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Library Board of Trustees Begins National Search for New Executive Director

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog, Local Happenings, News August 5, 2021August 4, 2021Comments are Disabled

After five years serving as executive director for the Poudre River Public Library District, David Slivken has announced he will retire on November 12, 2021. With Slivken’s retirement, the Library District Board of Trustees is moving forward with a national search for the new executive director and hopes to have final candidates chosen in October. Slivken’s career in libraries spans 50 years. He joined …

25 Reasons to Get a Library Card & Use It

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog, Library Programs, Library Services September 14, 2017August 6, 2019Comments are Disabled

“What? I never knew the library had these things!” It’s a statement Poudre River Public Library District librarians and staff hear a lot when it comes to all of the resources, programs, and services available across the district. Many people think the library is just about children’s storytimes or books. But in fact, we’re that …

Avast! It be Talk Like a Pirate Day

by Library StaffCaptain Cache September 19, 2016August 19, 2016Comments are Disabled

Avast, me hearties! It be International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Aye, today be the one day o’ year me and me mates don’t sound out of the ordinary. E’eryone be talkin’ like me today. The art o’ pirate language began to be officially recognized in 1995 when John Baur (Ol’ Chumbucket) and Mark Summers …

Game On, Netflix Binge

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog July 7, 2016July 7, 2016Comments are Disabled

Thanks to Jewels Hall, Old Town Library, for contributing this post. I’m guilty. I logged in to Netflix just to watch the latest episode, and BAM! The next thing I know, hours have passed while I sat on my butt, binge watching a favorite TV show and snacking on junk food. But now I’ve found …

Kids Have Sew Much Fun at the Pajama Studio

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog, Library Services June 30, 2016May 27, 2016One Comment

Americans Elias Howe and Isaac Singer are frequently credited as pioneers of the modern sewing machine. Though the very first patent for a complete sewing machine was granted in 1790 to English inventor Thomas Saint, it wasn’t until the mid-1800s – when Howe and Singer each made significant improvements in the design, capabilities, and marketing …