25 Contemporary Authors to Read for Black History Month

Did you know that the month of February was chosen for Black History Month to coincide Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays? As part of your Black History Month celebrations, take a look at fiction, nonfiction, and poetry from these 25 contemporary, award-winning and acclaimed authors. American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin by …

How Do You Love the Library? Let Us Count the Ways this Month

You know you love books. And we know that you love books. And you know that we know that you love books. But, we also know that you love other aspects of the library, too. During February, as people celebrate love and Valentine’s Day, it’s also time to celebrate what you love about your library! …

Everyone’s Falling in Love with Romance Books!

Romance Fiction is booming as a billion-dollar industry that outperforms other book genres, and it doesn’t show any sign of slowing. The industry is about a third larger than the inspirational book industry, and about the size of the mystery novel genre and science fiction/fantasy genre markets combined. Romance is BIG business (and not just …

Check Out Human “Books” at the Living Library Book Fair

This is the second in a series highlighting the diverse human Books at the Living Library Book Fair. You’ve probably heard about it by now: The Living Library event happening on Saturday, February 2 at Old Town Library. If you’re interested in participating in the day-long event as a “Reader” of one or more the …

Diverse Collection of Human “Books” Share Personal Stories

This is the first in a series highlighting the unique human Books at the Living Library Book Fair. Poudre River Public Library District will hold its first ever Living Library event on Saturday, February 2 at Old Town Library. The Living Library Book Fair features nearly two dozen human “Books” who will meet with small …