“What? I never knew the library had these things!” It’s a statement Poudre River Public Library District librarians and staff hear a lot when it comes to all of the resources, programs, and services available across the district. Many people think the library is just about children’s storytimes or books. But in fact, we’re that […]
Avast, me hearties! It be International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Aye, today be the one day o’ year me and me mates don’t sound out of the ordinary. E’eryone be talkin’ like me today. The art o’ pirate language began to be officially recognized in 1995 when John Baur (Ol’ Chumbucket) and Mark Summers […]
Thanks to Jewels Hall, Old Town Library, for contributing this post. I’m guilty. I logged in to Netflix just to watch the latest episode, and BAM! The next thing I know, hours have passed while I sat on my butt, binge watching a favorite TV show and snacking on junk food. But now I’ve found […]
Americans Elias Howe and Isaac Singer are frequently credited as pioneers of the modern sewing machine. Though the very first patent for a complete sewing machine was granted in 1790 to English inventor Thomas Saint, it wasn’t until the mid-1800s – when Howe and Singer each made significant improvements in the design, capabilities, and marketing […]
If you’ve talked with the librarians throughout the Poudre River Public Library District, then you know how highly skilled they are in connecting you with great books and the information and resources you need. But, sometimes the staff encounters library users with more complex or urgent needs: a place to live, a nutritious meal, mental […]
