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7 Ways to Get Outside this Spring

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Audrey Glasebrook in Book Recommendations, Library Blog, Local Happenings

As the weather warms up and the sun starts shining on the Front Range, we’re all looking for ways to get outside more. The library has some really cool (and free) ways to enjoy the great outdoors, from bird watching kits to a telescope for stargazing. So, get ready to stretch your legs and slap […]

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Take-Home Technology: Wi-Fi Hotspots

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Library Staff in Library Blog, Library Services

Instant internet connection in any location – this is the dream for people working, studying, and online shopping during the past few months of stay-at-home and safer-at-home mandates. Luckily, Poudre River Public Libraries now offers Jetpack MiFi hotspots for checkout. As part of the Library’s Gadgets & Things Collection, hotspots are now offered at all three library […]

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Poudre River Public Library District Goes “Fine Free”

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Katie Auman in Library Blog, News

In 2018, the Library District eliminated overdue and late fines on all children and teen materials. Last month, the Library Board of Trustees voted in favor of extending this practice to include all Library-owned items. The new lending policy takes effect November 1, 2020. At the same time, staff will work to remove existing overdue […]

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Books and Beyond: The Unexpected Perks of a Library Card

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Katie Auman in Library Blog, Library Programs, Library Services

Guest blog by Christian Knoll September is Library Card Sign Up Month, and there is no better time to become a member of the Poudre River Public Library District! Being a library cardholder allows you to do more than just check out books; it enables you to freely access a multitude of online resources, streaming […]

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There’s More to Love About the Children’s Collection

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Katie Auman in Book Recommendations, Library Blog, Library Services
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If you haven’t visited the Children’s section of the libraries lately, you may have missed some exciting additions to the collection! Both the in-library collection and the online digital selection of materials has expanded to include new read-alongs and Playaways, new educational films and TV programs, and fun Gadgets & Things for the entire family […]

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