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Penny Guess - Money Smart Week

Sunday, April 23, 2023
Poudre River Public Library District
Get smart about money during Money Smart Week (April 15-April 21) and give a guess at how many pennies are in the jar. Win the jar if you guess closest to the amount. Learn more about money at the U.S. Mint site for kid activities.

This passive program will be in the Children's area at Council Tree, Harmony, and Old Town throughout the week.
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Sensational Playtime!

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Old Town Library
Storytime Room
Sensory play supports language development, cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, problem solving skills, social interaction—and it’s FUN!  Explore a variety of sensory activating experiences with your child in the Storytime Room.  Ideal for birth-6;  all ages are welcome!  Child must be with adult caregiver at all times.  This is a do-it-yourself drop in program; space is limited.
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Animal Afternoon

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Old Town Library
Storytime Room
The library has gone to the dogs (and cats and other story-loving critters)! Drop in to read to friendly animals and find your new book buddy! 

Presented by Larimer Animal People Partnership. For children in grades K-5. Furry (and not-so-furry) friends will be ready to read for 40-60 minutes, so stop by early.
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Drop-in: Multicultural Business and Entrepreneur Center

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Town Library
Study Room B

Drop in to receive help meeting your business or entrepreneurship goals through the City of Fort Collins Multicultural Business & Entrepreneur Center. The Center provides free help for all businesses and entrepreneurs with a focus on Spanish speaking and other underserved community members wishing to start or grow their Fort Collins business. They aim to create an inclusive business ecosystem where community members that are underserved can succeed, and provide access to resources available to businesses and entrepreneurs around the city, county, and state.  

 

El Centro Multicultural para Negocios y Emprendedores ofrece asesoría gratuita en inglés y español para quienes desean iniciar o hacer crecer su negocio en Fort Collins. Nuestro objetivo es crear un ecosistema empresarial inclusivo para que los miembros de la comunidad puedan acceder a los recursos que la ciudad, el condado y el estado tienen disponibles para empresas y emprendedores y así poder tener éxito en sus negocios. 

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Messy Me at the Library

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room Combo

Messy fun for curious tots as they learn and explore through process art. Enjoy stories, songs, and art making for 12 months to 4 years old. Children will have the opportunity to play with materials in a variety of textures, shapes, and sizes with caregiver guidance.  

Don’t forget to dress for the mess! 

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VITA Tax Assistance

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room Combo
Looking for free, confidential, and secure preparation and e-filing of Federal and State income taxes? Senior citizens and those with income up to $60,000 may be eligible for our VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly) services.
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Drop-in: Multicultural Business and Entrepreneur Center

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Old Town Library
Study Room B

Drop in to receive help meeting your business or entrepreneurship goals through the City of Fort Collins Multicultural Business & Entrepreneur Center. The Center provides free help for all businesses and entrepreneurs with a focus on Spanish speaking and other underserved community members wishing to start or grow their Fort Collins business. They aim to create an inclusive business ecosystem where community members that are underserved can succeed, and provide access to resources available to businesses and entrepreneurs around the city, county, and state.  

 

El Centro Multicultural para Negocios y Emprendedores ofrece asesoría gratuita en inglés y español para quienes desean iniciar o hacer crecer su negocio en Fort Collins. Nuestro objetivo es crear un ecosistema empresarial inclusivo para que los miembros de la comunidad puedan acceder a los recursos que la ciudad, el condado y el estado tienen disponibles para empresas y emprendedores y así poder tener éxito en sus negocios. 

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Old Town Book Club

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room 1
This month, we will be reading and discussing Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival, & Hope in an American City, by Andrea Elliott.
Join us for the Old Town Book Club discussions- this year in a hybrid format: in-person at Old Town Library or virtually, on ZoomThese discussions are free and open to the public, but you must register to receive an invitation. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link and in-person meeting information.

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Word Beyond Basics: Computer Class

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room Combo

Learn and practice creating professional-looking documents using Microsoft Word in this hands-on class. Topics include headers/footers, tables, layout features, adding photos and images, and layering shapes. All laptop equipment provided.

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Brainwise: 10 ways to Stop and Think

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room 1
Learn how to use your Wizard Brain instead of your Lizard Brain in this series of six BrainWise workshops for tween-caregiver pairs. BrainWise teaches youth and parents/guardians how to control impulsive behavior, accurately identify choices, assess the consequences of actions, and make responsible decisions.

For tweens ages 9-12 and one parent/guardian. 

These workshops are facilitated by Partners, a community-based organization serving youth and families. BrainWise is an evidence-based social and emotional learning program used all over the world to promote critical thinking and decision-making skills.  

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Google Docs en español: Computer Class

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room Combo
Aprenda y practique lo básico de Google Docs en esta clase práctica.  Google Docs es un procesador de palabras gratis y en línea.  Le ayudaremos a crear, editar y compartir documentos en línea y le mostraremos cómo verlos desde cualquier computadora con una conexión de Internet.  
Todo el equipo será proporcionado, aunque usted puede elegir traer su propio dispositivo.  
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BYOD - Bring Your Own Device Drop in Tech Help

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Old Town Library
Study Room A
Computer and device help from Poudre River Public Library volunteers on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evening of every month.  Sign up is located at Old Town and is first come first served.
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One-on-One Genealogy Assistance

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

VITA Tax Assistance

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room Combo
Looking for free, confidential, and secure preparation and e-filing of Federal and State income taxes? Senior citizens and those with income up to $60,000 may be eligible for our VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly) services.
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Outreach Fort Collins

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Old Town Library
Study Room E
Outreach Fort Collins hosts office hours where you can drop in for consultation and resources related to housing, food, healthcare, and other critical issues. 

