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Irish Heritage Month

By Nicole Chipp, Library Assistant, Old Town Library In the United States, our collective understanding of Ireland, its people, and its history have largely been informed by St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The Irish figure we see the most in our daily lives is the Lucky Charm’s leprechaun. Since March is Irish American Heritage Month, we …

Community Mural Project: From LATAM to FoCo

Around 20 community members took part in a mural project led by Poudre Libraries and artist Carla Gamboa during Hispanic / Latinx Heritage Month. The vibrant, colorful mural, titled “From LATAM to FoCo,” is located outside the Northside Aztlan Community Center on a City-owned storage container. Gamboa describes the mural as representing “the heart coming …

Share Your Pride!

Films, Television, Books, and Events for LGBTQ+ Pride Month  June brings long summer evenings, barbecues, and of course, Pride! The origins of this month-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community can be traced back to the Stonewall Riots – a spontaneous series of demonstrations in New York City by members of the LGBTQ+ community in 1969 …

Your Library’s 2021 Wrapped

Reflections from the Last Year and Our Most Popular Items  2021 is coming to a close. Despite the fluctuations that accompanied another pandemic year, the Library remained a community space, a valuable public resource, and a cornerstone of lifelong learning.   For Poudre Libraries, 2021 included curbside pickup, a search for a new executive director, the return of volunteers, building renovations, an in-person Fort Collins Book Fest, and so much more. These changes have made for an incredible and unique year serving our community.  …

Service and Sacrifice

Book Choices to Honor Veterans Day 2021 This week, we honor Veterans Day by acknowledging the sacrifices of service members across the United States and abroad.    To practice your gratitude for veterans and currently serving service members, check out this selection of literature gathered by our Librarians. Choices for all ages are listed below!   Adult Picks  The United …