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Poudre River Public Library District News - May 24, 2023

Schools and Libraries

May 25, 2023

From: Main Library - Poudre River Public Library District

Upcoming Programs

View the complete online events calendar.

It's time for the free, all-ages Summer Reading Challenge! Have fun with a Bingo-style challenge that incorporates STEM, art, writing, mental health, and of course, reading. Sign up today!

Thursday, May 25
QSA
5:00 PM @ Old Town Library
QSA is a safe space for all LGBTQQIP2SAA+ youth to gather. Socialize and discuss current events, life, and books, with the occasional craft thrown in, all while meeting new peers. What is said here stays here, but what is learned here leaves here. All LGBTQQIP2SAA+ youth are welcome at QSA!

Monday, May 29
Memorial Day
All Day

Poudre Libraries closed for Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 31
“Cinderella” with Front Range Classical Ballet
1:30 PM @ Old Town Library
Join Front Range Classical Ballet for a preview of their upcoming show, Cinderella, and a special Q&A session. Bring your questions about dancing, costumes, storytelling, or whatever else you wonder! Dancers are community members who range in age from Pre-K through adults.

Friday, June 2
Magical Masquerade
6:00 PM @ Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
Get ready for a night of whimsical fun! The Magical Masquerade is a celebration event for our community's LGBTQIA+ youth. There will be DJ's, dancing, face painting, snacks, drinks, and more! Dress up or dress down but come just as you are! Enjoy kicking off summer and Pride month with fellow LGBTQIA+ youth. For ages 14-19 or grades 8th-12th. Please register to attend; walk-ins will be welcomed.

This event is put on and sponsored by the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Poudre Libraries, SummitStone Health Partners, CSU Pride Resource Center, Fort Collins City Cultural Community Programs, and Bohemian Foundation.   

Evie, the mobile library

Want to visit the mobile library? See Evie’s upcoming schedule and locations.

Stitch a Pamphlet Books
Printmaker and book artist Sarah Matthews demonstrates three ways to bind a basic pamphlet book: a seven-hole pamphlet stitch, the link stitch, and her favorite - the dot dash stitch. Use these techniques to make books, journals, zines, and more.