The High Court

Nine justices make up the highest court in our land, the Supreme Court. Their measured decision-making on the nation’s largest judicial issues dictates the tides of the future. From financial rulings to massive human rights rulings, the Court hears about 100-150 cases per session out of the 7,000 cases it is asked to review annually.  …

Yes, Some Books Do Read Themselves

Explore the Library’s Collection of “Read-Along” Books  Modern technologies have opened up so many doors; from connecting with others across the world in an instant, to television on demand, to reading digital books. But what if the books could read themselves to you?  Seriously, self-reading books? Seriously, self-reading books. They’re waiting for you in the …

The Future (and Past) is Female

A Local Exploration for Women’s History Month   Desplácese hacia abajo para español Women have shaped the Fort Collins we know today. This month, enjoy some book recommendations that accompany profiles on remarkable women in Northern Colorado history.   Our exciting mix of choices ranges from literature these women wrote themselves, to films and movies that align …

The Russian Ukraine Conflict

A decades-long conflict has reached a boiling point this week with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As of Friday, February 25, Russia has begun to close into the capital city of Ukraine – Kyiv. It is now the largest European ground conflict since World War II.   Beyond the here and now of this complex …

Fort Collins Black History

Stories and events of Black people and groups who have shaped Northern Colorado culture and history.   Since 1970, every sitting U.S. President has recognized February as Black History Month; since its inception, it has developed into a month of celebrating important Black and African American figures in history and also celebrates Black culture and heritage …