Romance Fiction is booming as a billion-dollar industry that outperforms other book genres, and it doesn’t show any sign of slowing. The industry is about a third larger than the inspirational book industry, and about the size of the mystery novel genre and science fiction/fantasy genre markets combined. Romance is BIG business (and not just […]
Living Hyggelig and Becoming a Hyggespreder

I don’t actually remember the first time I came across the word “hygge.” It was at least two years ago. Probably as a hash-tagged term on some Instagram account. Or maybe it was after my aunt did one of those ancestry DNA tests and we all found out our Gaelic heritage is tied to Scandinavia. […]
#ConnectToCuriosity: How (Not?) to Decorate a Holiday Cake

Quick disclaimer: I’m not a cake baker. I can’t bake cookies to save my life. Homemade brownies turn out, meh. But I was really interested in trying to bake and decorate a fun Christmas cake this year since I knew the Library had bakeware to borrow from the Gadgets & Things Collection. Now, the art […]
How To Access Product Reviews, Ratings, & Buyer’s Guides Before You Buy

Whether it’s a new television, a gaming system, an engagement ring, or even an automobile, if you’re making a big purchase this holiday season then you might want to check out expert product reviews, ratings, and buying guides before spending your hard-earned money. The Library District can help! We offer print and electronic access to […]
Join the Reading Resolution GenreLand Challenge: 12 Genres in 12 Months

For many Americans, being fit and healthy is their number one New Year’s resolution. Here at Poudre River Public Library District, we want to help you stay healthy…through reading! Yep, you can improve your health by reading books (of course you’ll still have to follow a healthy diet and active lifestyle). Research studies routinely show […]