Fort Collins Regional Library District
201 Peterson Street
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
(970) 221-6740
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MAGICAL FAERIE PARTY
Enter a world of enchantment at the Magical Faerie Party! This free, come-and-go program is intended for children in grades K-6 will take place on Saturday May 10, at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Library. Children are invited to attend in faerie attire if they wish. Attendees will want to browse special fairy and fairy tale book displays, hunt for the faerie doors, and make crafts at special stations. A Magical Wood Faerie will also open imaginations with her delightful displays of faerie magic and humorous antics. Through audience participation, you are sure to be transported into a land where anything is possible and things aren't always what they seem. The Magical Wood Faerie's shows are 45 minutes long. The shows will begin at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.; free tickets will be distributed 30 minutes prior to each show.
There will also be a Faerie Party at Harmony Library on May 17 at 2:00 p.m., shows for that party will be at 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.
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CATCH THE READING BUG
Kids are encouraged to fly, hop, wiggle, jump, or buzz to the Fort Collins Regional Library District’s “Catch the Reading Bug” Kids’ Summer Reading Program. Registration for this free, take-home program will begin on Wednesday, May 14 and will continue through Sunday, August 31.
Children age birth through sixth grade can participate by reading or being read-aloud to over the summer. Kids can earn prizes for participation as well as have the opportunity to win an exciting grand prize. Extra reading completed will help raise money to help creatures.
The Library District will be a hive of activity with special events, puppet shows, musical guests, crafting fun, storytimes for all ages, and more. The Kids' Summer Reading Program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Find out the complete buzz by visiting www.fcgov.com/library/srp-children.php or by calling 221-6680 for more information.
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SUMMER TOUR '08! TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Teens in (or going into) grades 7-12 can sign up for the Summer Tour starting May 14. Earn chances to win great prizes and help the African Rainforest Conservancy. Mark your calendar for the Teen Rock Band Concert, at Library Park, Sunday, June 22, 1 - 4 p.m. Meet your friends and enjoy some local teen bands as they rock out for reading. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for their awesome sponsorship.
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RELAX AND READ
Adults can get into the action too! Sign up for the Adult Summer Reading Program, May 14-August 31. Enter monthly drawings for great prizes and attend all the outside events, adult storytimes, concerts and more! Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library and many local businesses.
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STORYTIME SUMMER SCHEDULE CHANGE
Sessions of the Fort Collins Regional Library’s regularly scheduled preschool storytimes including Mother Goose Time, Storytime for 2s & 3s, and Storytime for 4s and Older will be offered through the week of May 9, but then will end until after Labor Day. We invite our young listeners and their families to attend the ongoing Southeast Family Storytimes or one of our special summer storytimes beginning June 16. See the Summer Reading Program Calendar for more information.
Southeast Family Storytime. Austin’s Grill, Harmony & Ziegler Roads in Fort Collins, Fridays at 9:30 or 10:15. All ages are welcome. The same great programs offered at Main and Harmony Libraries are now brought to the southeast neighborhood thanks to Austin’s and the Friends of the Library. These drop-in storytimes are 20 minutes long and require no registration.
Storytime Antics. Main Library, Tuesdays at 10:30; Harmony Library, Thursdays at 10:30 (except for July 10 & July 24); Main Library-Outdoors, Fridays at noon (except July 4). Kids of all ages will enjoy storytelling, puppetry, songs, and more at these free, 30-minute sessions. For the Friday noon sessions in Library Park, bring your lunch and a blanket. See the Summer Reading Program Calendar for more information.
Story Express and Puppet Express. Stove Prairie School at Rist Canyon Road and Highway 27, Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 (45 minutes long); The Forks Mercantile in Livermore, Thursdays at 9:30 and 10:30 (45 minutes long); Austin’s Grill at Harmony & Ziegler Roads in Fort Collins, Fridays at 9:30 or 10:15 (except July 4) (20 minutes long). These all-ages programs feature stories, songs, fingerplays, & crafting fun. July 23, 24, & 25 will be a special treat of the Puppet Express puppet show; free tickets to Puppet Express will be given out starting 30 minutes before each show. The District thanks the Friends of the Library for their continued financial support of programs such as these which reach out to outlying areas of our District. See the Summer Reading Program Calendar for more information.
Animal Afternoon. Main Library, the first Sunday of the month at 3:00; Harmony Library, the fourth Sunday of the month at 3:00. For school-age children. The volunteers of Larimer Animal People Partnership bring friendly, certified therapy dogs-and sometimes an affectionate cat and bunny-who love to listen to kids read aloud. Bring your camera for great photo opportunities!
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A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
New District Maintains Focus
There are soon to be three facilities serving residents of the Fort Collins Regional Library District (FCRLD), thanks to the citizens of northern Larimer County who recognized the need for stable library funding. They voted to create the Library District in 2006. The new funds pay for the current library services and will allow a new branch to open in March 2009. more...
