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Join our First-Ever Winter Reading Program: A Winter Tale!

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Audrey Glasebrook in Book Recommendations, Library Blog, Library Programs, News

Imagine this: it’s a cold winter evening, and you are curled up in a cozy blanket with a warm beverage and a good book. We think it doesn’t get much better than that. Unless…you could earn prizes for reading books! Get ready for the first ever Poudre Libraries Winter Reading Challenge: A Winter Tale! Starting […]

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Reading = Community Support with the Reading Makes Cents FUNdraiser

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Katie Auman in Library Blog, Library Programs, Local Happenings, News

Stay motivated to read this summer AND benefit the community at the same time! The time you spend reading = money for COVID-19 community relief! “Reading Makes Cents” is a new reading fundraiser, sponsored by the Poudre River Friends of the Library, that combines the love of reading with helping the community. “We’re excited to […]

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Help Kids Find Stories and Avoid a Reading “Decline by Nine”

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Katie Auman in Library Blog, Library Programs, Library Services

At the library, we hear from many parents and caregivers seeking early literacy resources and activities to help teach their babies, toddlers, and young children important language and reading skills. Through programs like storytimes, librarians actively work with caregivers to model strategies and activities that support at-home reading, writing, and language experiences and encourage school […]

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Fort Collins Teen Smashes the 40 Book Challenge

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Katie Auman in Book Recommendations, Library Blog

Fort Collins’ Ashley Morris describes herself as “more of a math person,” yet for her recent 8th grade Gifted & Talented project at Webber Middle School, she chose to complete the 40 Book Challenge. “Numbers work better for me,” Ashley explains. “But I also love to read and experience another person’s life or escape into […]

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Reading Provides a Lifetime of Benefits

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Katie Auman in Library Blog, Library Programs

By now you’ve probably heard that our annual Summer Reading Challenge in underway, but there’s still time to sign up to participate in the all-ages program, win prizes, have fun, and read great books! If you’re still not convinced…Did you know that reading offers a lifetime of amazing benefits? Thanks to decades of scientific and academic […]

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