If you live in Boulder, Colorado or have a Boulder Public Library card, please join me in fighting against library director David Farnan's decision to close the Main Library's Teen Space.

Boulder Public Library recently announced the removal of several services on top of laying off 20% of staff. One of the services that BPL director, David Farnan, and the board decided to cut was Boulder Main’s Teen Space. They are planning to close the Teen Space and turn it into a meeting room.

Teens have been historically underserved in libraries and Boulder is no exception. I was the Teen Librarian at Boulder Main from 2024-2025. Before I started working there, the Teen Space was routinely closed when there was not enough staff available. During my first week, several of the Teen Space regulars told me how unfair it was that their space was always closed. They were angry and did not trust that the library considered their needs. It took a lot of listening to teen input and advocating on their behalf to regain that trust. When I worked there, there were teens that came to that space every single day. They relied on it being open for them so they could study, use the computers, socialize with friends, play games, make crafts, learn new skills, and have something to eat. I know how much that space means to those teens and that it is needed.

At the last library board meeting on Sept. 29th, David Farnan stated that he thinks that BPLD can remain a good library while removing several core services. I disagree. You cannot remain a good library when you ignore the needs of an entire age group in your community. It is also very shady to hide critical information like this from the community until after the decision has been made and to then be upset when the information is “leaked” to the public. Your job is to serve the public and the least you can do is be transparent.

Remember, libraries serve the needs of the community! That means that the community can and should voice their opinions.

Do you live in Boulder, CO or are you a BPLD card holder? Contact Director David Farnan and/or attend the next Library District Board of Trustees meeting to voice your opposition to the decision to close Boulder Main Library's Teen Space.

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Do they really think that it is more expensive to park vans throughout the city than it will be to hire more traffic officers to replace the empty vans or are they planning on letting the dangerous loony drivers go even more unchecked than they already do?

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Our previous rental agency has apparently decided our security deposit is a donation. They didn't return the security deposit after 60 days and didn't respond to our 7 day demand letter. They did acknowledge an email with our address.

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I know there are so many opportunities here to meet people but I just can’t seem to find a way in. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

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