Exploring Pebble Go

By Bonnie Post, Library Assistant Your library card can unlock worlds of possibilities; one of these worlds is the excellent learning resource, PebbleGo! Access this wonderful resource that provides a wealth of exciting and fun activities to reinforce learning.  Use PebbleGo for Free! PebbleGo is designed for beginner readers Kindergarten through 3rd grade and is …

Poudre Libraries, Staff Recognized for Outstanding Service to the Community

Library Book Bike Earns Community Impact Award Poudre Libraries is the winner of the 2022Book Bike Community Impact Award from the Association of Bookmobiles & Outreach Services (ABOS). This award is presented annually to a library, department, or an individual who has provided exemplary library book bike service to their community. The REO Read Wagon …

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Putting Global Issues On the Map

By Substitute Library Assistant, Laura Puls Between the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing conflicts, climate change, and economic shocks, we experience daily how Colorado is connected to countries around the world. We’re not alone in paying attention to what’s happening internationally: in a 2022 Pew questionnaire, Americans gave more correct answers than incorrect answers about global events.   …

The Northern Colorado Deliberative Jounralism Project

Information Landscaping Scientists estimate we process up to 74 GB of information daily, a number that increases by about 5 percent each year. In 2009 for example, the average amount individuals processed daily was 34 GB. This rise in exposure to information can be attributed to the internet which has transformed every facet of information …

The Mind Matters

Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month  What do exercise, art, gratitude, and spending time in nature have in common? All of these practices have been scientifically proven to positively impact an individual’s mental health.   May is Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH), one in five Americans or nearly …