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Help Kids Find Stories and Avoid a Reading “Decline by Nine”

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog, Library Programs, Library Services May 23, 2019April 23, 2019Comments are Disabled

At the library, we hear from many parents and caregivers seeking early literacy resources and activities to help teach their babies, toddlers, and young children important language and reading skills. Through programs like storytimes, librarians actively work with caregivers to model strategies and activities that support at-home reading, writing, and language experiences and encourage school …

20 Fun Activities for Family Literacy Month

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog, Library Programs, Library Services November 15, 2018November 6, 2018Comments are Disabled

“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” – Emilie Buchwald, award-winning children’s author, poet, and teacher Whether it’s a young child excitedly pointing to the drawings in “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” or grandpa re-reading his favorite C.J. Box novel, the love of reading and books cross all …

Matt de la Peña, Love, and Mirrors and Windows

by Katie AumanBook Recommendations, Library Blog, Library Programs, News, Writing August 30, 2018August 2, 2018Comments are Disabled

There’s a concept in teaching and learning that readers, especially children, use books, stories, and the characters they encounter like windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors. It’s an issue of representation – of seeing yourself reflected in the characters you meet – but also seeing the faces and stories of others. When you and your …

Where Does the Time Go? Memories from the Last 34 Summer Reading Programs

by Katie AumanHistory, Library Blog, Library Programs June 21, 2018July 23, 2018Comments are Disabled

The year was 1985. The Coca-Cola Company introduced New Coke and the Nintendo Entertainment System was released in North America. Michael Jordon was named the NBA’s “Rookie of the Year.” The first .com was registered and the first version of Windows was released. Mikhail Gorbachev became the leader of the Soviet Union. “We Are the …

You’ve Graduated – Now it’s Time to Adult

by Katie AumanBook Recommendations, Library Blog, Library Programs May 24, 2018April 30, 2018Comments are Disabled

Congrats graduates! As you set off on the next chapter of life, don’t forget to take Poudre River Public Libraries along with you. Not only can we connect you to books, movies, music, and magazines (all for free!), but we also have great classes and programs to entertain and educate (like job searching and career …