Each visit to Poudre Libraries holds the promise of something new—a book that sparks imagination, a conversation that builds community, or a program that inspires creativity.
We invite you to explore your interests this month, surrounded by a sense of welcome and belonging. The joy comes not just from what you’ll find on the shelves, but from shared experiences with others that reminds us how joyful it is to belong to a community of readers, learners, and friends. Poudre Libraries is the space to be joyful.
Book Joy
What’s more joyous than finding that book you read as a child and sharing it with your kids? Or finding a new story that pulls on your heartstrings or launches a new adventure? Books are an amazing vehicle for joyful connection. Young readers learn how to connect with people through the stories they read and through characters they see on the pages. Even adults find connection through their experiences with books and libraries—sharing topics of conversation, building common ground through new perspectives, and much more.
Make time this month to browse the shelves and visit the book displays throughout the libraries. Find that one book that brings you joy! Need book recommendations? Talk with library staff or sign up for personalized recommendations and book lists with SelectReads.
Fun + Festive
Explore holiday-themed crafts, stories, scavenger hunts, and more this month. See the full calendar of events.
A Christmas Carol Read-Aloud
Thursday, December 4
4 – 7 pm at Harmony Library
All ages
Candy Cane Hunt
December 15 – 31 at all libraries
Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, December 13
6 – 8 pm at Old Town Library
Registration Required
Warm Up with Snacks
Saturday, December 27
1 – 4 pm at Council Tree Library
Grades K-5 & Families
Winter-Inspired Crafts
Monday, December 22
2 – 4 pm at Harmony Library
Grades K-5 Families
Find Your Space to Be
Explore the stories of lesser-known and fierce innovators who shaped Colorado and the United States.
Learn more about the transition from the original Carnegie Library to the building known today as Old Town Library.
Whether you link up with your community, the internet, your creativity, or your well-being, Poudre Libraries is the space to be connected this Spring season.
Find resources to level up your writing this month including classes, events, and books.
Explore resources to learn about Black heritage and history in Colorado and the United States.
Learn about library history in Fort Collins to celebrate Old Town Library's 50th birthday this year.