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 …
Every Thursday morning, young kids and adults visit Old Town Library for Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe. This dual-language storytime debuted in 2018 and has quickly become a favorite for many local families. In fact, the program had to move from the Storytime Room to the larger community meeting room to accommodate all …
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The Library District’s book, the REO Readwagon, will be around town this summer at storytimes, outdoor music concerts, community events, and other unexpected locations. If you see us, be sure to stop by to say “Hello!” and grab a picture with the new book bike. 2019 Summer Schedule* June Friday, June 710:30 – 11AM The …
Don’t miss the Día de los Muertos Celebration at Old Town Library on Saturday, November 4 from Noon-3:30PM. The entire community is invited to celebrate the Day of the Dead and learn about this traditional Mexican holiday. To get you started, here’s a quick look at the meaning of the celebration and one of its …
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Library Outreach Services provides access to digital resources and library services The Larimer County Community Corrections facility serves on average 280 individuals daily through a variety of innovative services and treatments designed to empower individuals and reduce recidivism in the community. Some of the people using the facility are transitioning back into the community after …