Free Genealogy Services Through the Library

Guest blog by Christian Knoll Since 1974, the Larimer County Genealogical Society has helped those who are interested in their family history get in touch with their roots. Driven to learn and share their interest of genealogy with others, members of this nonprofit organization offer free genealogy classes and learning programs available through the Poudre …

Sarah Scobey is Named Colorado Librarian of the Year

Poudre River Public Library District nonprofit resources librarian Sarah Scobey is the recipient of the 2019 Colorado Librarian of the Year award for her innovative work with the nonprofit community in Northern Colorado. The award is presented by the Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL) to honor exceptional achievement during the past year by a librarian …

What to Do When All Your Books Are On Hold

If you’re like most library users, you have a number of items on hold. And, if you’re like some of our library users, you have the same title on hold across many different formats, waiting to see which one will become available first. While we can’t move you to the top of the holds list, …