How two Library rockstars transformed Poudre Libraries approach to inclusive programming May 2022 marked the first time that Poudre Libraries hosted a recurring program specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community; our QSA program debuted in Spring of last year and Jace Long is the library employee behind it. When he’s not enjoying vanilla or matcha lattes, …
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Find dozens of choices hand-picked by Library staff to celebrate Pride! Recommendations by Age-Group Children’s Picks The Whispers by Greg Howard Charlie Chooses by Lou Peacock My Own Way by Joana Estela (translated from the original Portuguese) Rainbow by Michael Genhart Maiden & Princess by Daniel Haack This Day in June by Gayle E. Pitman Harriet Gets Carried …
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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 …
By Customer Experience Representative, Nicole Chipp To celebrate Arab American Heritage Month, let’s all pick up a book written by Arab American authors! Many of these books focus on the struggles Arab Americans face due to xenophobia and islamophobia. These issues hit a peak after 9/11 and President Bush’s War on Terror. To combat these …
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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