Students, faculty and staff at Colorado State University no longer have to carry around two cards in their wallet to receive all the benefits that come from being a Poudre Library District member and a CSU Ram. Through a collaboration between the Poudre River Public Library District and Colorado State University, RamCards now have all the […]
August is Get Ready for Kindergarten Month!

I’m guessing if I told you that August is “Get Ready for Kindergarten Month” you’d tell me that it’s already on your calendar. In red. Circled. No? Well if you’re as surprised as me, and if you have a soon-to-be kindergartner in your life, the library is here for you! Bring your kids to the […]
DIY Backyard Chickens

When Jan Brett visited Fort Collins in June she talked about one of her true loves in life: raising chickens. In case you didn’t know, the bestselling author-illustrator is also a chicken fanatic. In fact, as a kid she trained her chickens to ride on her handlebars. Over the years, Jan has acquired a number […]
Book Clubs – More than the book

Last August I attended my first book club meeting at the Council Tree Library, that meeting being the one where members decide which books to read in the coming months. Joining a book club was a goal of mine last year, as my selection of reading material was steadily becoming more narrow, and I wanted […]
Business Workshops at Your Library

Did you know the Library District offers a number of workshops for business owners? From computer classes to money management, the Library District has a workshop for you. In July we’ll be focusing on social media for your business. Social Media is not just a passing fad. It is the new way for your business […]