By Katie Auman
- September 20, 2018 : Updated September 2022
Of course you know all about the amazing books, eBooks, and audiobooks you can borrow from the library, but did you know there are tons of other great resources and services available? Here’s 50 things you can do at Poudre Libraries besides checkout books…and this is just a start!
What do you do at the library?
1. Check out a ukulele from our Gadgets and Things Collection
2. Come to a storytime
3. Stream movies from online platforms like Kanopy and Hoopla
4. Visit local cultural sites like the Museum of Discovery with our Curiosity Pass
5. Learn to repair your car or small engine
6. Grab one of our Take-and-Make kits at our locations for a fun craft to make at home
7. Read comics
8. Research your family history
9. Check out cake pans from our Gadgets and Things Collection
10. Attend free classes in software, business, and other skills
11. Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test
12. Use a computer and wi-fi
13. Get one-on-one English as a Second Language tutoring
14. Research stocks, funds, and other investments
15. Play board games and card games including Scrabble
16. Learn a new professional skill with LinkedIn Learning
17. Check out music scores/sheet music
18. Work remotely in our air-conditioned public spaces
19. Get ideas for science fair projects
20. Use the microfilm reader to scan slides and photo negatives
21. Meet one-on-one with a librarian
22. Print, copy, and scan documents for free
23. Stream and download movies and television shows
24. Read books aloud to friendly animals
26. Meet with Outreach Fort Collins
28. Meet with a housing lawyer for free
29. Learn how to create a variety of crafts with Creativebug
30. Join our Summer Adventure or other reading challenges
31. Use a study room or group meeting room
32. Attend free virtual or in-person cooking workshops
33. Get help researching and applying for jobs
35. Research maps and records about individuals buried in Fort Collins’ cemeteries
37. Get assistance in completing your taxes
39. Use assistive technologies like a Hearing Loop
40. Read Consumer Reports reviews before you buy
41. Study for the Colorado driving test
42. Make fun designs with Old Town Library’s Everbright wall
43. Join a book club
44. Volunteer
45. Participate in fun science, math, and technology events
47. Grab a coffee at Harmony Library’s café ($)
48. Reserve a private study room at Harmony and Old Town Libraries or drop into one at Council Tree Library
49. Check out a GoPro camera for your outdoor adventures
50. Play giant chess outside at Library Park
