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Stop in to Council Tree, Harmony, or Old Town Libraries for the annual Spring Garden Hunt. Find all of the hidden garden-inspired pictures and receive a goodie when you’ve completed the scavenger hunt. See a staff member for your game sheet and your completion surprise. All ages and abilities are welcome to play!

During the months of April and May the Old Town Library Art Gallery is showcasing an exhibit of works created by artists who have been or are currently incarcerated at the Larimer County Jail. The exhibit: Artists at Larimer County Jail: Creativity During Incarceration is curated by Larimer County Programs Specialist Clint Burkholder who facilitates the artist space and arts program at the jail.

Join us to celebrate this special exhibit and to meet Clint and enjoy refreshments during an opening reception on April 3rd from 5:30pm-6:30pm, and for a special program, Artist Stories: Clint Burkholder Presents Stories Behind Art Created During Incarceration at the Larimer County Jail which will be an in-depth presentation about the artists and their work and the impact this amazing program is making.  

Advance Care Planning Appointments 

Advance directives help you formally document your preferences and values to guide future medical care. Aspen Club hosts appointments to provide witnesses, notary, and will share your documents with local hospitals of your choice to help ensure your wishes are available and honored when needed. Please call the Aspen Club at 970-495-8560 to request an appointment to start your plan for peace of mind today. The library is not responsible for reservations; DO NOT call the library to make reservations for this service. 

Make a piñata with local artist Liz Ortiz of Mad Hare Press.  Liz is a Latina multidisciplinary artist based in Fort Collins, CO. Space is limited.

The Teen Council’s Leadership Committee meets once a month to help shape the teen collection, advise on library policy, and improve library services for teens.  For teens in grades 9 to 12.

An application is required to join, and teens must commit to a full term (September to August).  Applications for the 25-26 school year will be available starting in summer 2025.

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. This storytime is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers.

¡Explora historias a través de la conversación, el canto, la lectura, la escritura y el juego! La hora del cuento favorece el aprendizaje de la lectura mientras celebra a todas las personas. Esta hora del cuento es para niños desde recién nacidos hasta los 5 años y sus cuidadores.  

Old Firehouse and Poudre Libraries are delighted to welcome author Kurt Fausch in celebration of his newest release, A Reverence for Rivers: Imagining an Ethic for Running Waters! His book reading will be followed by a Q&A and book signing! Books can be purchased beforehand at Old Firehouse or at the event, but we ask you wait until the very end before asking for personalization.

This month we will be reading Punching the Air, which tells the story of sixteen year old Amal Shahid, an artist and poet who has been falsely convicted and sent to prison.

Co-written by Ibi Zoboi, an award winning author, and Yusef Salaam, a prison reform activist and one of the Exonerated Five, this novel in verse has received multiple awards and starred reviews.  It has also been challenged in several school districts, and the story itself centers around intellectual freedom and access to art and literature within prisons.

Drop in for a snack and try a new activity or craft, every Wednesday. This week we’ll have supplies and instructions for making watercolor resist paintings.

You are welcome to arrive at any time during the program. For students in middle and high school.  

Join us for an inclusive event celebrating autistic joy! 

The day begins with a special welcome from a City Council representative, followed by community members sharing personal experiences with autistic joy—whether it is their joy for a special interest, their own journey, or that of their family and friends. 

Enjoy therapy animals for reading and petting, sensory-friendly crafts, and a curated book display. 

Refreshments available in our community room, with a designated quiet space for those seeking calm. 

All ages and neurotypes welcome to connect, learn, and celebrate together!

Come join the fun in decorating your own canvas book bag with fellow adults! You can bring your own bag, or you’re welcome to use one we provide. Craft supplies are also provided. 

CSU’s SpeakOut! program is hosting a drop-in workshop that is open to new and experienced writers who would like to create and share stories, experiences, and ideas through writing. Poems, life stories, fiction, drama, and lyrics are all welcome.  Prompts, inspiration, and writing materials will be provided.  

