A FREE book for every 4 year old! 

Everybody loves a good story, and now you can call in 24/7 to enjoy one whenever you're in the mood! Phone-a-Story features a new story, song, or rhyme in English and Spanish each week, and you can call in and listen as many times as you want.  Just phone in to 970-829-1301 anytime and follow the directions.

Join us for the Old Town Virtual Book Club discussion of Rough Magic, written by Lara Prior-Palmer. Free and open to the public, but you must register with Zoom to receive an invitation. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link, which will be sent the day before the event. 

Do you need help paying for your monthly groceries? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help you put food on the table. Receive one on one help with applying for food stamps, all information is kept confidential and all services are free. Already receiving SNAP? We can help you with your Recertifications, Redeterminations or Changes Reports. We speak Spanish!

En la actualidad, las ofrendas familiares o altares a los difuntos, son considerados una parte intrínseca de la tradición del Día de Muertos, que representa la fusión de dos cosmovisiones: la mesoamericana y la europea. Dicha tradición está protegida por la UNESCO como Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial.

Acompáñanos a esta presentación en español por la arqueóloga y antropóloga Guadalupe Zetina Gutiérrez, quien nos explicará el origen y significado de estos altares.

Gratuito y abierto al público de todas las edades. Contaremos con interpretación simultánea al inglés.

Link al webinar de Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87385796641

Martes 27 de octubre                                  Tuesday October 27^th

7:00-8:00 PM           

Nowadays, the family altars to the deceased are considered an intrinsic part of the tradition of the Day of the Dead, which represents the fusion of two worldviews: Mesoamerican and European. This tradition is protected by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Join this Spanish presentation by Archaeologist and Anthropologist, Guadalupe Zetina Gutiérrez, who will explain the origin and meaning of the altars.

Free. All ages. Simultaneous interpretation to English available.

Link to the Zoom webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87385796641

 

Space is limited to 25 people and registration is required for each individual. This 20-30 minute outdoor storytime is designed for kids birth to 6 years old.  Bring your own blanket to sit on with the kids, dress for the weather, and bring your water bottles.  Social distancing and safety guidelines will be enforced including face masks for participants ages 2 and older.  

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and physical distancing will be required by all participants and volunteers during this program. Children over the age of 2 will need to wear masks when social distancing cannot be observed. No more than 9 people will be present at the program. Program requirements are subject to change as CDC and County guidelines are updated. Additional instructions will be sent by e-mail to those registered prior to the program. If you or anyone in your household is experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (cough, difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste/smell, etc.) do not attend this program. Visit https://www.larimer.org/health/communicable-disease/coronavirus-covid-19 for more information.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and physical distancing will be required by all participants and volunteers during this program. Children over the age of 2 will need to wear masks when social distancing cannot be observed. No more than 9 people will be present at the program. Program requirements are subject to change as CDC and County guidelines are updated. Additional instructions will be sent by e-mail to those registered prior to the program. If you or anyone in your household is experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (cough, difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste/smell, etc.) do not attend this program. Visit https://www.larimer.org/health/communicable-disease/coronavirus-covid-19 for more information.

Acompáñanos a celebrar el Día de Muertos con el reconocido panadero mexicano Eliceo Lara, quien te enseñará a preparar el típico pan de muerto desde su cocina en la Ciudad de México.

Los participantes deberán proporcionar sus propios ingredientes y herramientas, y tener acceso a un horno.

Para público de todas las edades. Cupo limitado. Regístrate para recibir la lista de ingredientes y el enlace de zoom.

 

Miércoles 28 de octubre                  Wednesday October 28^th  

6:30 – 8:30 PM         Zoom 

 

Join us on the Day of the Dead celebration with renowned Mexican baker, Eliceo Lara, who will teach you how to prepare the typical bread of the dead: pan de muerto.

Participants must provide their own ingredients and tools, and have access to an oven.

All ages. Space is limited. Sign up to receive the list of ingredients and the zoom link.

