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For the Love of Reading

FoCo Book Fest to Host 33 authors and 38 Sessions Many of us can point to a book or author that made a significant impact in our lives – how we think, how we navigate the world, the stories we love. It starts with that one special book. Now imagine an entire month dedicated to …

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Automatic Renewals Begin February 1

You can cross “renew library books” off your To-Do list. Starting February 1, 2023, library materials checked out on your account will attempt to renew automatically one day prior to the due date. Each auto-renewal gives you an additional loan period to enjoy your books, DVDs, or other items. No need to click “renew” in …

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Colorado Black History / Historia Negra de Colorado

It’s Black History Month! This month, we honor the unique contributions of Black individuals who shaped Colorado and recognize the discrimination, prejudice, and challenges they faced and continue to face today. Last year, we shared the stories of remarkable Black figures in Fort Collins history. Below, are the stories of Black individuals, leaders, and communities …

Harmony, Education, and Determination through the Decades

Meet Your Librarian Series: Elaine Burritt, Adult Services Librarian  There’s a name for the inconspicuous desks placed at the entryways of Libraries across the country – the beloved reference desk.   Each time a customer poses a question to Elaine Burritt at the reference desk at Harmony Library, she answers from a basin of knowledge formed …