The High Court

Nine justices make up the highest court in our land, the Supreme Court. Their measured decision-making on the nation’s largest judicial issues dictates the tides of the future. From financial rulings to massive human rights rulings, the Court hears about 100-150 cases per session out of the 7,000 cases it is asked to review annually.  …

Colorado Voices: From Backroads to Westering Women

Colorado is home to beautiful mountains and open spaces, amazing cities and towns, and a vibrant collage of people and cultures. To capture all of what Colorado has to offer is nearly impossible. But this month we want to at least highlight a few of the authors who call Colorado home. These books, eBooks, and …

Who Run the World? Girls!

March is Women’s History Month and the library has some awesome ways to celebrate and perhaps discover something new. We hope you’ll take this opportunity to learn about women’s achievements in our history, big and small. This exciting mix of contemporary books, eBooks, audiobooks, and documentaries showcases the history and lives of amazing women, from …

Free Genealogy Services Through the Library

Guest blog by Christian Knoll Since 1974, the Larimer County Genealogical Society has helped those who are interested in their family history get in touch with their roots. Driven to learn and share their interest of genealogy with others, members of this nonprofit organization offer free genealogy classes and learning programs available through the Poudre …

Thought Your Book Was Late? This One’s Nearly 40 Years Overdue

It’s a story that will make you laugh! It certainly made all of us at the Library District smile. Recently, Poudre River Public Library District received an unexpected package in the mail. It contained an old Fort Collins Public Library book that was nearly 40 years overdue! The long lost book? “Working with Stained Glass” …