Library Resources and Services Boost Startups and Small Business

by Katie AumanBusiness, Library Blog, Library ServicesPosted on Comments are Disabled

Not everyone thinks of the public library when starting a business. Yet, it’s the radical collaboration among entrepreneurs, the Library, and our strategic partners that continues to foster local economic development. Poudre River Public Libraries have just about everything a 21st century entrepreneur might need: work space, Internet access, reference materials and research databases, and …

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Free Genealogy Services Through the Library

by Katie AumanHistory, Library Blog, Library ServicesPosted on Comments are Disabled

Guest blog by Christian Knoll Since 1974, the Larimer County Genealogical Society has helped those who are interested in their family history get in touch with their roots. Driven to learn and share their interest of genealogy with others, members of this nonprofit organization offer free genealogy classes and learning programs available through the Poudre …

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Find Health Literacy Resources @ Your Library

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog, Library ServicesPosted on Comments are Disabled

It’s likely that you’ve had the experience of being a patient or caring for a loved one who is. Hopefully that healthcare experience was more positive than it was frustrating. Occasionally health care can leave you confused and scratching your head, such as when your physician uses unfamiliar medical jargon or doesn’t quite explain information …

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On This Day in Colorado History

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog, NewsPosted on Comments are Disabled

I’m a history geek. I like exploring history museums, visiting historical sites and buildings, and am recently hooked on the show Mysteries at the Museum on the Travel Channel. I especially love reading about historical events and real-life people and will more often choose a title like Operation Mincemeat by Ben Macintyre or anything by …

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Bit by the Travel Bug? Summer Travel Resources @ Your Library

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Kids are out of school, swimming pools are opening up, Summer Reading Challenge has kicked off at Poudre River Libraries, and people are planning fun vacations and weekend getaways. It sure feels like the unofficial start of summer around here! Whether your travel adventures take you as far away as Australia or you’ll be exploring …

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