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Explore how the library's new website allows you to experience the space to be anytime, anywhere.
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Meet artist (and former librarian) Vicky Hays and learn more about her needle art exhibit at Old Town Library.
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This year’s Book Fest, runs February 7 – 17 and features 20 local and regional authors and storytellers.
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Submit your poem for our Howl of the Hearts Poetry Contest in April for National Poetry Month!

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Explore how the library's new website allows you to experience the space to be anytime, anywhere.
Whether you choose to craft alone or share your time with others, we're the space to be crafty!
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Help your child thrive with the library resources. From research materials to free online tutoring, we can help your star student!
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Expand your tech skills and thrive in the digital world with our tech courses and resources.
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Explore how the library's new website allows you to experience the space to be anytime, anywhere.
Harmony Business Librarian Amada Simental
Poudre Libraries' Business & Nonprofit Librarian, Amada Simental, named Larimer SBDC 2024 Advisor of the Year.
framed cross stitch piece depicting a snowy cabin in the woods
Meet artist (and former librarian) Vicky Hays and learn more about her needle art exhibit at Old Town Library.
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Learn more about construction projects at Harmony Library in early 2025.
group of people posing for a photo while holding up a fort collins book fest frame
This year’s Book Fest, runs February 7 – 17 and features 20 local and regional authors and storytellers.
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Whether you choose to craft alone or share your time with others, we're the space to be crafty!

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Poudre Libraries' Business & Nonprofit Librarian, Amada Simental, named Larimer SBDC 2024 Advisor of the Year.

Learn more about construction projects at Harmony Library in early 2025.

Explore our new user-friendly online events calendar and meeting room reservation system.

Learn about how the library and the Larimer SBDC won accolades for their creative approach to helping local businesses.

Learn more about the longest checked out book (104 years) in Poudre Libraries history!

Learn about the commitment to build a community center in southeast Fort Collins.

Enjoy your borrowed materials for longer without the need to manually renew them.

Explore the award-winning impact of our book bike and English language learning services.

Learn about Larimer County's Imagination Library including how and where to sign up!

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Access thousands of professional skill-building courses for any job industry.

Discover Spanish-language books, eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more.

Read your favorite newspapers and magazines online or in print.

Free access to books and literature databases

Awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American Picture Book for Children.

Find homework help, attend events and programs, and browse a selection of books and games.

Explore award winning children's chapter books.

Have fun crafting and leaning into your creative side

Access thousands of digital items including eBooks, movies, audiobooks, and TV shows.

Connect to the past with national and local genealogy resources including Ancestory.com.

Visit local cultural sites and museums for free with your Library Card.

Search popular and scholarly full-text articles and primary resources.

Dive into the cinematic world with on-demand streaming, DVDs, and movie collections.

Dive into your next great read with staff recommendations.

Discover audiobooks for all ages in our collection or with our Libby and Hoopla apps.

Borrow gadgets like cake pans, crochet kits, karaoke systems, hotspots, and more.

Flip through digital magazines and journals anytime, anywhere.

Stream/download eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics, movies, music and TV shows on-demand.

Pick your next read from thousands of eBooks and audiobooks on Libby / Overdrive.

Explore what's new to the collection like Lucky Day and Here & Now titles.

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