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Council Tree Poet-Tree Display

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Council Tree Library
Children's Area
This year's Poet-tree will focus on spatial (think Space) poetry. Write a poem on a moon or star shape and add it to the Poet-tree.

Drop in and supplies provided.
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Downtown Story Stroll

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Other Locations
Celebrate Library Giving Day with a story stroll, throughout Downtown Fort Collins. Visit your favorite local businesses and read Nikki Giovanni's "A Library" all to support Poudre Libraries!
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HL Growing Community: Month of the Young Child Interactive Coloring Banner

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Harmony Library
Round
We're shining a light on the Month of the Young Child with an interactive coloring banner for the young and the young-at-heart. Add your mark to the community cityscape coloring banner on your next visit to Harmony, and celebrate the kids in our community!
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Old Town Library, Indoor Story Stroll

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Old Town Library
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30.  Celebrate children and books with a Story Stroll in the children's area.  See the story unfold in front of you as you make your way through the library. This is a fun, interactive, family-friendly activity.

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Penny Guess - Money Smart Week

Sunday, April 21, 2024
Poudre River Public Library District
Get smart about money during Money Smart Week (April 15-April 21) and give a guess at how many pennies are in the jar. Win the jar if you guess closest to the amount. Learn more about money at the U.S. Mint site for kid activities.

This passive program will be in the Children's area at Council Tree, Harmony, and Old Town throughout the week.
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Old Town Bilingual Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room Combo

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. 

 

This storytime is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers.


¡Explora historias a través de la conversación, el canto, la lectura, la escritura y el juego! La hora del cuento favorece el aprendizaje de la lectura mientras celebra a todas las personas.

Esta hora del cuento es para niños desde recién nacidos hasta los 5 años y sus cuidadores. 
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Old Town Bilingual Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room Combo

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. 

 

This storytime is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers.


¡Explora historias a través de la conversación, el canto, la lectura, la escritura y el juego! La hora del cuento favorece el aprendizaje de la lectura mientras celebra a todas las personas.

Esta hora del cuento es para niños desde recién nacidos hasta los 5 años y sus cuidadores. 
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One-on-One Genealogy Assistance

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Old Town Library
Study Room B
Drop in to receive one-on-one family history research and genealogy assistance from Larimer County Genealogical Society volunteers. No registration required. 
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Print Making

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Council Tree Library
Large Meeting Room
Learn how to use gelli plates for print making.  We'll provide the supplies, and you'll leave with fabulous art to keep or give.  This simple process is great for all skill levels.

For ages 12 and up.  Registration required.

This program will be repeated on 4/18 at 6 pm and at 4/19 at 4 pm and at 6 pm. Please only sign up for one session.
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CANCELLED - Just Meme It!

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room Combo
*This program has been cancelled and will be rescheduled in early August, date TBD.*

Are you a teen who wants to up their social media game? Then come and explore the sophisticated art of meme creation in this cutting-edge workshop! We will learn about the history of memes, free online meme generators, and how to stay up to date on the latest memes, both trendy and dank!

Registration required. Snacks will be provided!
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Print Making

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Council Tree Library
Large Meeting Room
Learn how to use gelli plates for print making.  We'll provide the supplies, and you'll leave with fabulous art to keep or give.  This simple process is great for all skill levels.

For ages 12 and up.  Registration required.

This program will also be held on 4/18 at 4 pm and on 4/19 at 4 pm and at 6 pm. Please only sign up for one session.
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Youth Pride Prom Committee

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Other Locations
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
It's time to plan another Pride Prom and we need your voice! Join the Youth Pride Prom Committee and community partners to shape a wonderful community celebration. This Pride event is for the youth, and with your help, by the youth. 

Intended for ages 14-19. Food provided. All LGBTQIA+ youth and allies welcome! 

This committee and event is a partnership with SummitStone, Poudre Libraries, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Out Boulder County, CSU Pride Resource Center, and the City of Fort Collins. 
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Forever Young Adult Book Club

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Harmony Library
East Room
Are you a reader of young adult fiction who is a little more "A" than "Y"? Join your fellow adult YA fans at the Forever Young Adult Book Club! This month we'll be reading and discussing Fable by Adrienne Young.