Writing themes for this month:

• May 1st: All About Water
• April10th: Flash Fiction/Nonfiction Writing
• April 17th: Writing Home
• April 24th: Stone

This program will be held on the puzzle table in the open “Treehouse” area on Old Town Library’s second floor. This workshop will be facilitated by Tobi Jacobi and Mary Ellen Sanger, directors of the Community Literacy Center in the CSU English Department.

Registration is recommended but walk-ins are welcome!  

Drop in to receive one-on-one family history research and genealogy assistance from the Larimer County Genealogical Society.

The Aging Mastery Program, presented by the Aspen Club UCHealth, is a comprehensive and fun approach to supporting long lives.  Central to the Aging Mastery philosophy is the belief that modest lifestyle changes can produce big results and that people can be empowered to cultivate health and longevity.  Equally important, the program encourages mastery – developing sustainable behaviors across many dimensions that will lead to improved health, strong financial security, enhanced well-being, and increased connectedness to communities. Guest speakers explore relevant aging topics and participants create their own age well playbook to improve overall well-being and stability. 

Commitment to the full 6-week program is appreciated. Registration through the library website or by calling the Aspen Club at 970.495.8565.

Our May theme is Asian and Pacific Islander Authors. 

Intended for ages 13-18. 

This week will be continuing our monthly meetings for the Youth Pride Prom Committee. This group is comprised of Nautilus and community youth working together to create an amazing event for LGBTQIA+ youth. The past two years we’ve had the Magical Masquerade and Metamorphosis, what will you come up with next? For questions, reach out to Jace. 

Speak, listen, connect, and learn. Conversations in English builds community and offers a friendly, informal setting for English language learners to practice their English and connect with others. Volunteer facilitators, who are native-English speakers, guide conversations on relevant, everyday topics like family, work, school, sports, and daily life here in Fort Collins. Participants may also offer topics to discuss. 

This class is for adults of all levels of experience and ability. 

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is as true for weeds as it is for everyday life. Why battle weeds when you can prevent them in the first place? Learn how to select beautiful low-maintenance, water-wise groundcovers for discouraging weed germination. Also explore additional approaches for preventing weeds in residential landscapes.

Presented by Deb Courtner, a CSU Extension Master Gardener in Larimer County.

A free legal self-help housing clinic is held on the first Friday of every month from 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

-The clinic allows tenants and mobile home owners the ability to get their legal questions answered for free. To request a 30-minute consultation with a housing attorney, please register here or copy https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FA5AF22A0FBC52-51584526-oldtown#/ into your browser.

-Drop-in appointments will be accepted depending on availability. 
-The attorney will assist each clinic participant one-on-one, in person, at the Old Town Library in Fort Collins 201 Peterson Street.
-The clinic is open to all Larimer County area residents.
-By participating in the Poudre Library Free Legal Clinic, a lawyer will provide brief legal advice regarding your housing situation, legal information and guidance about where you can find more help.  
-The clinic meetings will not constitute an attorney-client relationship, and all participants will be required to sign a waiver. Spanish-speaking interpreters will be available upon request.  

Larimer County Judicial District’s Self-Represented Litigant Coordinators (Sherlocks) help people navigate the court system and direct people to appropriate forms.  They cannot provide advocacy or advice.

Disabled Resource Services are available to any individual with any disability and any age—whether it be physical, visual, auditory, cognitive or mental/emotional. DRS does not require proof of diagnosis or medical records in order to render services. 

Disabled Resource Services

Learn how to make art using acrylics and gelli plates.  All necessary materials will be provided.  For ages 12 and up.

Learn how to make art using acrylics and gelli plates.  All necessary materials will be provided.  For ages 12 and up.

Drop-in to Council Tree library and join us to relax and play with watercolors! We will have supplies on hand to use watercolor paints and watercolor pencils, with examples of ways to combine watercolor techniques with mindfulness. Come solo or with friends and family to learn some new skills, or practice some old ones. Artistic ability not required!

Drop-in program for adults and ages 12+.

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. This storytime is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers.

¡Explora historias a través de la conversación, el canto, la lectura, la escritura y el juego! La hora del cuento favorece el aprendizaje de la lectura mientras celebra a todas las personas. Esta hora del cuento es para niños desde recién nacidos hasta los 5 años y sus cuidadores.  

