Love the Library? Apply to Our Library Academy

It’s February and love is in the air. Including #LibraryLove! If you’ve ever remarked, “I loooooooove the library,” then our new Poudre River Public Library Academy might make your heart skip a beat! We’re launching our first-ever Library Academy, a six-week course where participants get a unique opportunity for an insider’s view of Library programs, …

Kevin Cook Shares Nature Writing, Colorado Lifescapes

Guest Blog by Christian Knoll Kevin Cook is a name many Front Range residents are familiar with. His work as a nationally-syndicated nature writer has allowed him to cultivate a devout following of avid readers and nature enthusiasts alike. In addition to his work as a writer, Cook is also an active event panelist for …

Bilingual Storytimes Promote Early Language Learning and More

Every Thursday morning, young kids and adults visit Old Town Library for Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe. This dual-language storytime debuted in 2018 and has quickly become a favorite for many local families. In fact, the program had to move from the Storytime Room to the larger community meeting room to accommodate all …

It’s Picture Book Month!

What’s your earliest memory of reading? Was it snuggled in someone’s lap, looking at a picture book, and pointing at the words and artwork? Was it making up your own story about the illustrations in a book? Or was it was reading and re-reading a favorite story until the pages were thin and torn? For …

2019 Día de los Muertos Celebration and Altar Exhibit

PLUS: DIY Shoebox Altar for Kids “La cultura es lo que, en la muerte, continúa siendo la vida”“Culture is what, in death, continues to be life” The Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos is an annual Mexican and Latin American celebration when families gather to honor the memory of deceased loved ones …