Outreach Fort Collins is a street-based outreach program to maintain our downtown as a safe and welcoming place while connecting our community’s most vulnerable to the services and supportive networks they need. It is a professionally staffed, on-the-street team who will build relationships with community members, service providers, businesses and city services as a means to address and deescalate disruptive behaviors downtown.

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Drop-in: Court Resource Center

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Old Town Library
Study Room C
Need help navigating the court system? Drop-in during Larimer County's Court Resource Center's open hours to speak with your county sherlock. They can provide help to better understand court procedures, the legal system, and to obtain the forms you need. They CANNOT provide legal advice. 

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Free Legal Clinic at Old Town Library

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Old Town Library
Study Room A
This is a free service for people without an attorney. Participants can have a short appointment with an attorney via video conference. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and procedure for the legal issues in the areas of family law, civil litigation, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, veteran’s benefits, and civil protection orders. 
***First-come, first-served.*** Participants must come in-person at Old Town Library. The sign-up list opens at 12:45pm. Spots are limited. 
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Homeward Alliance Resource Navigation

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Old Town Library
Study Room E
A resource navigator from the Murphy Center can help people experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness to:
  • Complete a Murphy Center intake.
  • Prepare for employment, including resume building, interview preparation, job search, and acquiring necessary work clothes and equipment.
  • Order a new or replacement in-state of out-of-state identification.
  • Apply for Medicaid, SNAP (also known as food stamps), AND (Aid to Needy Disabled), OAP (Old Age Pension), or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).
  • Connect you to local resources for case management, employment services, housing navigation, medical referrals, and other needs.
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Drop-in: Multicultural Business and Entrepreneur Center

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Town Library
Study Room B

Drop in to receive help meeting your business or entrepreneurship goals through the City of Fort Collins Multicultural Business & Entrepreneur Center. The Center provides free help for all businesses and entrepreneurs with a focus on Spanish speaking and other underserved community members wishing to start or grow their Fort Collins business. They aim to create an inclusive business ecosystem where community members that are underserved can succeed, and provide access to resources available to businesses and entrepreneurs around the city, county, and state.  

 

El Centro Multicultural para Negocios y Emprendedores ofrece asesoría gratuita en inglés y español para quienes desean iniciar o hacer crecer su negocio en Fort Collins. Nuestro objetivo es crear un ecosistema empresarial inclusivo para que los miembros de la comunidad puedan acceder a los recursos que la ciudad, el condado y el estado tienen disponibles para empresas y emprendedores y así poder tener éxito en sus negocios. 

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VITA Tax Assistance

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room Combo
Looking for free, confidential, and secure preparation and e-filing of Federal and State income taxes? Senior citizens and those with income up to $60,000 may be eligible for our VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly) services.
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Drop-in: Multicultural Business and Entrepreneur Center

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Old Town Library
Study Room B

Drop in to receive help meeting your business or entrepreneurship goals through the City of Fort Collins Multicultural Business & Entrepreneur Center. The Center provides free help for all businesses and entrepreneurs with a focus on Spanish speaking and other underserved community members wishing to start or grow their Fort Collins business. They aim to create an inclusive business ecosystem where community members that are underserved can succeed, and provide access to resources available to businesses and entrepreneurs around the city, county, and state.  

 

El Centro Multicultural para Negocios y Emprendedores ofrece asesoría gratuita en inglés y español para quienes desean iniciar o hacer crecer su negocio en Fort Collins. Nuestro objetivo es crear un ecosistema empresarial inclusivo para que los miembros de la comunidad puedan acceder a los recursos que la ciudad, el condado y el estado tienen disponibles para empresas y emprendedores y así poder tener éxito en sus negocios. 

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Gmail: Computer Class

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Old Town Library
Storytime Room

You have probably discovered an email address is necessary for so many things in the world. In this hands-on class, we will help you create a free Gmail account and use Gmail efficiently and effectively. All laptop equipment provided.

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Kevin Cook: The Geography of Life in Colorado

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room Combo

Views and Vistas Nature Series:

Alive in Colorado 

 

A Bald Eagle sighting or an Elk bugling can bring a smile to the spirit as well as to the face.  Such wildlife encounters enrich daily living.  Beyond knowing the names by which we identify plants and animals, understanding the diversity of wildlife and comprehending the connectivity of wildlife collectively magnify that richness.  As a place where biological north and south and biological east and west converge, Colorado offers spectacular opportunities for engaging wildlife.  This year’s theme will present details about Colorado’s wildlife diversity and then explain how that wildlife links together to create the lifescapes that we all treasure.  


The Geography of Life in Colorado: Humboldt explained the similarity of elevation and latitude.  Merriam interpreted life zones.  Bailey presented the concept of ecoregions.  As a place where north, south, east, and west converge biologically, Colorado perfectly illustrates how these geographic concepts both determine and explain what lives where and why. 


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Brainwise: 10 Ways to Stop and Think

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Old Town Library
Storytime Room
Learn how to use your Wizard Brain instead of your Lizard Brain in this series of six BrainWise workshops for tween-caregiver pairs. BrainWise teaches youth and parents/guardians how to control impulsive behavior, accurately identify choices, assess the consequences of actions, and make responsible decisions.

For tweens ages 9-12 and one parent/guardian. 

These workshops are facilitated by Partners, a community-based organization serving youth and families. BrainWise is an evidence-based social and emotional learning program used all over the world to promote critical thinking and decision-making skills.  

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International Night

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room Combo
The Fort Collins International Center presents International Night, focusing on a different country or region from around the world monthly. Since the late 1990s, over 100 countries have been presented by speakers from the Fort Collins community who have lived/traveled abroad or are from one of over 200 countries around the globe. Speakers are volunteers who wish to share their experiences/cultures with the Fort Collins community. 

 More information is available at www.fortcollinsinternationalcenter.org.
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