Speak, listen, connect, and learn. Conversations build community. Poudre Libraries is partnering with Arboretum Coffee for in-person “”Conversations in English”” meetings. These offer a friendly, informal setting for English language learners to practice their English skills and connect with other learners. Volunteer facilitators, who are native-English speakers, guide conversations on relevant, everyday topics like family, work, school, sports, and daily life here in Fort Collins. Participants may also offer topics to discuss. For adults. All levels of experience and ability are welcome.  Meetings take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at Arboretum Coffee, 221 W. Prospect Rd. Unit 100. Parking is limited; biking or public transportation is recommended (Arboretum is convenient for both at the intersection of the Mason Trail and Prospect Rd). 

Interested in the 3D printing process and other cool tech? Come to Old Town Library and try some hands-on makerspace activities. We’ll have 3D design activities to try with our 3D printer, virtual reality headsets, and other STEM activities to take for a spin. For ages 12 and up. This drop-in activity can accommodate 20 people at a time and features rotating activities such as robots, circuits, and building set fun. 

This program is being held in the Teen Corner area, located on the second floor of Old Town Library.

This workshop discusses how to have honest and caring conversations with family members about some of the most difficult conversations: memory concerns and pursuing a diagnosis, deciding when to stop driving and making legal and financial plans.  Come and learn from three experts in the field for insight, and helpful tips. 

Registration required by calling Aspen Club at 970-495-8565

Drop in for a snack and try a new activity or craft, every Wednesday. This week we’ll have supplies and instructions for making paper flowers.

You are welcome to arrive at any time during the program. For students in middle and high school.  

Need individual help with your tech and devices? One of our library volunteers is here to offer 1-to-1 support for your technology issues. Happening on the 1st Wednesday evening of every month, bring your mobile devices or tech questions you’d like assistance with. These sessions are first-come, first-served, and sign-up is located on the second floor by Study Room A.

Learn and practice the basics of using a computer in this hands-on class. Using the Library’s laptops, we will guide you through the fundamentals, including how to turn it on, use the mouse, and connect to the internet. English and Spanish language speakers welcome. Registration required

Aprenda y practique habilidades básicas para utilizar una computadora en esta clase práctica. Utilizando computadoras portátiles de la biblioteca, le mostraremos los fundamentos para utilizar una computadora, incluyendo cómo encenderla, cómo utilizar el ratón y cómo conectarse al internet. Bienvenidos hablantes de inglés y español. Se requiere registrarse.

Learn how to create and format documents using Microsoft Word. In this class, we will explore essential Word features such as formatting text, adding images, setting up page layouts, and using styles and templates. You’ll also learn how to use tools like spell check, tables, and headers/footers. It is recommended that attendees already have a Microsoft 365 account before attending this session.

Aprenda a crear y dar formato a documentos utilizando Microsoft Word. En esta clase, exploraremos funciones esenciales de Word como el formato de texto, la inserción de imágenes, la configuración de diseños de página y el uso de estilos y plantillas. También aprenderá a utilizar herramientas como el corrector ortográfico, tablas y encabezados/pies de página. Se recomienda que ya tenga una cuenta de Microsoft 365 antes de asistir a esta sesión.

CSU’s SpeakOut! program is hosting a drop-in workshop that is open to new and experienced writers who would like to create and share stories, experiences, and ideas through writing. Poems, life stories, fiction, drama, and lyrics are all welcome.  Prompts, inspiration, and writing materials will be provided.  

Writing themes for this month:

• May 1st: All About Water
• April10th: Flash Fiction/Nonfiction Writing
• April 17th: Writing Home
• April 24th: Stone

This program will be held on the puzzle table in the open “Treehouse” area on Old Town Library’s second floor. This workshop will be facilitated by Tobi Jacobi and Mary Ellen Sanger, directors of the Community Literacy Center in the CSU English Department.

Registration is recommended but walk-ins are welcome!  

Drop in to receive one-on-one family history research and genealogy assistance from the Larimer County Genealogical Society.

Intended for ages 13-18. 

We’re taking a field trip! Youth will meet at Loveland’s Cor Defense for a lesson in self-defense. For questions about potential transportation, reach out to Cecil. 

