Help Kids Find Stories and Avoid a Reading “Decline by Nine”

At the library, we hear from many parents and caregivers seeking early literacy resources and activities to help teach their babies, toddlers, and young children important language and reading skills. Through programs like storytimes, librarians actively work with caregivers to model strategies and activities that support at-home reading, writing, and language experiences and encourage school …

Spark an Interest and Discover Your Path this Summer

Ahhhh, summer! For teens, it’s a much-welcomed break from early alarm clocks, class assignments, and final exams. And, a time where you can spend your days exploring what you’re most interested in – movies, video games, photography, writing…whatever! Our librarians can recommend books, activities, and tools just for you, around any unique interests. Are you …

Getting Ready to Plant a Garden

Guest post by Erika Strote, Colorado State University Extension Master Gardener in Larimer County Rising spring temperatures tend to trigger an outbreak of garden fever in those of us who love to get our hands in the dirt. Seed packets and plants find their way into our grocery carts in lieu of actual produce, tempting …

Evil Librarians Take Over the World and Other Book Recommendations

Perhaps the only thing better than visiting the library to check out books is reading an exciting page turner set in a library (or a parallel universe library)! Evil librarians take over the world…mysterious books that unlock secrets…strange murders in the stacks. If you can think of a story plot set in a library, there’s …