Meet Your Librarian Series: Teen Services Librarian, Miranda West From planning “Nerd Proms” to burying herself in young adult fiction, Miranda West’s nearly ten years at Poudre Libraries have been filled with interesting interactions, years of learning, and dedication to Fort Collins teens. The shelves and corners of Poudre Libraries have been familiar to Miranda …
Films, Television, Books, and Events for LGBTQ+ Pride Month June brings long summer evenings, barbecues, and of course, Pride! The origins of this month-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community can be traced back to the Stonewall Riots – a spontaneous series of demonstrations in New York City by members of the LGBTQ+ community in 1969 …
Information Landscaping Scientists estimate we process up to 74 GB of information daily, a number that increases by about 5 percent each year. In 2009 for example, the average amount individuals processed daily was 34 GB. This rise in exposure to information can be attributed to the internet which has transformed every facet of information …
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Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month What do exercise, art, gratitude, and spending time in nature have in common? All of these practices have been scientifically proven to positively impact an individual’s mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH), one in five Americans or nearly …
Highlighting the Library’s Collaboration with Fuerza Latina The community has benefits from the many amazing resources, events, and programs that sprout from the Library’s strategic partnerships and collaboration. From creating Take and Make kits in collaboration with Larimer County Alternative Sentencing to our community vaccine clinics with Fuerza Latina, our Community Outreach department is incredible …