Speak, listen, connect, and learn. Conversations in English builds community and offers a friendly, informal setting for English language learners to practice their English and connect with others. Volunteer facilitators, who are native-English speakers, guide conversations on relevant, everyday topics like family, work, school, sports, and daily life here in Fort Collins. Participants may also offer topics to discuss. 

This class is for adults of all levels of experience and ability. 

Did you know that gardening is the #1 hobby in the US? For many people, obstacles, including their bodies and the gardening environment threaten to interfere with pursuing this glorious passion. In this workshop, learn about ways to protect your body while embracing the joys of being in the garden.

Presented by Amy Wagenfeld, a CSU Extension Master Gardener in Larimer County and an Occupational Therapist.

Friday Afternoon Club Memory Café is a space of learning and socialization for people living with dementia and their caretakers. Join us to relax, connect, and learn with community. The hour will include a program along with social time and refreshments. We do not provide formal care or supervision. 

Disabled Resource Services are available to any individual with any disability and any age—whether it be physical, visual, auditory, cognitive or mental/emotional. DRS does not require proof of diagnosis or medical records in order to render services. 

Disabled Resource Services

Join us at Old Town Library along with The Northern Colorado Astronomical Society for some springtime space science fun! This special event is all about safe solar observation. The NCAS will be here with solar telescopes that will safely provide an up-close view of the sun in all its radiance. With these special telescopes we’ll be able to see sunspots, flares, and other parts of our brightest star. NCAS members are ready for questions and love sharing solar science facts. This event is open to all ages but younger children must be supervised while using the telescopes and to ensure the sun is viewed safely. No registration required- please stop by anytime between 11am and 1pm. 

Come join our sit-and-stitch! Do you have some knitting or crochet projects you are working on, or a cross-stitch sampler? Are you embroidering, sewing, beading, or creating friendship bracelets? Will the presence of others help you finally tackle the part you are stuck on? If you want to work on your project and enjoy the company of other crafters while you are at it, come join us at Council Tree Library!

2nd Saturday of the month. This event is drop-in and BYOP (bring-your-own-project), though we will have some basic art supplies available too. An experienced knitter is on hand for questions. Hot tea is provided.

Looking for a space to have fun? Hang out at one of the coolest locations exclusively for teens. Every month the Old Town Library teen librarian brings interesting activities and engaging crafts over to the Teen Activity Center. Join us to create something awesome and spend time with peers. 

Please make sure to check the TAC212 website for information and liability forms. Intended for ages 13-18.

Prepare to be dazzled by the early summer light while creating decorations using crystal prisms to scatter light! All supplies provided. 

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. This storytime is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers.

¡Explora historias a través de la conversación, el canto, la lectura, la escritura y el juego! La hora del cuento favorece el aprendizaje de la lectura mientras celebra a todas las personas. Esta hora del cuento es para niños desde recién nacidos hasta los 5 años y sus cuidadores.  

Colography: The Nitty-Gritty Colorado

Properly defined, “geography” means “the documentation of Earth.” Extending this concept gives us “Colography,” the “documentation of Colorado.” Our state sprawls across three great geologic regions blending characters from each. So how many mountain ranges do we have? How many parks do we have, and what is a “park,” anyway? Where are these landscape features and how did they get there? How many cactuses and orchids, owls and hummingbirds — how much life — garnish the landscapes with distinctive lifescapes? “Colography: The Nitty-Gritty Colorado” examines physical and biotic details of the state we call home, all done with a mind for experiencing it.

May: Landscapes and Waterscapes
Though defined as a single place, Colorado sprawls across three landforms and textures them with hills and mountains, canyons and valleys. Water standing as lakes and reservoirs or flowing as creeks and rivers accents the land. Landscapes and waterscapes make Colorado more than just one place.

Tai Chi Chih is mindful movement that’s great for your mental and physical well-being! Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month for an hour of meditative movement.

The first step to planning for the end of life is knowing what is helpful to do ahead of time. This is the fifth session in a six-part series that will feature in-depth monthly educational presentations. 

The fifth session will be presented by Bradley Chapman from NY Life.

