Katie Auman

Books to Empower & Foster Understanding about Race and Social Justice for Kids and Teens

by Katie AumanBook Recommendations, Library Blog June 4, 2020June 10, 2020Comments are Disabled

Four years ago, we shared a book list aimed at kids, tweens, and teens to help them understand and talk about social justice, race, and cultural awareness. It came on the heels of the shooting deaths of two black men in Louisiana and Minnesota, and soon after the shooting deaths of five Dallas police officers. …

The Protests in Context: Books about Race, Racism, and Social Struggle

by Katie AumanBook Recommendations, Library Blog June 2, 2020June 10, 2020Comments are Disabled

A Statement from the Library District Executive Director on Racial and Social Equity 6/2/2020 We are committed to achieving racial and social equity by contributing to a more just society in which all community members can realize their full potential. Poudre River Public Library District can help achieve true and sustained equity through an intentional, …

Kids and Families Connect at the Library

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog, Library Programs, Library Services March 5, 2020March 5, 2020Comments are Disabled

Spending quality time with our kids is critical to their growth and development—and it fosters strong bonds and relationships. But, our fast-paced lives can make finding opportunities for quality family time a challenge. We’re working and commuting longer hours. Schedules are packed. Budgets are tight. And planning even small outings takes time and energy. Fortunately, …

Start Up to Succeed, not to Fail. The Library Can Help!

by Katie AumanBusiness, Library Blog, Library Programs, Library Services February 27, 2020January 16, 2020Comments are Disabled

It’s exciting when the eureka moment happens. The instance when a brilliant idea surfaces and you think, “I have something here. This could be big.” But taking that idea to action is complicated. It’s not enough to have a brilliant idea or to be passionate about your goal. It takes planning, research, and a supportive …

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 …