Katie Auman

Memory Cafes Offer Aid to People with Dementia and Their Caregivers

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog, Library Programs September 12, 2019September 17, 2019Comments are Disabled

Guest blog by Christian Knoll Dementia is something many people are familiar with. It is a disease characterized by memory loss, forgetfulness, and behavior change. More than 5 million Americans over the age of 65 are diagnosed with dementia, with one-in-ten people over 65 developing the disease. While there is no known cure dementia, support in managing its …

Libraries Are a Key to Academic Success

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog, Library Programs, Library Services, Local Happenings September 5, 2019August 6, 2019Comments are Disabled

Poudre River Public Library District is joining libraries nationwide for September’s Library Card Signup Month, a time to remind parents, caregivers, and students that a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. A Poudre River Public Library card opens a world of infinite possibilities through resources and services that give …

Free Genealogy Services Through the Library

by Katie AumanHistory, Library Blog, Library Services August 22, 2019July 29, 2019Comments are Disabled

Guest blog by Christian Knoll Since 1974, the Larimer County Genealogical Society has helped those who are interested in their family history get in touch with their roots. Driven to learn and share their interest of genealogy with others, members of this nonprofit organization offer free genealogy classes and learning programs available through the Poudre …

Sarah Scobey is Named Colorado Librarian of the Year

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog, Library Services, News, Nonprofit August 15, 2019August 6, 2019Comments are Disabled

Poudre River Public Library District nonprofit resources librarian Sarah Scobey is the recipient of the 2019 Colorado Librarian of the Year award for her innovative work with the nonprofit community in Northern Colorado. The award is presented by the Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL) to honor exceptional achievement during the past year by a librarian …

What to Do When All Your Books Are On Hold

by Katie AumanBook Recommendations, Library Blog, Library Services August 8, 2019July 16, 2019Comments are Disabled

If you’re like most library users, you have a number of items on hold. And, if you’re like some of our library users, you have the same title on hold across many different formats, waiting to see which one will become available first. While we can’t move you to the top of the holds list, …