Every summer, my hubby and I pack up our car with road snacks, vacation clothes, fishing gear, our dog and all of her gear, and we set off on the 19-hour drive from Colorado to my parents’ house in northern Wisconsin. (And when I say northern Wisconsin, we’re basically talking about the UP.) Over the …
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We’ve all had it happen to us. Even those of us who work at the library. You set down the DVD you borrowed from the library, go to grab your popcorn, and return to find it being chewed on by your favorite furry friend. Or, perhaps you turn your back for just one moment and …
Don’t miss the Día de los Muertos Celebration at Old Town Library on Saturday, November 4 from Noon-3:30PM. The entire community is invited to celebrate the Day of the Dead and learn about this traditional Mexican holiday. To get you started, here’s a quick look at the meaning of the celebration and one of its …
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The Martian. Still Alice. Eragon. Once We Were Brothers. Fifty Shades of Grey. Most likely you’ve heard of a few of these best-selling books. Maybe you’ve even seen the movies. But, what you might be surprised to learn is that each of these books was originally self-published by the author before gaining popularity and being …
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Guest post from Robin Gard, Poudre River Friends of the Library Library lovers unite! October 15-21 is National Friends of the Library Week and we would like to acknowledge the hundreds of volunteers who give their time to benefit Poudre River Public Library District. Did you know: Poudre River Friends of the Library has been …
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