Celebrate Your Right to Read

Banned Books Week is October 1-7 The theme for this year’s Banned Books Week is “Let Freedom Read.” Poudre Libraries is hosting a variety of programs and activities this month to celebrate your right to read and reinforce the Library’s commitment to intellectual freedom: the rights of individuals to read, seek information, and speak freely …

Meet our New Board Members

In April, we welcomed two new members to the Library Board of Trustees. Hilary Herrmann and Josh Fudge were appointed jointly by representatives from the Fort Collins City Council and Larimer County Board of Commissioners. Trustee Matt Schild was reappointed to serve an additional four-year term on the Board. From an early age, Hilary Herrmann …

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Support Local Businesses & Your Library on Library Giving Day

Calling all library lovers! We’ve teamed up with various businesses for #LibraryGivingDay on Tuesday, April 4 to support the incredible programs, services, and materials available to the community. Each participating business has agreed to donate a portion of their sales or tips from April 4 to the Library. So, shop local and support both your …

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For the Love of Reading

FoCo Book Fest to Host 33 authors and 38 Sessions Many of us can point to a book or author that made a significant impact in our lives – how we think, how we navigate the world, the stories we love. It starts with that one special book. Now imagine an entire month dedicated to …

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Automatic Renewals Begin February 1

You can cross “renew library books” off your To-Do list. Starting February 1, 2023, library materials checked out on your account will attempt to renew automatically one day prior to the due date. Each auto-renewal gives you an additional loan period to enjoy your books, DVDs, or other items. No need to click “renew” in …