If you ever get the chance to meet Shantel Hansen, it will be clear from the start that she has a true passion for the people and the subject matter in her documentary, Her Turf. The independent, short film follows three female football referees as they attempt to level the playing field and find success …
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As you explore A Universe of Stories this summer, we’d like to add another storytelling format to your list: Podcasts! The rise in numbers of Americans who now listen to podcasts has increased considerably in the just past year. A CBS News poll from January 2019 showed that “two-thirds of Americans listen to podcasts at …
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Every library cardholder has access to their Library Account online, directly from the Library’s website. From your secure online account, you can update your account information, manage your check outs and holds, renew items, keep track of your reading history (optional), and much more. As you start checking out all those hundreds of books for …
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 …
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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 …