalks. Tx
STAFF REPLY
Yes, we ended up creating a new problem when trying to solve a different one. Please hang in there, the parking lot will be repaved and restriped this summer, and the book return issue should be solved.
Most people drive up to the return by going the wrong way, and that isn't causing problems, so try that for now. We also know that the returns aren't in the best spot - it's hard to get close to them even when you drive on the wrong side. Until the summer when things get fixed, the best solution is to come into the parking lot from the north end and you don't have to make that sharp turn to line up with the return.
I have a suggestion for a fundraiser.
My boys love books. Sometimes they get so excited they are not as careful as they should be and a book gets damaged. I am at a loss as to how to repair them so they go up on a shelf or are replaced.
I have seen some fantastic repair jobs you have done on your own books. I would be the first one to sign up for a book repair service or class. I would much rather give my money to you than pay to replace them
Just a thought, Heather
I love your collection of art books, especially the ones on acrylics and water color.
Just some general comments about the PC's .. The library could use newer models, with bigger screens (for us older folks) and faster drives. Also, the keyboards are noisy! Lori
STAFF REPLY
We agree that newer computers would be a treat. The only reason we haven't switched them out yet is money.
I very much appreciate the service provided by the library. The children's section is especially helpful. However, I was surprised to see the DVD "Birth of a Nation" in general circulation. Although it's historical significance cannot be denied, having a Ku Klux Klan propaganda film presented as entertainment and its shameful presentation of inaccurate history in general circulation is both disrespectful and a disservice to the public. Please reconsider the appropriate place for such a film.
STAFF REPLY
Public libraries have an obligation to offer materials which represent a variety of viewpoints. It’s our job to include things in our collection that not everyone will be comfortable with!
Birth of a Nation has been controversial almost from the time of its release in 1915. While most viewers today, as well as film historians, agree that the ideas portrayed are reprehensible, the film reflected the beliefs of many people living in that era, including its director, D.W. Griffith, who was a southerner. As such, it provides us with a lens through which to view the racism that is an inescapable part of our country’s history. At the same time, it included unprecedented technical and artistic elements which revolutionized the way films were made. Because of the film’s importance in the history of film (it was deemed “culturally significant” by the Library of Congress in 1992 and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry), we feel that Birth of a Nation deserves a place on our shelves so that viewers who choose to see it can make up their own minds about Griffith’s controversial masterpiece.
The library always has an excellent supply of new books. I would like to be able to see the new book listings online, like the Boulder libraries have. Allan
STAFF REPLY
We're not sure about the listing on the Boulder web site, we didn't see anything very obvious that looks like a list of new books. Here's a trick to browsing what's in the New Book Section though. When you are in the catalog online, in the Find Anything search box, type * (an asterisk). Further down on the page, you can Limit your search to just the new books by highighting COLL: New Books Fiction, or COLL: New Books Nonfiction. You'll get a list of all the new books we have, and you can scroll through the list, easily seeing what is available and what is checked out.
Reference USA is FAB!! Anne was very helpful teachng me. She is great!
STAFF REPLY
Glad you discovered this wonderful resource - anyone else needing to do some research on businesses should stop by the Reference Desk and find out more about it! It's a directory of 11 million Colorado and U.S. businesses. Useful for sales leads, market research, exploring business opportunities, finding suppliers, and more.
Thank you for a kids and family friendly library.
My son (8 years) loved the summer reading program and much enjoyed the Yu-Gi-Oh graphic novels. The reading assessment at his school just confirmed that he improved a full grade level over the summer. Thank you for providing a great selection of items, so everyone can find something that speaks to them. Thanks! Tanja
