Calling all poets Ode: A lyric poem in the form of an address to a particular subject, often elevated in style or manner and written in varied or irregular meter. Often sung. The 2020 Fort Collins (Virtual) Book Festival celebrates 5 years of showcasing Fort Collins’ favorite pastimes: craft beer, music, food, science & technology, […]
Support Local Business and Flash Your Card

Now more than ever, we love to support and shop local! Luckily, our local businesses love the library back. With the Flash Your Card program, nearly 40 businesses around the city offer members of the Poudre River Public Library District discounts and deals, just for showing their library card. For full discount details and exclusions, […]
Libraries to Begin Reopening with Grab-and-Go Service on July 13

District’s libraries will resume limited service as next step in phased reopening (FORT COLLINS, Colo.) – Poudre River Public Library District plans to reopen its three libraries for grab-and-go service on Monday, July 13. After a temporary four-month closure to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the library buildings will reopen with modified hours and […]
Books to Empower & Foster Understanding about Race and Social Justice for Kids and Teens

Four years ago, we shared a book list aimed at kids, tweens, and teens to help them understand and talk about social justice, race, and cultural awareness. It came on the heels of the shooting deaths of two black men in Louisiana and Minnesota, and soon after the shooting deaths of five Dallas police officers. […]
Reading = Community Support with the Reading Makes Cents FUNdraiser

Stay motivated to read this summer AND benefit the community at the same time! The time you spend reading = money for COVID-19 community relief! “Reading Makes Cents” is a new reading fundraiser, sponsored by the Poudre River Friends of the Library, that combines the love of reading with helping the community. “We’re excited to […]