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INGRID LAW, AUTHOR OF SAVVY AT YOUR LIBRARY!
 Join us for a visit with author Ingrid Law on Saturday, January 10 for a chat, short presentation, and question-and-answer session.
The Library District will offer two sessions - one for children that will be held at Harmony Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Another one for teens in grades 6-12 that will be held at Main Library from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Ingrid Law’s children's/young adult novel "Savvy" has been selected as a "Publisher's Weekly" Best Book of the Year and was on the New York Times bestseller list. The Library District is thrilled with the chance to share this special author with her fans.
In talking about her book, Law writes "I wanted to write a story that felt a little bit like a modern American tall tale as a way of presenting a different kind of magic to kids. I didn't want to use the word 'magic' because I wanted readers to get the sense that a 'savvy' is something everyone has in them, even though, for the kids in the story, their particular talents are really exaggerated and fantastical."
Join us in discovering what your "savvy" is!
For more information call 970-221-6680.
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NEW 7-DAY CHECK OUT PERIOD FOR HERE AND NOW COLLECTION
 The Here and Now Collection, which are items that are high demand, best-selling fiction, nonfiction & DVDs, are now available for a 7-day free check out.
The free loan period ends at the close of business on the 7th day, the date printed on your “Date Due” slip. After the 7th day there is a 25¢ per day extended use fee, and items are still non-renewable and are unavailable for holds.
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TROPIC TIME AT YOUR LIBRARY
 Don't pack away your Hawaiian shirts, shades, and other fun-in-the-sun wear because the Fort Collins Regional Library District is holding a celebration to chase away the winter blues in mid-January! Tropic Time @ Your Library will be the theme at both libraries for January 11-17.
The preschool storytime theme for the week is "Beach Fun". There will be book displays, decorations and lots of surprises for the week. Join the library staff as we escape to the tropics!
It will kick off with a come-and-go, all ages celebration at Main Library on Sunday, January 11 from 1-5 p.m. There will be live music provided by the Island Time Band with light refreshments, quick and easy crafts, and games for all.
"If the tropics are too far away, let Scott Allen and The Island Time Band bring that island magic to you".
With Scott's fun and inspiring original music, up beat humor, soulful voice and guitar, Scott and the talented Island Time players -- featuring Chris Kennison (Hawaiian steel, electric guitars, vocals).
Roger Meyers (bass, vocals) and Clark Bennett (drums, percussion) perform songs of Hawaii and the Carribean to Jimmy Buffett and beyond. Step in de conga line, limbo, and dance the afternoon away. Dey O!
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PARDON OUR DUST!
The Fort Collins Regional Library District is taking the opportunity in December to improve services to our patrons!
Watch for these improvements at the Main Library:
- Gates Computer Lab moving upstairs!
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- More PC's will be available
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- PC hardware will be updated
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- Expanded open hours
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- Increased usage times
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(Lab will close on Dec 9 for the move and will reopen in late December, we regret the inconvenience)
- Shelf moving and adjustments to help with space configurations
- Ben Delatour Community Room construction for additional storage and sound dampening
- New directional signage will be installed
- December 5-31 -- All public areas of the building will be painted.
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- Paint used will have lowest possible VOC levels to minimize as much as possible any chemical sensitivity reactions to the painting process.
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- The Library is also adjusting the air flow of the building so that the painting process can occur during the nighttime hours and the building air flow can be optimized to expel and dry the resulting paint fumes before staff and patrons arrive to use the building the following morning.
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SUBSCRIBE TO LIBRARY E-MAILING LISTS
The Library District sends out weekly e-mail updates every Wednesday about current events and happenings for kids, teens and adults offered through the Fort Collins Regional Library District. If you are interested in receiving these updates please subscribe today!
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WORRIED ABOUT THE ECONOMY? REDISCOVER YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY
Rising costs for food, gas and utilities mean people have to find ways to help their budget. But did you also realize a great way to keep within your budget is by using your library? Whether you need to learn computer skills, start your own business, find books and activities to engage your children, learn to do your own household or car repairs, the Fort Collins Regional Library District can help you find the information you need to get started.
As rising travel costs kept people closer to home this summer the Library District saw an all time high of over 10,000 kids, teens and adults who joined the free Summer Reading Program. More people used our online resources, and circulation in July reached an all time high of over 212,000 items!
Start now for the holidays by turning to your library for books on easy crafts, new recipes, and handmade gift ideas. Stimulate your imagination by participating in a History Comes Alive program; create community by joining a book club, or joining in on conversations about current events. Walk off those holiday goodies by walking with a neighbor to your closest library where you can warm up with some stimulating conversation about the newest books on the Here and Now shelf.
In looking toward the winter months, head to the library with the family where everyone can find something to do; read a magazine, listen to a story, get resource help on a homework assignment, learn more about a hobby, or find books, movies, or music to take home for those cold nights - all for free.
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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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A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FORT COLLINS REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Fort Collins Regional Library District announces the departure of its executive director Brenda Carns. Carn's last day was Nov. 21. The District's Harmony Library Manager Ken Draves has been named interim director and a national search will be launched to fill the executive director's position. 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 22, 2009
 "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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