September 22 started Banned Books Week, an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read. As a reader of all things in many different genres, I am happy to know I can still go to my local public library and get what ever I want. I was surprised to see some of my favorite classics […]
Obscene, blasphemous, violent, smutty, gory, profane, and racially charged—this is how the censors describe some books. They say, “No.” They say you can’t read it. They say that they know better. They say they are protecting children and preserving values in the community. They say, “No.” “Yes” is what I say. Yes, you can have […]
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month when public libraries throughout the country, including the Poudre River Public Library District, remind everyone about a wonderful community resource – the library card — which provides free access to a place of lifelong education and information. And because the access is open to everyone, to people of all […]
Poudre River Public Libraries are always working to improve their services and their reach in order to promote literacy in the community. And now, we have a new idea: the Book Pedal-er! We Fort Collinites love our bikes, and our books, so what better combination is there? Now, to some of you, this may seem […]
The week of September 3, we will start our fall schedule for storytimes! We have a lot of amazing options for every child at all of our libraries, and we’re excited to start them! However, we have made some changes this fall to make our storytime fun even better for you and your child! We […]
