1-2-3 Brain Break: DIY Improvised Story (Inspired by Mad Libs®)

Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power. So in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the …

Library District Earned 3-Star Library Rating by Library Journal

Poudre River Public Library District earned a three-star rating in the Library Journal Index of Public Library Services’ 13th annual review of library systems in the U.S. The Library District is one of 262 libraries to achieve Star Library status on the 2020 LJ Index. This marks the first time that the Library District has …

1-2-3 Brain Break: Outdoor Sensory Scavenger Hunt

This week’s brain break will explore the senses through an outdoor sensory scavenger hunt! Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power. So …

Going Beyond “I Have a Dream” on Kanopy

Gain inspiration and expand your historical knowledge of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With your library card, you can stream dozens of films on Kanopy that explore the life and work of this extraordinary Civil Rights leader…just in time for his birthday. Check out these suggestions for adults and some for kids, too! For Adults …

1-2-3 Brain Break: Wiggle, Wiggle Here!

Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power. So in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the …