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PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE GLADE RESERVOIR/POUDRE RIVER
 Fort Collins Regional Library District brings to light important issues concerning the citizens of the District and beyond.
On April 7th the Fort Collins Regional Library District invited a distinguished 12 person panel representing the Northern Colorado Water Conservation District, the Save the Poudre Coalition, and community and environmental interests, to help clarify the Glade Reservior/Poudre River issue. Northern Colorado Water Conservation District says that the Glade Reservoir is crucial for preserving Colorado’s agricultural roots. The Save the Poudre Coalition says that 90% of the Poudre River has been dammed and diverted. It is essential, they say, that the remaining 10% flows freely to maintain the ecosystem health of the river. The discussion was moderated by Martin Carcasson, Director of CSU Center for Public Deliberation and co-sponsored by Front Range Community College - Larimer Campus and the Society of American Foresters Front Range Student Chapter.
Would you like to know more? The discussion panel will be rebroadcast on City Cable Channel 14 at the following times, check their schedule for additional broadcasts.
Sunday, April 20, 10 PM
Wednesday, April 23, 3 PM
Thursday, April 24, 7 AM & 8 PM
Friday, April 25, 9:30 AM
Saturday, April 26, 2 PM
The discussion will also be available on-demand via the internet. The link is http://atlas.fcgov.com/GladeReservoirForum/msh.htm or check out the DVD from the Fort Collins Regional Library District, www.fcgov.com/library after April 18.
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COMPUTER CLASSES AT MAIN AND HARMONY LIBRARIES - OLD FAVORITES PLUS SOME NEW ONES!
The Fort Collins Regional Library District once again offers free computer classes to the public, to promote information and computer literacy.
Spring 2008 classes start in February and run through May and include: Computer Comfort, E-mail, Internet Searching, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, exploring the library website, using the Internet for Travel Research, Windows (file management).
This spring we are also offering Silver Surfers classes, designed for patrons age 60 or better, who prefer to learn with other silver surfers, and provide a more relaxed, gentle pace with more class time to try out new skills. Silver Surfers drop-in computer club is the first Monday of the following months: March, April, and May - drop in for a minute or stay an hour, and share tips, practice new skills, or ask for assistance from the teacher in attendance. See our Silver Surfers brochure available at the libraries for dates and times.
Classes are free but registration is required. Call 221-6742 to register or for further information.
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TEEN CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
Are you in grades 7-12, and do you like to write poetry, short stories, novels, or other kinds of writing? Do you hope to one day have your work published, and would you enjoy getting advice from actual published authors? Then the Teen Creative Writing Club is for you! Monthly meetings and writing activities will take place at both the Main and Harmony Libraries. Check this link for full information about upcoming Creative Writing Club dates:
http://fcgov.com/library/pdf/teen-writing-club.pdf
For more information, call Teen Services librarians Sue-Ellen Jones at the Main Library (221-6380) or Diane Tuccillo at the Harmony Library (204-8206). We hope to see you there!
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TEENS: JOIN THE IRS TEEN ADVISORY GROUP AT THE LIBRARY!
The Interesting Reader Society is a special group of young adults in grades 7-12 who meet monthly to talk mainly about books, and also about movies, music, and other topics of interest to teens.
Check it out at http://fcgov.com/library/irs.php.
For more information, call either of the Teen Librarians: Sue-Ellen Jones at 221-6380 or Diane Tuccillo at 204-8206; or come to the next IRS meeting.
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ANNIE WALK CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY - AUGUST 23, 2008
 "Annie" was a stray collie mix who was adopted by railroad workers in 1934. She spent her life as an unofficial ambassador to Fort Collins, greeting passengers at the train depot and bringing a bright, welcoming presence during the bleak years of the 1930's and 1940's. According to Phil Walker's Visions Along the Poudre Valley, everyone loved her. Newcomers were often amazed to see local people get off the train and run to greet the little dog before greeting their families. Today she is a cherished local legend and the bronze statue commemorating her memory will welcome visitors to the Main Library. Local artist Dawn Weimer created the 29" bronze statue which portrays a dog with a paw raised in greeting. Annie's gravesite, located on Mason Street, near the intersection of Laporte Avenue, is a historical landmark.
Each year in August the Friends of the Library celebrate Annie the Railroad Dog's birthday with the Annual Annie Walk in Library Park. The fun-filled morning starts with a 1.5 mile dog walk. Dogs and their owners will begin at Annie's statue in front of the Library, and walk to her former home at the historic railroad station on Mason Street. After the walk, Library Park hosts a dog carnival. Proceeds from the event are used to purchase children's books and materials.
Check out the book Annie, the railroad dog : "a true story" by Arlene Ahlbrandt and learn more about Annie.
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TAKE READING TO THE NEXT LEVEL: JOIN THE LIBRARY'S BOOK CLUB
If you've ever wished there were more pages in a favorite novel or regaled your friends with the delights of a particular author, consider joining up with the Library's Book Club.
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