Catapults have been around since the ancient Greeks and Romans started using them to hurl things at their enemies. Probably, sometimes at each other. But, to be specific, the Greek Dionysius the Elder of Syracuse, invented the catapult about 400 BCE. Your challenge this week if you choose to accept it – make a catapult …
Now more than ever, we love to support and shop local! Luckily, our local businesses love the library back. With the Flash Your Card program, nearly 40 businesses around the city offer members of the Poudre River Public Library District discounts and deals, just for showing their library card. For full discount details and exclusions, …
Let’s do an activity that combines our creativity, artistic skills and science! Today we’re creating windsocks. In this activity, we will create a design that signals the direction of the wind. Let your creativity soar like the wind! Supplies needed: Main Unit – Choose any one Cardstock paper Paper bag with bottom cut off Plastic/paper …
Your challenge this week is to make a mixed media collage (and earn that Art Badge for Summer Reading)! A collage is a great way to get creative because you can pretty much do whatever you want using supplies you can find around your house. Share a picture of your finished collage on social media …
District’s libraries will resume limited service as next step in phased reopening (FORT COLLINS, Colo.) – Poudre River Public Library District plans to reopen its three libraries for grab-and-go service on Monday, July 13. After a temporary four-month closure to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the library buildings will reopen with modified hours and …
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