Even as we enjoy dozens of different year-end “Best of” and “Wrapped” lists (including our own Library Wrapped series on social media), we can’t help but look ahead to the New Year tradition of setting resolutions.
After weeks of holiday spending and indulgent dining, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that saving money, exercising more, and getting healthier are popular resolutions heading into 2026. Did you know that you can reach each of those resolutions—and many others—through the library? Check out just a few of the ways you can reach your personal goals with Poudre Libraries.
Reading
Reading more books is the classic goal for self-improvement in any new year. Since we’re a library, this resolution gets its own category on our list.
- Set a reading goal and use the Library’s Beanstack to track your reading
- Turn on your reading history in your My Account online
- Participate in the Library’s various reading challenges
- Attend a Friends of the Library Book Sale (January 16-18 @ Harmony Library)
Personal Growth
Find a new hobby or learn a new skill
- Learn a new language with the Mango app or attend the monthly Let’s Talk in Spanish program.
- Check out a ukulele from the Gadgets & Things Collection and attend the monthly Ukulele Play-Along at Old Town Library.
- Use Creativebug for arts and craft classes, videos, and patterns.
Get organized
Bullet Journal Social
January 7, 2026
6:00 – 7:30 PM @ Harmony Library
Start decluttering
- “Tidy Up Your Life: Rethinking how to Organize, Declutter, and Make Space for what Matters” by Tyler Moore
- “Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff: Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Life” by Matt Paxton
- “Digital Minimalism in Everyday Life: Overcome Technology Addiction, Declutter your Mind, and Reclaim your Freedom” by James W. Williams & Amy White
Connection
Meet new people
Make time for family activities
- Check out a puzzle or game from the Gadgets & Things Collection.
- Use the Curiosity Pass to explore a museum, art gallery, or exhibit.
- Visit the children’s play and learn areas at the libraries.
Have fun with friends
Game Night on Saturday, January 10 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM @ Council Tree Library
Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament & Puzzle Swap on Saturday, January 31 from 12 – 4 PM @ Harmony Library, Registration required.
Financial
Save money
- Um, use your library card!
- Try before you buy with Gadgets & Things
- Skip admission fees with the Curiosity Pass
- Get 200 credits each month in free printing
Reduce subscription costs
Replace your paid subscriptions with free options such as…
- Flipster for eMagazines
- Kanopy for films, documentaries
- Hoopla for music, TV, movies, and more
- Libby for audiobooks
- Free digital versions of popular newspapers
Health & Wellness
Exercise more
- Break through the excuses with “I Know I Should Exercise, but…: 44 Reasons We Don’t Move & How to Get Over Them” by Diana Hill & Katy Bowman
- Join one or more low-impact exercise classes at the Library: Tai Chi Chih and Slow Flow Yoga are offered twice monthly.
- Listen to an audiobook or Playaway while you take a walk
- Attend Brain Health Fitness by Aging Grace on the first Thursday of every month from 9:30 – 10:30 AM @ Harmony Library. Registration required.
Eat healthier
