Ever stumble across a passage in a book describing a meal or special treat so chock full of excellent descriptors your mouth is left watering? With the right authors, food is expertly woven into a book’s pages, bringing the reader straight to the scene. In both children’s and adult’s literature, descriptive scenes or fictional meals …
The Poudre River Public Library District recognizes Hispanic individuals and families contribute to our community every day; they are an essential part of our community and our organization. Across the country, Hispanic community members contribute to our country as business owners, entrepreneurs, veterans, teachers, and public servants among many other professions. Although National Hispanic Heritage …
“A mind that opens up to a new idea never returns to its original size.” – Albert Einstein This month, millions of students head back to classrooms across the country. But what about those of us who have exited the halls of formal education? How do we keep learning and transforming? There is much to …
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June is Pride Month, a time when we celebrate, honor, and learn about our LGBTQ+ community all across the globe. To supplement the parades, rainbows, and glitter that will make an appearance over the next few weeks, the Poudre Libraries are sharing some fantastic resources that highlight LGBTQ+ voices and stories. These books, eBooks, movies, …
In the wake of COVID-19, millions of people have uncovered new mental health conditions and millions more have had their existing challenges exacerbated. While more people than ever before are comfortable discussing mental health, many fall through the cracks in the space between awareness and action. This is why a coalition of nonprofits, brands, and …
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