The Community in Focus

Meet Your Librarian Series: África García-Fariña The Library’s Community Outreach Department is like the valiant rhinoceros beetle, a unique animal that can carry up to eight-hundred-fifty times its own weight. For perspective, that’s the equivalent of a human carrying 65 giraffes. This remarkable beetle is not unlike our small but mighty Outreach team who works …

What Should I Read Next

Easy resources for finding next great book, author, or series You’ve blown through your current book and want another great page-turner. Maybe you want another book by the same author or one that’s similar, a “read alike.” With all the books, audiobooks, and eBooks available to choose from, finding that next great read can feel …

The Northern Colorado Deliberative Jounralism Project

Information Landscaping Scientists estimate we process up to 74 GB of information daily, a number that increases by about 5 percent each year. In 2009 for example, the average amount individuals processed daily was 34 GB. This rise in exposure to information can be attributed to the internet which has transformed every facet of information …

Two Ways to Participate in the Summer Reading Challenge

Mark your calendar! Signup for the all-ages Summer Reading Challenge begins on May 23 and runs through August 15. Create your online account at PoudreLibraries.org/SRC and join in one or both of this year’s fun challenges. Remember to stop by one of the libraries after you create your account to pick up your sign up …

The Mind Matters

Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month  What do exercise, art, gratitude, and spending time in nature have in common? All of these practices have been scientifically proven to positively impact an individual’s mental health.   May is Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH), one in five Americans or nearly …