Fort Collins Regional Library District
201 Peterson Street
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
(970) 221-6740
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Over 150 events are going on this summer through the Fort Collins Regional Library District! Check the online calendar for more complete schedule and more information.
BE A PART OF YOUR LIBRARY'S FUTURE
Are you interested in playing an important role in the future of your library district and leaving your mark for future generations of readers? If so, be a part of the Fort Collins Regional Library District's search for a new name. The Library District Board of Trustees has decided to change the District's official name as part of a multi-dimensional project to reestablish itself now that it is no longer a municipal library and to strengthen its relationship with each and every one of its patrons. The District is soliciting public input for a new name that describes and reflects the District's entire service area. The chosen name will be a part of the District's entire current makeover and will be used for years to come.
We invite you to email name suggestions to the Executive Director or fill out a form at either the Main Library at 201 Peterson or the Harmony Library located at Shields and Harmony. The District requests that all names be submitted by July 18th. They will then be reviewed by a task force composed of Library District Trustees and staff and narrowed down to the top five. Those five names will be submitted to the Library District Board of Trustees who will select the name that they feel best exemplifies the new role the library has been assigned by its residents. The official name change will take place in early fall.
In addition to a change in name, the Fort Collins Regional Library District is finalizing a District Strategic Service Plan and will also be creating a District logo and composing new mission and vision statements. The change from a municipal library to a district suggests the need for a redefined image in order to better suit the role the Fort Collins Regional Library District is now filling in the communities it serves.
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NEW BRANCH LIBRARY IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The new branch library on 2733 Council Tree Avenue in southeast Fort Collins is under construction! The branch will be a family-oriented facility and will emphasize the most popular materials and services the Library District offers. Watch it grow!
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YANKEE DOODLE SING-ALONG
July 3, 7:00 PM, Harmony
Join singer Ryan Marvel for a singalong of patriotic and other favorite songs. All ages welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR 4TH OF JULY
Both the Main and Harmony Libraries will be closed Friday, July 4th for the Independence Day holiday.
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - SUMMER USED BOOK SALE
July 11, 12, 13 at the Harmony Library at Harmony & Shields
Thurs., July 10 Members Only 5-8 pm
Fri., July 11 Public Sale 10 am -6 pm
Sat., July 12 Public Sale 10 am-5 pm
Sun., July 13 Half Price Sale 1-4 pm
Proceeds benefit the programs of the Fort Collins Regional Library District Info: www.fortnet.org/fol
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HARMONY ON THE GREEN CONCERTS
 Enjoy the summertime with these outdoor concerts on the grass at Harmony Library. A great free activity for people of all ages! Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and a picnic and enjoy an evening of great music by some of Fort Collins best performers, we have something for everyone!
Friday, July 18, 6:30 pm - Dos Americas
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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
Catch the Reading Bug (I did!)
We are blessed in this community with a strong, vibrant library, thanks to your support of the Fort Collins Regional Library District. Our library collection is substantial but we don't own a copy of everything in print. So our knowledgeable staff can help you borrow almost any book you want through our shared collections amounting to over 22,000,000 titles statewide. more...
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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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READ ON FORT COLLINS
For six years Read On Fort Collins has encouraged people within our community to read a book, to discuss it with friends, to participate in community activities related to the book, and to hear the author speak.
This year Read On Fort Collins has selected Julie Otsuka's novel When the Emperor Was Divine. Ms. Otsuka's family was interned during WWII. Her grandfather was arrested by the FBI the day after Pearl Harbor and her mother, then 11 years old, and her uncle and grandmother were sent to Topaz, Utah for the duration of the war. Otsuka says that rather than using family stories for material, she did a lot of research because her mother doesn't have clear memories of camp. Otsuka says of her novel: "I wanted to write a novel about real people... their experience is universal not only for Japanese Americans, but for people of any ethnic group. The predicament of the family in my novel ... is that of ordinary people caught up in the extraordinary."
Julie Otsuka will speak in Fort Collins on Sunday, October 26, 2008. Related activities and discussions will be scheduled during the year. The Friends of the Library is one of the sponsors of Read On Fort Collins. Go to www.readonfc.org for more information.
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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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