How Do You Connect to Your Library? Libraries are more than 3,000 years old. Through the centuries, they’ve developed into rich community centers offering entertainment, books, classes, digital resources and much more. Across the nation this week, libraries are celebrating National Library Week. The special week recognizes the incredible contributions of libraries to their communities …
Nine justices make up the highest court in our land, the Supreme Court. Their measured decision-making on the nation’s largest judicial issues dictates the tides of the future. From financial rulings to massive human rights rulings, the Court hears about 100-150 cases per session out of the 7,000 cases it is asked to review annually. …
Poudre River Public Library’s new executive director, Diane Lapierre, officially started in January. We sat down for a quick interview to get to know her better. What led to you a career in public libraries? When I look back on it, I have always gravitated to libraries from being a child and hanging out at …
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As we turn the page on the calendar to begin a new year, we wanted to take a moment to revisit some of the strategic projects that happened in 2021 before looking forward to what you can expect from your libraries in the year ahead. 2021 Rewind At the start of the year, we shared …
Reflections from the Last Year and Our Most Popular Items 2021 is coming to a close. Despite the fluctuations that accompanied another pandemic year, the Library remained a community space, a valuable public resource, and a cornerstone of lifelong learning. For Poudre Libraries, 2021 included curbside pickup, a search for a new executive director, the return of volunteers, building renovations, an in-person Fort Collins Book Fest, and so much more. These changes have made for an incredible and unique year serving our community. …