In April, we welcomed two new members to the Library Board of Trustees. Hilary Herrmann and Josh Fudge were appointed jointly by representatives from the Fort Collins City Council and Larimer County Board of Commissioners. Trustee Matt Schild was reappointed to serve an additional four-year term on the Board. From an early age, Hilary Herrmann …
Calling all library lovers! We’ve teamed up with various businesses for #LibraryGivingDay on Tuesday, April 4 to support the incredible programs, services, and materials available to the community. Each participating business has agreed to donate a portion of their sales or tips from April 4 to the Library. So, shop local and support both your …
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Meet Your Librarian Series: Children’s Librarian, Jennifer Zachman One of the earliest manifestations of becoming a librarian may lie with Children’s Librarian Jennifer Zachman. Born in Canada and raised primarily in Minnesota and in a small town in Wisconsin, Jennifer recounts creating her very own library due slips for books she would loan out to …
Calling all Grogus and baby Groots, Lady Thors and Wanda Maximoffs! It’s time for Fort Collins Comic Con. The family-friendly Con returns to the Aztlan Community Center on Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28 for two days filled with special guests, panel discussions, geeky gaming, the always-amazing Vendor Hall, and the coolest cosplay in …
Information Landscaping Scientists estimate we process up to 74 GB of information daily, a number that increases by about 5 percent each year. In 2009 for example, the average amount individuals processed daily was 34 GB. This rise in exposure to information can be attributed to the internet which has transformed every facet of information …
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