Every single item borrowed from the Library has a very special story to tell. It’s a coming-of-age story that begins when the book is a small unknown creature waiting anxiously on a publisher’s shelf to be given the opportunity to grow up to reach its full potential: a library book! The process of nurturing that […]
As the end of 2017 draws near, we’re inevitably inundated with “Best of 2017” lists: best movies, best songs, best albums, best inventions, best books, best bunch of lists. Here at the Library District, we thought it would be more useful to share a “Favorite Book” list because you might be interested to know what […]
We’ve all had it happen to us. Even those of us who work at the library. You set down the DVD you borrowed from the library, go to grab your popcorn, and return to find it being chewed on by your favorite furry friend. Or, perhaps you turn your back for just one moment and […]
What if everyone in the community read the same book and then joined all those readers in talking about it? That’s the idea behind Fort Collins Reads. This year’s featured novel is Commonwealth and author Ann Patchett will deliver a community talk on Sunday, November 5, at the Hilton (425 West Prospect Road, Fort Collins). The unique […]
1 DAY | 6 VENUES | 20+ SESSIONS | 30+ AUTHORS After the success of the inaugural Fort Collins Book Fest in 2016 (Brewin’ Up Books), the FREE, one-day literary arts festival returns with a new theme, Writings and Riffs, on Saturday, October 21. This year’s festival celebrates music, books, and poetry as means of […]
