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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 …

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, …

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 …

Eat Your Veggies: Inspiration for Healthy Food Habits

by Annaclaire CrumptonBook Recommendations, Library Blog March 25, 2021March 24, 2021Comments are Disabled

Nutrition is a huge part of leading a healthy lifestyle, and according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the ongoing pattern of an individual’s eating habits has great impact on their health. So basically, our food habits are super important for energy, immune response, and overall wellbeing. And the best way to achieve good nutrition is …

Spotlight on Learning with Culturegrams

by Annaclaire CrumptonLibrary Blog, Library Services November 5, 2020October 29, 2020Comments are Disabled

Since travelling the world physically is not possible right now, why not travel the world virtually?! This week we are highlighting yet another cool (free) library resource…Culturegrams! Culturegrams provides concise, reliable, and up-to-date reports on more than 200 countries, each U.S. state, and all 13 Canadian provinces and territories. Whether you’re doing a report for …