Learn about the importance of planning ahead, considerations before purchasing any plans, what’s covered and what isn’t from government programs and solutions that will help give you peace of mind about the future. 

Drop in for a snack and try a new activity or craft, every Wednesday. This week we’ll have supplies and instructions for making paper circuits.

You are welcome to arrive at any time during the program. For students in middle and high school.  

Upcoming 2025 Titles:

     May – July: Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende

     July – Sept: The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement by Sharon McMahon

     Sept – Nov: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

CSU’s SpeakOut! program is hosting a drop-in workshop that is open to new and experienced writers who would like to create and share stories, experiences, and ideas through writing. Poems, life stories, fiction, drama, and lyrics are all welcome.  Prompts, inspiration, and writing materials will be provided.  

Writing themes for this month:

• May 1st: All About Water
• April10th: Flash Fiction/Nonfiction Writing
• April 17th: Writing Home
• April 24th: Stone

This program will be held on the puzzle table in the open “Treehouse” area on Old Town Library’s second floor. This workshop will be facilitated by Tobi Jacobi and Mary Ellen Sanger, directors of the Community Literacy Center in the CSU English Department.

Registration is recommended but walk-ins are welcome!  

Drop in to receive one-on-one family history research and genealogy assistance from the Larimer County Genealogical Society.

The Library’s Pollinator & Sensory Garden is open to the public to explore. 

This special event will be dedicated to exploring the stories behind the art work featured in the April-May exhibit in the Old Town Art Gallery, created by artists during their time spent incarcerated at the Larimer County Jail. Clint Burkholder, Larimer County Programs Specialist, will share about the art program he leads at the jail and the stories behind the artists who participate and the work they create. Please join us to experience and support the expression and creativity of our community members and artists who currently are or have been incarcerated and learn about the amazing work of Clint and others that makes our community enriching for everyone. 

Intended for ages 13-18. 

Let’s go back to the days of show and tell! Bring your own craft, project, game, etc. and be in a space to share your interests and do a little work. There will also be time to work on projects for the upcoming Cirque du Slay. 

Are you a reader of young adult fiction who is a little more “A” than “Y”? Get lit(erary) with fellow adult YA fans at FYA!

This month we’ll be reading and discussing We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry.

Reading is a great form of self-care! Prioritize some you-time and read something that makes you happy, or helps your outlook, and then come spread the word on the treasure you found! We will not be reading the same title, but instead loosely embracing a theme each month.

May theme: Asian Authors/Mythology

3rd Thursday of the month. Light refreshments provided.

This month’s title is The Blazing World by Margaret Cavendish. Join us at Arboretum Coffee 221 W Prospect Rd #100, Fort Collins. 

Speak, listen, connect, and learn. Conversations in English builds community and offers a friendly, informal setting for English language learners to practice their English and connect with others. Volunteer facilitators, who are native-English speakers, guide conversations on relevant, everyday topics like family, work, school, sports, and daily life here in Fort Collins. Participants may also offer topics to discuss. 

This class is for adults of all levels of experience and ability. 

School’s out and Color is In. The Summer Adventure theme is “Color Our World” and we will have self directed crafts and game activities that focus on all things color. We will work on a Community Art project too which will be displayed all summer long in the Community Room. 

Staff and volunteers will be on hand to help.

Disabled Resource Services are available to any individual with any disability and any age—whether it be physical, visual, auditory, cognitive or mental/emotional. DRS does not require proof of diagnosis or medical records in order to render services. 

Disabled Resource Services

The Fort Collins Safe Zone Collective is a community-led group with the goal of reducing barriers and bias toward the LGBTQIA+ community through providing accessible education and training to Northern Colorado. Fort Collins Safe Zone training aims to increase knowledge of resources available to LGBTQIA+ people and their support systems, and to create a network of action-oriented allies and advocates across Northern Colorado. 

Sessions are held every 3rd Saturday of the month at the Poudre Library’s Old Town branch. These are a great fit for anyone who is interested in growing their skills and knowledge to support the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly those who are parents/family members, community leaders, and/or working in education or helping professions.

