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Multicultural Outreach
For more information, contact Ghada Elturk, Outreach Librarian at 303-441-4941 or e-mail elturkg@boulder.lib.co.us
The following is a list of ongoing programs:
Arabic Literature Discussion Group (In English)
This discussion group was started in October 1996, following two Arabic language classes that were offered in the Library in 1995. The group reads and discusses works of Arabic Literature representative of most of the Arab countries.
See the 2008 reading list, plus a list of previously read titles.
Citizenship Classes | Clases de Ciudadanía
Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Co-sponsored by Boulder County Community Action Programs and the Boulder Public Library, these classes provide help with citizenship questions and practicing the citizenship interview, and offer information about the citizenship process.
Para informacíon: Perla Lupita Delgado 303-441-3956 or Ghada Elturk at 303-441-4941.
Conversations in English
These small groups have received national recognition for efforts to help people new to the U.S. learn English. These informal, friendly groups are led by volunteer native speakers of American English. Each group meets once a week.
Schedule of classes | Programa en Español
Conversations in English Book Club - for New Readers In English
Started in September 1997, this club is intended for people who like to read and who read English as a second language. Currently, members are from the library’s various Conversations in English classes, though anyone is welcome. The club is set up to focus on a specific genre or topic during four-week sessions. Meets on Wednesdays from 1 - 2:30 p.m. in the Arapahoe Conference Room, Main Library.
See upcoming dates in the calendar
Club de conversación in español | Conversations in Spanish (Intermediate)
Los participantes de esta clase deberían tener un nivel intermedio o avanzado de español. Segondu, tercero, quarto Viernes de mes a 4-5:30 p.m. en la sala de conferencias Arapahoe. (Meets second, third and fourth Fridays from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Arapahoe Conference Room. Classes are open to all, but some knowledge of spoken Spanish is necessary in order to participate.)
Location: La sala de conferencias Arapahoe de la Bibliotech Pública de Boulder, edificio principal (Arapahoe Conference Room, Boulder Public Library)
Time: Segundu, tercero, quarto Viernes de mes, 4-5:30 p.m. (second, third, fourth Fridays, 4-5:30 p.m.)
Contact: Beatriz Builes, 303-786-1427 or Ghada Elturk, elturkg@boulder.lib.co.us
Cost: Free
Reading to End Racism
1999 Winner, American Library Association Diversity Fair
A joint project re-introduced to Boulder Valley Middle schools during 97-98 school year. A joint project with Women's International League for Peace & Freedom and BVSD Multi Ethnic Action Committee. The goal of this project is to talk to students about racism through readings and personal experiences and to explore various ways to deal with it.
Reading to End Racism Booklist
To have this program offered in your schools or to volunteer please call any of the following people:
- Ghada Elturk 303-441-4941
- Daniel Escalante 303-720-987-8148
- Jean Gore 303-499-8668