A Reading List for the 5th Annual Fort Collins Book Fest

This year’s Fort Collins Book Fest is a virtual event that will take place over two weekends, October 9-11 and 16-18, 2020. Get a head start on reading selections from this year’s author lineup. The book list is presented in the order that the authors will appear at the festival. All books can be purchased …

1-2-3 Brain Break: Scribbles

Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement, though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power. So in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the …

Study Tips and Study Breaks for Tweens

We know this school year is a little weird, and well, everything is really. The Teen Librarians at Poudre River Public Libraries want to help you survive this year and excel at school – so we’re providing some study tips every Friday.  We’re also providing some fun study break programs and ideas every Friday as …

1-2-3 Brain Break: Program a Robot

Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power.  So in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the kiddos and …

Preview the October Library Challenge – ART-ober!

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a huge effect on our mental health, changing how our lives function in very different ways than we are used to. With everyone spending more time at home doing remote work and learning, and having to regularly adapt to new situations, the isolation and uncertainty is causing extra anxiety and …