Questions? Email szftcoll@gmail.com

Cirque du Slay is the 3rd annual Northern Colorado Youth Pride Prom, and it’s bigger than ever! This free vampire circus themed event is for all LGBTQIA+ youth and allies to gather and celebrate. There will be performances by Krisa Gonna and Royal Ambrose, a spectacular DJ, karaoke, button making, temporary tattoos, yard games, lots of food, and tarot reading! Join us for the event of the season celebrating queer youth, the end of school, and the beginning of summer!  

Registration is not required but encouraged as there will be prizes and gift bags. Please use the link below for more information and to register for this event.

https://forms.gle/Jcgjir4pc2qaCRWB9

Thanks to our partners the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Rocky Mountain Equality, the City of Fort Collins, SummitStone, and Front Range Community College.

No storytimes at Council Tree, Harmony, and Old Town libraries from May 18 to June 2.

Advance Care Planning Appointments 

Advance directives help you formally document your preferences and values to guide future medical care. Aspen Club hosts appointments to provide witnesses, notary, and will share your documents with local hospitals of your choice to help ensure your wishes are available and honored when needed. Please call the Aspen Club at 970-495-8560 to request an appointment to start your plan for peace of mind today. The library is not responsible for reservations; DO NOT call the library to make reservations for this service. 

The Teen Council’s Leadership Committee meets once a month to help shape the teen collection, advise on library policy, and improve library services for teens.  For teens in grades 9 to 12.

An application is required to join, and teens must commit to a full term (September to August).  Applications for the 25-26 school year will be available starting in summer 2025.

For this session, you will have the option to decoupage or paint terra cotta pots AND paint some mandala rocks. 

Speak, listen, connect, and learn. Conversations build community. Poudre Libraries is partnering with Arboretum Coffee for in-person “”Conversations in English”” meetings. These offer a friendly, informal setting for English language learners to practice their English skills and connect with other learners. Volunteer facilitators, who are native-English speakers, guide conversations on relevant, everyday topics like family, work, school, sports, and daily life here in Fort Collins. Participants may also offer topics to discuss. For adults. All levels of experience and ability are welcome.  Meetings take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at Arboretum Coffee, 221 W. Prospect Rd. Unit 100. Parking is limited; biking or public transportation is recommended (Arboretum is convenient for both at the intersection of the Mason Trail and Prospect Rd). 

Drop in for a snack and try a new activity or craft, every Wednesday. This week we’ll have supplies and instructions for making buttons.

You are welcome to arrive at any time during the program. For students in middle and high school.  

Book Club for Mortals meets virtually on the third Wednesday of every month for a conversation focusing on end-of –life themes.   

The book selection for May’s meeting is Memento Mori by Muriel Spark.

Love hiking and the great outdoors? In this class, you’ll discover how modern technology can enhance your hiking adventures! We’ll explore essential nature-related tech tools, including GPS apps, weather trackers, plant and wildlife identification apps, and safety gear like personal locator beacons. Learn how to plan routes, track your progress, and stay connected while exploring the wilderness. Whether you’re a beginner hiker or an experienced trailblazer, this class will help you make the most of your time outdoors while staying safe and informed.

CSU’s SpeakOut! program is hosting a drop-in workshop that is open to new and experienced writers who would like to create and share stories, experiences, and ideas through writing. Poems, life stories, fiction, drama, and lyrics are all welcome.  Prompts, inspiration, and writing materials will be provided.  

Writing themes for this month:

• May 1st: All About Water
• April10th: Flash Fiction/Nonfiction Writing
• April 17th: Writing Home
• April 24th: Stone

This program will be held on the puzzle table in the open “Treehouse” area on Old Town Library’s second floor. This workshop will be facilitated by Tobi Jacobi and Mary Ellen Sanger, directors of the Community Literacy Center in the CSU English Department.

Registration is recommended but walk-ins are welcome!  

Drop in to receive one-on-one family history research and genealogy assistance from the Larimer County Genealogical Society.

Spring clean your art supplies and get inspiration for new projects! Bring gently used art supplies to the library and swap supplies and inspiration with others. 

How does it work?

• Supplies may be donated the week before the event beginning on May 15th and up to the day of the event. Please bring art supplies to the front desk at the Harmony Library.
• Each person may donate up to two shopping bags worth of supplies.
• Everyone who comes to the swap will be provided with a free reusable grocery sized bag.
• You may fill your bag with new-to-you craft supplies to take home.

