On National Book Lover’s Day, August 9th, we took to social media to ask our library community what books they have LOVED recently. We came away with some really good recommendations…so good we thought you might want to add some of them to your “must-read” list as well! If you want to learn more about …
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A couple months ago when the weather was starting to warm up and the days were getting longer, you may have planted seeds in the soil with a wish that something green would grow. You’ve watered, you’ve shooed grasshoppers, maybe you’ve even sung to your plants. Those first few tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchinis were exciting…it …
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“A mind that opens up to a new idea never returns to its original size.” – Albert Einstein This month, millions of students head back to classrooms across the country. But what about those of us who have exited the halls of formal education? How do we keep learning and transforming? There is much to …
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After five years serving as executive director for the Poudre River Public Library District, David Slivken has announced he will retire on November 12, 2021. With Slivken’s retirement, the Library District Board of Trustees is moving forward with a national search for the new executive director and hopes to have final candidates chosen in October. Slivken’s career in libraries spans 50 years. He joined …
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Every reader’s idea of “PG” material may be different, but perhaps you are looking for a book or audiobook with good writing, memorable characters, and a strong sense of place or time. A redemptive story that avoids explicit language, violence, and graphic sexual situations. Maybe you’d like to read something that leaves you uplifted with …