These discussions are free and open to the public, but registration is required to receive information about getting a copy of the book. Quantities are limited. 
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Conversations in English

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Online
Zoom - Mentoring
Speak, listen, connect, and learn. Conversations build community at Old Town Library. “Conversations in English” offers a friendly, informal setting for English language learners to practice their English and connect with others. A volunteer facilitator, who is a native-English speaker, guides conversations on relevant, every day topics like family, work, school, sports, and daily life. Participants can also suggest topics to discuss. For adults. All levels of experience and ability are welcome. Registered participants will receive a link to the Zoom meeting by email.
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Registration for Forever Young Adult Book Club opens

All Day
Harmony Library
Registration opens today for the May 30th event: Forever Young Adult Book Club. We will be reading and discussing Skyward by Brandon Sanderson. Registration is required to receive information about getting a copy of the book. Quantities are limited. To register, visit the program listing for May 30th. 
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Evie @Storytime Express at Timnath Town Center

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evie the Mobile Library

Come to storytime at the Timnath Town Center and then check out books and audiobooks from Evie!

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What Library services are offered through Evie?

When you visit Evie, you can do almost everything you could do at one of our branch libraries. You can check materials out, you can return materials from any branch, you can get a library card. We can help you put materials on hold or check the status of your holds, but we don’t deliver holds – you will have to pick those up at one of the branches.

You can also print, use our WiFi, or check out a Chromebook kit. We will often have storytimes or an activity or craft. And we are always happy to help you find your next great read. We hope to see you soon!

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Old Town Mindful Movement Storytime

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room Combo
Connect with stories, music and movement in ways that help lower stress, release energy, promote well-being and strengthen mind and body.  Designed for kids and their caregivers to enjoy together.  All ages welcome!
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School's Out Day - Earth Day

10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Council Tree Library
Large Meeting Room
School's out and Earth is always in so bring friends and family for some time together doing upcycled crafts, adding to our Poet-Tree, play games and enjoy other staff and volunteer led fun.
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Stargazing with Ozobot

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Harmony Library
Community Room

For kids ages 6-9.

Learn about constellations and recreate a constellation for the tiny, but oh-so-mighty Ozobot to follow along using Color Codes.

Registration required. Staff and library volunteers will be on hand to assist kids.

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Evie @Timnath STEM Program

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Evie the Mobile Library
Timnath Town Center

Join Library staff for an hour of STEM activities (we're making paper circuits today), and check out books from Evie, the Mobile Library, too!

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Old Town Mindful Movement Storytime

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room Combo
Connect with stories, music and movement in ways that help lower stress, release energy, promote well-being and strengthen mind and body.  Designed for kids and their caregivers to enjoy together.  All ages welcome!
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CANCELED - Outreach Fort Collins

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Old Town Library
Study Room E
Outreach Fort Collins hosts office hours where you can drop in for consultation and resources related to housing, food, healthcare, and other critical issues. 

Outreach Fort Collins is a street-based outreach program to maintain our downtown as a safe and welcoming place while connecting our community’s most vulnerable to the services and supportive networks they need. It is a professionally staffed, on-the-street team who will build relationships with community members, service providers, businesses and city services as a means to address and deescalate disruptive behaviors downtown.

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CANCELED - Homeward Alliance Resource Navigation

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Old Town Library
Study Room E

A resource navigator from the Murphy Center can help people experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness to:
  • Complete a Murphy Center intake.
  • Prepare for employment, including resume building, interview preparation, job search, and acquiring necessary work clothes and equipment.
  • Order a new or replacement in-state of out-of-state identification.
  • Apply for Medicaid, SNAP (also known as food stamps), AND (Aid to Needy Disabled), OAP (Old Age Pension), or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).
  • Connect you to local resources for case management, employment services, housing navigation, medical referrals, and other needs.
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Larimer County Community Justice Alternatives

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Old Town Library
Study Room D
Larimer County Community Justice Alternatives - Check in with your case manager from Larimer County Community Justice Alternatives, work with Competency Services, Bridges or check in with pre-trial services or MHIPS.  Come to Old Town Library Fridays, 2-4pm in Study Room D.  
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Print Making

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Council Tree Library
Large Meeting Room
Learn how to use gelli plates for print making.  We'll provide the supplies, and you'll leave with fabulous art to keep or give.  This simple process is great for all skill levels.

For ages 12 and up.  Registration required.

This program will also be held on 4/18 at 4 pm and 6 pm and on 4/19 at 6 pm. Please only sign up for one session.
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