While you peruse the goods, don’t forget to engage with fellow crafters, swap stories, and share tips and tricks. Who knows? You might even find a new crafting buddy!

Let’s come together to celebrate the joy of crafting and the art of sharing! We can’t wait to see you at our Craft Supply Swap.

What can I bring to donate?

Some examples of what you can donate include new or gently used craft supplies such as:

MARK MAKING: inks, pencils, paints, brushes, pastels, erasers, chalks, charcoals, markers

FIBER: yarn, fabric, thread, embroidery supplies, knitting needles/crochet hooks, thread, patterns, ribbon, quilting tools, dressmaking, sewing notions

TOOLS: scissors, glue guns, soldering irons, craft knives, hole punches, easels, pottery tools, rulers

SUBSTRATES: canvas, watercolor paper, drawing paper, scratch boards, panels, sketchbooks, construction paper, newsprint

EXPENDIBLES: glue, tape, butcher paper, sandpaper, cotton swabs, toothpicks, popsicle sticks, google eyes,

CRAFTS: beads, jewelry findings, containers of all sorts, artificial flowers, foam, felt, scrapbooking supplies, stamps, ink pads,

All items should be clean, or gently used.  Paints and other potentially toxic and/or liquid substances must be in their original packaging.  Small items such as beads or sewing needles must be in a container. Please, no partial bottles of spray paint, and no paint thinners or additives.

Intended for ages 13-18. 

We’ll be trying our hand at making paper mâché masks, as well as supplies to make your own original ideas!

Speak, listen, connect, and learn. Conversations in English builds community and offers a friendly, informal setting for English language learners to practice their English and connect with others. Volunteer facilitators, who are native-English speakers, guide conversations on relevant, everyday topics like family, work, school, sports, and daily life here in Fort Collins. Participants may also offer topics to discuss. 

This class is for adults of all levels of experience and ability. 

If a minor bike issue is keeping you from riding—whether it’s a flat tire, squeaky brakes, or a shifting problem—bring your bike to the Bike Fix-It Bonanza for a free safety check and minor repairs. Our experienced team will be on hand to make adjustments and provide guidance on basic bike maintenance. This event is free and open to all. No registration is required—just stop by and get your bike tuned up so you can enjoy the ride. First come first served basis. This program is located in the parking lot on the West side of the library.

Disabled Resource Services are available to any individual with any disability and any age—whether it be physical, visual, auditory, cognitive or mental/emotional. DRS does not require proof of diagnosis or medical records in order to render services. 

Disabled Resource Services

Nurture yourself in this slow-flow afternoon yoga session. This is a prop-assisted session to make yoga practice accessible and equitable for all. No prior knowledge is required. Please wear loose clothing. We will use assisting props like chairs, blocks, and blankets. Mats and props will be provided. 

Join us for a unique and exciting opportunity to meet one of the most elusive and endangered animals in North America—the Black-footed Ferret! This event, presented in partnership with the National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center, explores the importance of conservation, the ecological value of Black-footed Ferrets, and the ground-breaking efforts made to bring this species back from the brink of extinction. After the presentation, everyone will have the chance to meet a special, wiggly visitor from the conservation center!

Note: The visiting Black-footed Ferret is an endangered, wild animal and touching will not be allowed. 

The Matthews House is excited to invite you to join us at our Family Resource Day! This recurring community event is focused on supporting families in Larimer County. This event will feature service providers from multiple organizations, like The Matthews House, Summitstone, Health District, PSD, food bank, and several county offices. Parents and caregivers are welcome to drop in to connect with any of the organizations and get answers to their questions.

¡The Matthews House se enorgullece en invitarle a participar en el Día de Recursos para las Familias! Este es el primero de un evento comunitario recurrente enfocado en el apoyo familiar en el condado de Larimer. Este evento contará con proveedores de servicios de diversas organizaciones como The Matthews House, Summitstone, el Distrito de Salud, PSD, banco de alimentos y varias oficinas del condado. Los padres y cuidadores están bienvenidos a participar para conectar con cualquiera de las organizaciones y hacer preguntas.

