18 Years of Fort Collins Reads Book Titles

Founded in 2002, Fort Collins Reads has worked to connect neighbors through literature and speaking engagements with some of the nation’s most recognized authors. Over the years, they’ve featured everything from staples of young adult fiction (Lois Lowry’s The Giver) to Pulitzer-winning authors (Jennifer Egan’s Manhattan Beach). Titles are selected with the goal of sparking …

2021 Summer Reading Challenge: Tails and Tales

Summer fun comes roaring back this year with the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge at the Poudre Libraries! We are combining the love of animals and storytelling to bring you Tails and Tales / Colitas y Cuentos. The Summer Reading Challenge is free and open to all ages, from little ducklings to mighty elephants. Visit www.PoudreLibraries.org/SRC …

1-2-3 Brain Break: Mosaic Sidewalk Art

Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long (today’s is a bit longer but well worth the time!), 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 …

1-2-3 Brain Break: Good Ol’ Simon Says

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 …

1-2-3 Brain Break: Make ‘em Laugh

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 …