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Non-Profits and Networking

By Amada Simental, Business and Nonprofit Librarian The Nonprofit Networking Group community met once again early September at the Harmony Library for a morning of learning and networking. Our guest speaker, Mike Roque, joined the conversation to share his nonprofit expertise. As an experienced nonprofit professional, Mike is passionate about nonprofit operational success. Mike spent …

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15 Years of Library Magic | 15 años de magia bibliotecaria

Meet Your Librarian Series: Ludy Rueda / Serie Conoce a tu bibliotecaria: Ludy Rueda (Desplácese hacia abajo para el español) Over 25 years ago while studying abroad in Montana, Ludy Rueda stepped into a U.S. public library for the first time.   Originally from Mexico City, Ludy was encouraged by a friend to visit the public …

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A Book List for Jewish American Heritage Month

By Arysa Flores (Library Assistant), Chris Lederhos (Computer Lab Monitor), and Julianna Web (Customer Experience Representative) We’re celebrating Jewish Heritage Month! Jewish Americans have made boundless contributions to the fabric of society, culture, art, science, and more. To this day, Jewish Americans face faith-based discrimination and ethnic discrimination; the strength of their communities is a …

Learn Your Herstory: Women’s History Month 2023

Theodosia Ammons  For centuries, higher education and academia was dominated by men. Theodosia Ammons shattered the glass ceiling at Colorado State University. Theodosia had an early interest in teaching and began her career in Denver where she met Eliza Routt who was also the Colorado governor’s wife at the time. Eliza sparked Theodosia’s interest in …

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For the Love of Reading

FoCo Book Fest to Host 33 authors and 38 Sessions Many of us can point to a book or author that made a significant impact in our lives – how we think, how we navigate the world, the stories we love. It starts with that one special book. Now imagine an entire month dedicated to …