Rinde 8 piezas

HERRAMIENTAS:

·         2 charolas para hornear

·         Papel encerado para hornear (o tapete de silicón para hornear)

·         Raspa (si no tienes esta herramienta para cortar masa, puedes usar un cuchillo afilado grande)

·         Brocha de repostería

·         Licuadora o procesador de alimentos pequeño

INGREDIENTES:

MASA

·         10 g (3 cucharaditas) de levadura instantánea

·         500 g (4 tazas) de harina de trigo (bread flour)

·         200 g (1/2 taza + 6 cucharadas) de leche entera o la leche vegetal sin azúcar de tu preferencia

·         2 huevos grandes (puedes sustituirlos por 1/3 taza de puré de manzana o el sustituto de huevo de tu preferencia)

·         6 g (1 + 1/4 cucharadita) de sal de mesa

·         100 gr (7 cucharadas) de azúcar

·         100 g (7 cucharadas) de mantequilla o mantequilla vegana

·         6 g (1 + ½ cucharaditas) de extracto de vainilla o flor de azahar

·         Ralladura de 1 naranja o mandarina

BRILLO DE HUEVO

·         1 huevo

·         Una pizca pequeña de sal

·         Una pizca grande de azúcar

Opción vegana

·         2 cucharadas de miel de maple o miel de maíz

·         2 cucharadas de leche vegetal sin endulzar

·         1 pizca de sal

TERMINADO

·         65 g (1/3 de taza) de azúcar

·         55 g (1/4 de taza) de mantequilla o mantequilla vegana

Yield 8 pieces.

TOOLS:

·         2 baking sheets

·         Parchment paper (or silicon baking mats)

·         Bench scraper (if not available, a big sharp knife can be used)

·         Pastry brush

·         Kitchen blender or small food processor

INGREDIENTS:

DOUGH

·         10 g (3 teaspoons) instant yeast

·         500 g (4 cups) bread flour

·         200 g (1/2 cup + 6 tablespoons) whole milk or your vegan unsweetened milk of choice

·         2 large eggs (can be substitute for 1/3 cup applesauce or your egg replacer of choice)

·         6 g (1+1/4 teaspoon) table salt

·         100 g (1/2 cup) sugar

·         100 g (7 tablespoons) butter or vegan butter

·         6 g (1 + ½ teaspoons) vanilla extract or orange blossom water

·         Zest from 1 orange or mandarine

EGG WASH

·         1 egg

·         Small pinch of salt

·         Big pinch of sugar

Vegan option

·         2 tablespoons maple syrup or corn syrup

·         2 tablespoons unsweetened vegan milk

·         Pinch of salt

FINISHING

·         65 g (1/3 cup) sugar

·         55 g (1/4 cup) butter or vegan butter

Tune in for a fun set of bedtime stories with storytime staff from Poudre River Public Library District! Stay at home in your pajamas, snuggle up with your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and enjoy this family time with us. 

Speak, listen, connect, and learn. Conversations build community at Old Town Library. “Conversations in English” offers a friendly, informal setting for English language learners to practice their English and connect with others. A volunteer facilitator, who is a native-English speaker, guides conversations on relevant, every day topics like family, work, school, sports, and daily life. Participants can also suggest topics to discuss. For adults. All levels of experience and ability are welcome. Registered participants will receive a link to the Zoom meeting by email.

Every Friday the Teen Librarians will be providing study tips to help you make it through this crazy school year.

Únete a las celebraciones del Día de Muertos con este taller virtual en español, donde el artista mexicano Memo Plastilina, te enseñará a modelar a la Calavera Garbancera.

Inscríbete para recibir el material de manera gratuita y el link del evento.

Para niños y niñas de 5 a 12 años. Cupo limitado.

Sábado 31 de octubre

10:00 – 11:30 AM     Zoom

The National Novel Writing Month kicks off in November. Are you ready to pound out some pages? This virtual workshop, led by award-winning writer and educator Kristin Owens, is geared toward writers who’ve always wanted to write a novel, but just don't know where to start. You’re not alone! She’ll cover: setting expectations, understanding basic story frameworks (characters, setting and genre), and how to maintain motivation. Participants will leave with a personalized game plan and by November 30th, have 50,000 words of a first draft!  

Registration is required. Registrants will receive Zoom link 3 days before event. 

Learn how to make friendshio bracelets with this take home kit from the Teen Librarians.

Council Tree Library will serve the community as an active voter service center on Election Day, November 3, in collaboration with Larimer County Elections. The Library will be closed to all Library services including holds pickup, curbside pickup, browsing, information services and materials check-out. The exterior book drops will remain open for materials return (not ballots!).