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 …
It’s Black History Month! This month, we honor the unique contributions of Black individuals who shaped Colorado and recognize the discrimination, prejudice, and challenges they faced and continue to face today. Last year, we shared the stories of remarkable Black figures in Fort Collins history. Below, are the stories of Black individuals, leaders, and communities …
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Here in Northern Colorado, there are countless Hispanic/Latinx leaders that have shaped Northern Colorado communities and those that continue to do so today. Celebrating the amazing accomplishments of leaders in the community includes recognizing that these individuals faced discrimination, challenges, and hardships unknown to those outside the community. From “white-only” and “no Mexicans” signs on …
Meet Your Librarian Series: Adult Librarian, Meg Schiel From traveling across the country with New Belgium’s national Tour de Fat crew to teaching English in Zambia to managing the reference desk at Poudre Libraries, Meg Schiel has been fostering a passion for community her entire life. Originally from Lakewood, Colorado, Meg arrived in Fort Collins …
Last year, over 47 million people left their jobs. Social scientists have coined this mass exit from the workplace, “The Great Resignation.” Whether spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic or a collective workforce change of heart, more and more professionals are treading new career paths. At the Library, we don’t buy into the old saying, …
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