Katie Auman

Library Resources and Services Boost Startups and Small Business

by Katie AumanBusiness, Library Blog, Library Services February 6, 2020January 9, 2020Comments are Disabled

Not everyone thinks of the public library when starting a business. Yet, it’s the radical collaboration among entrepreneurs, the Library, and our strategic partners that continues to foster local economic development. Poudre River Public Libraries have just about everything a 21st century entrepreneur might need: work space, Internet access, reference materials and research databases, and …

Kevin Cook Shares Nature Writing, Colorado Lifescapes

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog, Library Programs January 30, 2020January 31, 2020Comments are Disabled

Guest Blog by Christian Knoll Kevin Cook is a name many Front Range residents are familiar with. His work as a nationally-syndicated nature writer has allowed him to cultivate a devout following of avid readers and nature enthusiasts alike. In addition to his work as a writer, Cook is also an active event panelist for …

Bilingual Storytimes Promote Early Language Learning and More

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog, Library Programs, Library Services January 23, 2020January 7, 2020Comments are Disabled

Every Thursday morning, young kids and adults visit Old Town Library for Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe. This dual-language storytime debuted in 2018 and has quickly become a favorite for many local families. In fact, the program had to move from the Storytime Room to the larger community meeting room to accommodate all …

Dyslexia-Related Resources at the Library

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog January 16, 2020December 17, 2019Comments are Disabled

Approximately 1 in 5 people are affected by dyslexia, making it the most commonly diagnosed learning disability. Even as more research is conducted into the causes and early identification of dyslexia – and more teachers, doctors, and families are aware of it – dyslexia remains one of the least understood language disabilities. To help you …

12 Reads Inspired by the National Western Stock Show

by Katie AumanBook Recommendations, Library Blog, Local Happenings January 9, 2020January 7, 2020Comments are Disabled

Wild West shows, livestock exhibitions, rodeo extravaganzas, and mutton bustin’. It’s time for the National Western Stock Show! The National Western Stock Show has a rich history in Colorado dating back to the first Stock Show in 1906. The show started as a livestock show in the historic “yards” and has evolved into “a 16-day …