Tai Chi Chih is mindful movement that’s great for your mental and physical well-being! Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month for an hour of meditative movement.

During the months of April and May the Old Town Library Art Gallery is showcasing an exhibit of works created by artists who have been or are currently incarcerated at the Larimer County Jail. The exhibit: Artists at Larimer County Jail: Creativity During Incarceration is curated by Larimer County Programs Specialist Clint Burkholder who facilitates the artist space and arts program at the jail.

Join us to celebrate this special exhibit and to meet Clint and enjoy refreshments during an opening reception on April 3rd from 5:30pm-6:30pm, and for a special program, Artist Stories: Clint Burkholder Presents Stories Behind Art Created During Incarceration at the Larimer County Jail which will be an in-depth presentation about the artists and their work and the impact this amazing program is making.  

Drop in for a snack and try a new activity or craft, every Wednesday. This week we’ll have supplies and instructions for making origami.

You are welcome to arrive at any time during the program. For students in middle and high school.  

Learn more about the state of adolescent health in Larimer County from Youth Action for Health, a teen-led advocacy group, as they present the findings of their recent teen sexual health education survey. Hear directly from local youth about what they’ve learned, what they’re advocating for, and how we can all help make health education more inclusive, accessible, and effective.

Upcoming 2025 Titles:

     May – July: Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende

     July – Sept: The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement by Sharon McMahon

     Sept – Nov: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

This month, the Harmony Book Club will be reading and discussing The Dutch House by Ann Pratchett.

Drop in to receive one-on-one family history research and genealogy assistance from the Larimer County Genealogical Society.

Intended for ages 13-18. 

This week we’ll take a stab at felting. One of our facilitators will be sharing their love of making felted creatures and designs!

Speak, listen, connect, and learn. Conversations in English builds community and offers a friendly, informal setting for English language learners to practice their English and connect with others. Volunteer facilitators, who are native-English speakers, guide conversations on relevant, everyday topics like family, work, school, sports, and daily life here in Fort Collins. Participants may also offer topics to discuss. 

This class is for adults of all levels of experience and ability. 

Disabled Resource Services are available to any individual with any disability and any age—whether it be physical, visual, auditory, cognitive or mental/emotional. DRS does not require proof of diagnosis or medical records in order to render services. 

Disabled Resource Services

Discover the art of creating Etegami postcards. We will explore the library’s Pollinator & Sensory Garden and learn the history behind the Etegami style of using ink and watercolor. You will be able to paint your own Etegami postcards to mail.  

All supplies will be provided.  

Learn all about the library’s 3D printing program and submit your own free 3D print! See 3D printing in action, learn fun ways to find a 3D print idea, discover our MakerSpace, and explore creative approaches to 3D printing uses at home. No experience required. 3D printing can be used for projects that range from creative to practical. 

Registration recommended.  For ages 14+.

Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and kick off an amazing pride month with live performances, vendor booths, art and movement workshops, and more! This event takes place across spaces outdoors in Library Park and indoors in the Center for Creativity and Old Town Library. 

We provide the materials… kids provide the paintings! Kids in grades K-5 sign up for a painting kit to take home and then return their finished original masterpieces by June 30 for display at Harmony Library for the month of July. A final show and reception will be held August 3, 2:00-3:00 pm. All artwork will be returned. 

Registration opens today to claim your painting kit and for the final show and reception by visiting the calendar link for August 3, 2025. Space is limited. 

Dancers from Front Range Classical Ballet Academy will perform Beauty and the Beast.  This performance will take place indoors.  All ages are welcome!  Space is limited.  

Designed for ages 5-10 with their accompanying families and caregivers.

Drop in anytime between 1:00-4:00 for some self-directed, hands-on summer adventuring activities celebrating all the colors in the world. Activities and special guests will vary and there will be upcycling and collective art projects, special guests and much more.

Staff and volunteers will be on hand to help.

Please join us for a discussion of Fourteen Days: A Collaborative Novel edited by Margaret Atwood. 

This discussion is free and open to the public, but you must register to receive an invitation and information on getting a copy of the book.