Halloween is right around the corner and that means trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, scary stories, and of course, candy. As you sneak tiny candy bars from your kids’ hard-earned Halloween stash, be sure to also sink your teeth into some bite-sized reads, perfect for the scary season. These short story collections give you a perfect treat without […]
Living Library Showcases Unique People and Stories

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view… Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.” – Atticus Finch, To Kill a Mockingbird The concept might sound strange, but it’s really quite simple. Instead of checking out print books, you “check out” people serving as […]
Break Out Your Reading Glasses! It’s National Read a Book Day.

Today is National Read a Book Day which, for booklovers, is like winning the lottery! It’s an entire day dedicated to reading. The day is observed annually on September 6, though many of us choose to celebrate this day year round! For some bookish inspiration, a few of our library staff offer reading recommendations to […]
Fort Collins Teen Smashes the 40 Book Challenge

Fort Collins’ Ashley Morris describes herself as “more of a math person,” yet for her recent 8th grade Gifted & Talented project at Webber Middle School, she chose to complete the 40 Book Challenge. “Numbers work better for me,” Ashley explains. “But I also love to read and experience another person’s life or escape into […]
25 Books Nominated for the 2018 Teens’ Top Ten List

The Teens’ Top Ten is a “teen choice” list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year. This year’s list of nominees features 25 titles that were published between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2017. The American Library Association will announce the winning titles in October. How many of these books […]