A Reading List to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

by Katie AumanBook Recommendations, Library BlogPosted on Comments are Disabled

In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 as “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, including “Native American Heritage Month” and “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month,” have been issued every year since 1994. Poudre River Public Library District encourages our community to explore the many …

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A Decade of Answers

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog, Library ServicesPosted on Comments are Disabled

Celebrating 10 years of our Answer Center Librarians are wonderful resources, especially for finding information, offering book recommendations, and assisting with important services. But, what about when you have a more basic question about the library like, “Can you help me renew my book?” or “How do I register for that class?” For help with …

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Service and Sacrifice

by Annaclaire CrumptonBook Recommendations, Holiday, Library BlogPosted on Comments are Disabled

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 …

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Countdown to Colorado Gives Begins!

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog, Library Services, Local HappeningsPosted on Comments are Disabled

Save the Date! Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 7 Every year on the first Tuesday of December, for 24 hours, Colorado comes together to raise funds for local nonprofits, like the Poudre River Library Trust, the philanthropic arm of the Poudre River Public Library District. The Trust is raising funds to support key library …

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Culture, Creation, and Celebration

by Annaclaire CrumptonHoliday, Library Blog, Library Programs, Local HappeningsPosted on Comments are Disabled

Día de Muertos: Its History, Origin and Art   Death is trapped in an eternal dance with Life. The dance is defined by its time on center stage and its uncertainty; this dance is not a timed waltz but a random collection of steps, spins, dips, and twirls.   Sometimes the two dance for less than a day, other times they move across the dance floor for over a century. We never know …

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