El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. Celebrate children and books with a Story Stroll in the children's area. See the story unfold in front of you as you make your way through the library. This is a fun, interactive, family-friendly activity.
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.
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.
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.
Larimer County Community Justice Alternatives - Check in with your case manager from Larimer County Community Justice Alternatives, work with Competency Services, Bridges or check in with pre-trial services or MHIPS. Come to Old Town Library Fridays, 2-4pm in Study Room D.
Get ready for the upcoming eclipse on April 8th by exploring the sun! This special event will be all about safe solar observation. The Northern Colorado Astronomical Society will be here with solar telescopes that will provide an up-close view of the sun in all its radiance. NCAS members will also give a talk about the amazing occurrence of eclipses and provide in-depth, insider info about this mysterious astronomical phenomenon. And we'll make pinhole viewers together to top it all off and send you home with this fun DIY way to watch an eclipse. Eclipse glasses will be provided to take home too! All ages are welcome! *Spanish interpretation will be provided.
*Registration is encouraged but not required! Space will be limited for the pinhole viewer craft but please feel free to drop in to experience the solar telescopes and catch the solar eclipse talk at 10am!
¡Prepárate
para el próximo eclipse del 8 de abril explorando el sol! Este evento especial
será sobre la observación solar segura. La Sociedad Astronómica del
Norte de Colorado estará aquí con telescopios solares que brindarán una vista
de cerca del sol en todo su resplandor. Los miembros de NCAS también darán una
charla sobre el sorprendente acontecimiento de los eclipses y brindarán
información privilegiada y detallada sobre este misterioso fenómeno
astronómico. Y para finalizar, haremos visores estenopeicos juntos y te
enviaremos a casa con esta divertida forma de ver un eclipse. ¡También se
proporcionarán gafas para eclipse para llevar a casa! ¡Todas las edades son
bienvenidas! *Habrá
interpretación al español.
*¡Se
recomienda el registro, pero no es obligatorio! El espacio será limitado para
la manualidad de visores estenopeicos, pero no dudes en visitarnos para
experimentar los telescopios solares y asistir la charla a las 10 am.
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.
Poudre Libraries and Old Firehouse Books are absolutely delighted to welcome New York Times Bestselling author, Stephen Graham Jones! He will be celebrating the release of his newest book, The Angel of Indian Lake! Join us at Old Town Library for this exciting book release and author talk.Readers will have the chance to say hi to this amazing author and have their books signed. Books can be purchased in advance of the event, or on the day of.
Register starting today for "Books Build Boys Book Buzz". This staff lead program has limited space
available for 13 pairs, so sign up early to secure your spot and to get your complimentary
copy of the book. For more information and to register, visit the program listing for June 14, 2024.
The Multicultural Business & Entrepreneur Center (MBEC) is a free bilingual (English & Spanish) center that provides business owners and entrepreneurs easy access to business service providers, resources, and can help navigate City processes and licenses. It also connects them with critical resources to create, launch and grow a business in Fort Collins.
El Centro de Negocios y Emprendimiento Multicultural (MBEC) es un centro gratuito y bilingüe (inglés y español) que brinda a dueños de negocios y emprendedores un acceso fácil a proveedores de servicios comerciales, recursos, y pueden ayudarlos a navegar los procesos y licencias de la ciudad. También los conecta con recursos críticos para crear, lanzar y hacer crecer un negocio en Fort Collins.
Todos los servicios en el MBEC son gratuitos. Por favor, reserve su cita aquí. El MBEC es un programa de la Ciudad de Fort Collins.
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.
The Multicultural Business & Entrepreneur Center (MBEC) is a free bilingual (English & Spanish) center that provides business owners and entrepreneurs easy access to business service providers, resources, and can help navigate City processes and licenses. It also connects them with critical resources to create, launch and grow a business in Fort Collins.
El Centro de Negocios y Emprendimiento Multicultural (MBEC) es un centro gratuito y bilingüe (inglés y español) que brinda a dueños de negocios y emprendedores un acceso fácil a proveedores de servicios comerciales, recursos, y pueden ayudarlos a navegar los procesos y licencias de la ciudad. También los conecta con recursos críticos para crear, lanzar y hacer crecer un negocio en Fort Collins.
Todos los servicios en el MBEC son gratuitos. Por favor, reserve su cita aquí. El MBEC es un programa de la Ciudad de Fort Collins.
This month, the Old Town Library book club will be reading and discussing The Story of More: How We Got to Climate Change and Where to Go from Here by Hope Jahren.
Join us in-person at Old Town Library. These discussions are free and open to the public, but you must register to receive an invitation and information on getting a copy of the book.
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.
Computer and device help from Poudre River Public Library volunteers on the 1st Wednesday evening of every month. Sign up is located at the library and is first come first served; bring your own device.
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.
Chair Yoga is a gentle flow that can be done seated or standing while using a chair for balance. Through adaptive postures and breathing techniques, the benefits of chair yoga can include improved flexibility, strength and balance. Chairs are provided. Please wear loose clothing.
Chair Yoga es un flujo suave que se puede realizar sentado o de pie mientras se utiliza una silla para mantener el equilibrio. A través de posturas adaptativas y técnicas de respiración, los beneficios del yoga en silla pueden incluir una mayor flexibilidad, fuerza y equilibrio. Se proporcionan sillas. Por favor usa ropa holgada. 4 de abril, de 10:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m., Biblioteca Old Town
Drop in to receive one-on-one family history research and genealogy assistance from Larimer County Genealogical Society volunteers. No registration required.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Larimer County Community Justice Alternatives - Check in with your case manager from Larimer County Community Justice Alternatives, work with Competency Services, Bridges or check in with pre-trial services or MHIPS. Come to Old Town Library Fridays, 2-4pm in Study Room D.
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.
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.