Anyone who’s found themselves absorbed in a book, transported to another time or place, knows just how powerful stories can be. Our greatest writers have taken us to fantastical places – to Narnia and Middle Earth and 20,000 leagues under the sea. But they’ve also taken us along on trips around the world, to faraway …
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Bailey Cates introduces you to Katie Lightfoot, a hedgewitch who is a baker and owner of the Honeybee Bakery. Jereme Zimmerman, a traditional brewing revivalist and self-described “Yeti Viking,” returns to ancient brewing practices and ingredients. And Ken Albala shares his obsession with noodle soups from around the world. Yes, this is the 2019 Fort …
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Ahoy mateys! Sorry ye haven’t heard from the ol’ Capt’n Cache in a wee bit. But I be recoverin’ in me ship’s cabin from a bit of an illness. I won’t be goin’ into the details of what kept me from the seas, but it be enough to tell ye that I promise to be …
*This post was updated 8/31/2021 Guest blog by Christian Knoll September is Library Card Sign Up Month, and there is no better time to become a member of the Poudre River Public Library District! Being a library cardholder allows you to do more than just check out books; it enables you to freely access a …
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Guest blog by Christian Knoll Dementia is something many people are familiar with. It is a disease characterized by memory loss, forgetfulness, and behavior change. More than 5 million Americans over the age of 65 are diagnosed with dementia, with one-in-ten people over 65 developing the disease. While there is no known cure dementia, support in managing its …
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