Have you ever sat and silently observed a child playing make-believe or running around outside? Or even just watched children go about their day? Whatever they are doing, they seem to embrace the moment with wonder and joy, drawing on their curiosity and imagination to explore and learn. As adults, having that “kid at heart” mindset keeps you playful and active, opening up new experiences and fostering social connections.
This month, stop by the library to rekindle your youthful spirit! Poudre Libraries is the space to be a kid (or a kid-at-heart)!
Crossover Collection
Writer and scholar C.S. Lewis suggested, “A children’s story which is only enjoyed by children is a bad children’s story.” Ditch the stuffy stigma that juvenile and teen books are “too childish” for adults. We have fantastic YA series and authors that we recommend to all ages! (Plus, we have a monthly Forever Young Adult Book Club you can join.) Explore a few select YA choices below.
Sea wife
Amity Gaige
Juliet is failing to juggle motherhood and her anemic dissertation when her husband, Michael, informs her that he wants to leave his job and buy a sailboat. The couple are novice sailors, but Michael persuades Juliet to say yes. With their two kids--Sybil, age seven, and George, age two, Juliet and Michael set off for Panama, where their forty-four-foot sailboat awaits them--a boat that Michael has christened the Juliet. The initial result is transformative: their marriage is given a gust of energy, and even the children are affected by the beauty and wonderful vertigo of travel. The sea challenges them all--and most of all, Juliet, who suffers from postpartum depression. Sea Wife is told in gripping dual perspectives: Juliet's first-person narration, after the journey, as she struggles to come to terms with the dire, life-changing events that unfolded at sea; and Michael's captain's log--that provides a riveting, slow-motion account of those same inexorable events. Exuberant, harrowing, witty, and exquisitely written, Sea Wife is impossible to put down. A wholly original take on one of our oldest stories--survival at sea--it also asks a pertinent question for our polarized political moment: How does a crew with deep philosophical differences and outmoded gender roles bring a ship safely to shore?
The storybook of legends
Shannon Hale
The children of famous fairy-tale characters attend Ever After High, where they learn about how to follow their destinies. But Raven Queen, daughter of the Evil Queen, doesn't want to be evil! Can she risk choosing her own destiny, if it might mean ruining the Happily Ever Afters of her friends?
Gravitate to Games + Puzzles
Are you a fan of crossword puzzles? Dedicated to the daily New York Times Wordle? Many of the libraries have a community puzzle available for anyone to take part in, or you can check out and take home one of dozens of different puzzles for adults or kids. Browse the Gadgets & Things Collection to see what’s available.
Actives for All Ages
Bring a friend or bring your family! These programs are designed for all ages and intergenerational fun. See the full list of library events.
Every Monday in July
1:00 – 4:00 pm, Council Tree Library
Nature Lovers: Conservation Agriculture and Native Seeds
Wednesday, July 9
6:00 – 7:30 pm, Kestrel Fields Natural Areas, 2640 W. Vine Dr.
VR for Everyone: Virtual Reality Open House
Wednesday, July 16
6:00 – 7:30 pm, Old Town Library
Monday, July 21
10:00 – 11:00 am, Old Town Library
Sunday, July 27
1:00 – 2:00 pm and 3:00 – 4:00 pm, Council Tree Library
Registration required. Presented by the Junior Volunteers.
