Of all the joys that summer brings including ball games, gardening, and swimming, one of my favorites is quietly relaxing and slowing down with a good book, preferably in the shade of a tree. Like me though, you’ve likely heard the saying, “So many books, so little time” and you wonder not only when you’ll […]
5 Ways to Avoid the “Summer Slide” and Keep Kids Reading

School’s almost out for summer, and teachers and parents everywhere are already talking about how to prevent children from experiencing the dreaded “summer slide.” Here are some fun ways to keep your child’s reading levels up during the summer months. 1. Join a summer reading program A summer reading program is a fantastic way to […]
How I Made a Movie with My iPad in Under an Hour

Hello, and welcome to the Poudre River Public Library District’s blog! My name is Kristen and I am the Digital Literacy Librarian here at the Poudre River Public Library District. My job is to help people learn how to use new technologies appropriately and effectively, whether it is job related or simply for fun. It […]
What’s the “A” All About?

Many times I have had visiting friends and family ask me what that giant “A” up on the hill is all about. Of course I am happy to divulge the tale of the white symbol above our city, but I also wonder how many of our locals may not really know what that “A” is […]
The Pros & Cons of eReaders
Ever since eReaders debuted in 2007, critics have debated their significance in the publishing world. Do they represent the extinction of traditional publishing? Or the dawn of a new era of more convenient, accessible reading? However you look at it, eReaders have sparked a new way of reading. Still on the fence about whether or […]