School is back in session and with that comes the dreaded “I need help with my homework”. I know my husband and I did pretty well through the early grades, but when algebra loomed it’s ugly head I panicked. Wish I would have known about these great online homework resources from the library. These are […]
How the Collection is Managed and Maintained Having purchased new items for the Library, librarians do not then rest with their feet up on their desks, content with a job well done. The collection of the Poudre River Public Library holds 405,000 items District-wide. And each year, 48,000 to 50,000 items are both added to […]
Have you ever wondered how the Poudre River Public Library selects books and other materials for purchase? How do the librarians know what the public wants or needs? How do they keep the collection up-to-date and relevant to current interests of the community? Clearly, the collection, which includes not only books but periodicals, reference materials, […]
School’s almost out for summer, and teachers and parents everywhere are already talking about how to prevent children from experiencing the dreaded “summer slide.” Here are some fun ways to keep your child’s reading levels up during the summer months. 1. Join a summer reading program A summer reading program is a fantastic way to […]
