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An Abundance of Zucchini: Learn How to Love Surplus Squash with Your Library Card!

by Annaclaire CrumptonBook Recommendations, Library Blog August 19, 2021August 18, 2021Comments are Disabled

A couple months ago when the weather was starting to warm up and the days were getting longer, you may have planted seeds in the soil with a wish that something green would grow. You’ve watered, you’ve shooed grasshoppers, maybe you’ve even sung to your plants. Those first few tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchinis were exciting…it …

Donate Used Books to the Poudre River Friends of the Library

by Annaclaire CrumptonLibrary Blog, Local Happenings, News July 22, 2021July 20, 2021Comments are Disabled

Poudre River Friends of the Library is ready to resume accepting your donations of used books again, after taking several months off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Friends of the Library is a group of library lovers and community volunteers that give their time to help the Poudre River Public Library District by providing …

Pride Picks: LGBTQ+ Voices and Stories

by Annaclaire CrumptonBook Recommendations, Library Blog June 10, 2021June 3, 2021Comments are Disabled

June is Pride Month, a time when we celebrate, honor, and learn about our LGBTQ+ community all across the globe. To supplement the parades, rainbows, and glitter that will make an appearance over the next few weeks, the Poudre Libraries are sharing some fantastic resources that highlight LGBTQ+ voices and stories. These books, eBooks, movies, …

Día de los niños/Día de los libros celebrates kids & books around the world!

by Annaclaire CrumptonBook Recommendations, Library Blog, Library Programs, Local Happenings April 29, 2021April 28, 2021Comments are Disabled

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, culminates on April 30 and celebrates children, families, and reading. Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. The American Library Association uses this celebration as a commitment to …

Celebrating Trees in Library Park

by Annaclaire CrumptonBook Recommendations, Library Blog, Library Programs, Local Happenings April 15, 2021April 14, 2021Comments are Disabled

Arbor Day is coming up on Friday, April 30 and we are excited to celebrate trees everywhere! But let’s bring the celebration a little more local for now…specifically to Library Park, which surrounds the Old Town Library. Did you know that Library Park is designated as an arboretum? It is made up of many special …