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Study Tips and Study Breaks for Tweens

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Library Staff in Library Blog, Library Services

We know this school year is a little weird, and well, everything is really. The Teen Librarians at Poudre River Public Libraries want to help you survive this year and excel at school – so we’re providing some study tips every Friday.  We’re also providing some fun study break programs and ideas every Friday as […]

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Summer Reading Challenge Gifts and Prizes Available August 1 – September 30!

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Library Staff in Library Blog, Library Programs

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge has been a bit different from years past due to the pandemic, and we appreciate everyone who has joined us for a “Summer to Imagine” and stayed motivated to read great books. You still have until August 16, 2020 to set up your online account and record the minutes you’ve […]

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Make Music – Tween Zone Challenge

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Library Staff in Book Recommendations, Library Blog, Library Programs

This week’s challenge shouldn’t be a challenge at all – try exploring different ways of making music! First up is an easy-to-make straw pan flute. Supplies: 6-8 straws Sticky tape Washi tape (optional) Scissors Straw Pan Flute Instructions: Cut your straws by twos into different lengths. Cut out a long piece of tape and lay […]

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Mixed Media Collage – Tween Zone Challenge

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Library Staff in Book Recommendations, Library Blog, Library Programs

Your challenge this week is to make a mixed media collage (and earn that Art Badge for Summer Reading)! A collage is a great way to get creative because you can pretty much do whatever you want using supplies you can find around your house. Share a picture of your finished collage on social media […]

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Sundials – Tween Zone Weekly Challenge

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Library Staff in Book Recommendations, Library Blog, Library Programs

Your challenge this week if you choose to accept it – make a sundial!  Sundials are one of the oldest forms of technology in the world! It’s the first time-keeping device ever created. They are believed to have first been used over 3500 years ago in Egypt. If you would like to learn more about the history of the sundial […]

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