Service and Sacrifice

Book Choices to Honor Veterans Day 2021 This week, we honor Veterans Day by acknowledging the sacrifices of service members across the United States and abroad.    To practice your gratitude for veterans and currently serving service members, check out this selection of literature gathered by our Librarians. Choices for all ages are listed below!   Adult Picks  The United …

Culture, Creation, and Celebration

Día de Muertos: Its History, Origin and Art   Death is trapped in an eternal dance with Life. The dance is defined by its time on center stage and its uncertainty; this dance is not a timed waltz but a random collection of steps, spins, dips, and twirls.   Sometimes the two dance for less than a day, other times they move across the dance floor for over a century. We never know …

Books so Good You Can … Eat Them?

Ever stumble across a passage in a book describing a meal or special treat so chock full of excellent descriptors your mouth is left watering? With the right authors, food is expertly woven into a book’s pages, bringing the reader straight to the scene. In both children’s and adult’s literature, descriptive scenes or fictional meals …

Books and Films for Hispanic Heritage Month

The Poudre River Public Library District recognizes Hispanic individuals and families contribute to our community every day; they are an essential part of our community and our organization. Across the country, Hispanic community members contribute to our country as business owners, entrepreneurs, veterans, teachers, and public servants among many other professions. Although National Hispanic Heritage …