Library District is in a Unique Position to Help Homeless and At-Risk Customers

If you’ve talked with the librarians throughout the Poudre River Public Library District, then you know how highly skilled they are in connecting you with great books and the information and resources you need. But, sometimes the staff encounters library users with more complex or urgent needs: a place to live, a nutritious meal, mental …

All Voices & Experiences at the Library: GLBT Book Month™

The library is a place where everyone belongs!  Age, gender, religion, language, or even where you stand on Batman vs. Superman or if you root for Team Jacob or Team Edward. It doesn’t matter! You’re welcome at the library. The Poudre River Public Library District embraces diversity and strives to provide universal access to ideas …

Listen Lists: Celebrating Audiobooks

If you’ve ever referred to your personal reading list as your “listen list” then you’re probably a fan of audiobooks!  But, if you aren’t a regular audiobook user, then June’s Audiobook Appreciation Month is the perfect time to check them out. With the widespread use and convenience of smartphones and tablets, audiobooks have grown significantly …

Where to Enjoy Summer Music in Northern Colorado

The Poudre River Public Library District has gathered a pretty great list of the FREE musical performances available in the Fort Collins, Windsor, and Loveland areas this summer.  It’s certainly not a complete list of live music entertainment, but it’s a good start. Please check the organizers’ or performers’ websites for schedule updates and weather …

Outdoor Murals to 3D Sculpture: the Annual Imaginantes Youth Workshop

If you’ve ever passed by the beautiful Rafael Lopez Community Mural located on the side of the Civic Center  parking structure (the SE corner of Mason St. and LaPorte), then you’ve seen the work created with past Imaginantes Youth Workshop participants.  (Watch the video about the mural project.) What began in 2011 with that mural …