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J.A. JANCE SLEUTHS HER WAY TO THE LIBRARY
The inexhaustible writer J.A. Jance will be at Main Library on Monday, August 2. Ms. Jance has written over forty detective novels and thrillers and has written books about her main character, detective J. P. Beaumont, for twenty years. The Library District is teaming up with Old Firehouse Books to bring this author to Fort  Collins. She will be talking about her new book, Queen of the Night, and her life at 12:30 in the Ben Delatour Room, Main Library, on 201 Peterson St, Fort Collins. This brown-bag lunch event is free, but because of limited seating, please register by calling 970-221-6380. Dessert will be provided as well as her new book will be on sale so you can have her sign it. In advance of her talk, Old Firehouse Books will be offering 20% off of her books.
Come explore the mysteries and help to solve unsolved cases. Meet top selling author J.A. Jance who is a member of the top 10 New York Times best selling author lists and her books have sold more than 10 million copies. Come investigate the minds of her characters and how they were created. Don’t forget to bring your inner detective on August 2!
ANNIE WALK AND PET FEST - AUG. 28
Register now! Be a part of the Poudre River Friends of the Library's 13th annual Annie Walk and Pet Fest! This fundraising event is in honor of Annie the Railroad Dog, a much loved mascot of Fort Collins. The main event will consist of a 1.5 mile round-trip walk though Old Town, starting and ending at the Annie statue
in front of Main Library. Join the excitement of contests, a pancake breakfast, a canine agility course, booths, and much more!
"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 1930s and 1940s. 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 welcomes 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. Check out the book Annie, the railroad dog: "a true story" by Arlene Ahlbrandt and learn more about Annie. See the registration brochure (PDF format/335K) for event details. Fee includes an official Annie Walk t-shirt as well as entry into all of the events and contests. Four ways to sign up for the Annie Walk: Pre-registration options (by 8/18, shirts guaranteed):
Registration on the day of the event cost will go up to $17 for adults, $13 for the first child and $10 for each additional child. Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed for those registering the day of. Our teen IRS group is organizing this year's event, proceeds for this year will go towards materials for the Teen materials collection. So bring your favorite four-legged friends and be a part of this much loved annual event! For more information call Paula at (970) 221-6526.
RESUME AND JOB APPLICATION OPEN LABS
Is your resume a little rusty? Still have your mom as a reference? Do you want an extra edge with online applications? On several upcoming Saturdays at Main Library, open computer labs will be available to help job seekers
and professionals with resume and job applications. A certified consultant will be on hand in the Ben Delatour Room from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. There will be limited number of computers so show up early or bring your own laptop to this free event.
These open labs will be available Saturdays on June 12, 19, July 24, 31, and August 7 & 14. Make your resume shine. Stand out in the impersonal world of online job applications. Mark your calendar for this extraordinary opportunity. For more information call 970-221-6380
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
#7146 Poudre River Public Library District Main Library Remodel and Expansion On behalf of the Poudre River Public Library District, the City of Fort Collins is seeking qualifications and the best possible combination of architectural design and engineering services for the design of the Main Library Remodel and Expansion located at 201 Peterson Street. Additions to the building will be approximately 5,625 square feet, and remodel of approximately 34,000 square feet. Go to http://www.fcgov.com/purchasing to download complete packet. Written proposals, six (6) will be received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Proposals will be received before 3:00 p.m. (our clock), June 14, 2010. Proposal No. 7146 Poudre River Public Library District Main Library Remodel and Expansion. If delivered, they are to be sent to 215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the address is P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580. Questions concerning the scope of the project should be directed to Project Manager, Steve Seefeld, at (970)221-6227 or lsseefeld@fcgov.com. Questions regarding bid submittal or process should be directed to John D. Stephen, CPPO, Senior Buyer, (970)221-6777 or jstephen@fcgov.com. A pre-proposal meeting will be held June 1, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at the Main Library located at 201 Peterson Street.
REFRESH YOURSELF AT YOUR LIBRARY!
The young and young-at-heart are encouraged to register for this year's Summer Reading Program! There are programs for children, teens and adults! Registration for this free program begins May 12 and will continue through August 8. Library programs, special events, puppet shows, musical guests, and more will begin June 14. This year's programs for kids, teens and adults are focused on the theme of water. Kids from birth through 3 years are "Splish Splash - Read!" Kids age 4 through those who have completed fifth grade are "Make A Splash - Read". Teens will "Make Waves" and adults "Water Your Mind". Prizes will be given out in all age groups with grand prizes at the end of the program.
Register on-line at read.PoudreLibraries.org/srp or by coming into any of the three libraries: Main, 201 Peterson, Council Tree, 2733 Council Tree Ave, or Harmony, 4616 S. Shields. Dive into summer fun by reading and then having the opportunity to win a prize! The Summer Reading Program is generously sponsored by the Poudre River Friends of the Library. Register today and get a biodegradable water bottle to use at all your summer activities - now that is refreshing! Call 970-221-6680 for more information.
YOUR DOWNLOADABLE LIBRARY - FREE E-MEDIA AT YOUR LIBRARY
Many library users agree that nothing can compare to the feel of a book in your hands, the crinkle as you turn the pages, or the way it falls open flat when you set it down, showing how many times you have read it. However, we live in a world of constant change where the introduction of new technologies is the norm and convenient service is expected. As use of hand held devices and e-book readers for reading, viewing and listening increases, the Poudre River Public Library District is increasing its collection of downloadable media to meet a growing demand. In April the Library District introduced its “Downloadable Library”, featuring videos, e-books and music in addition to the extensive digital audio book collection of over 2000 titles provided by NetLibrary.
The Library has purchased a collection of e-media from OverDrive, a distributor of digital content. Library card holders will have 24/7 access to this new downloadable collection that features hundreds of popular film, book and music titles. OverDrive downloads are supported through PC, Mac, Sony Reader, Nook, BlackBerry, Android, and iPod. This collection of e-media is accessible remotely from the comfort of your home or office. A second electronic resource recently added is the foreign language tool, Language Learning by Byki Online (short for Before You Know It and pronounced bye-key). Byki is a rapid learning system employing spaced interval repetition for learning a foreign language. The Byki learning method takes users through a series of simple steps to memorize words and phrases in a new language, including their meanings and proper pronunciation, in the shortest possible time. Language Learning by Byki Online offers exercises in listening, reading, writing and speech recognition to help English speakers learn over 80 languages including: Spanish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese & more. Likewise, this resource helps speakers of Spanish, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese & Japanese learn English. Byki Online also provides personal progress tracking, proficiency tests, picture /word associations, grammar videos and more. The library will always be here to offer the tangible comfort of books and materials, but the tech savvy will now have access to a growing collection of e-media and electronic information to use on a variety of devices. The Poudre River Public Library District is excited about the possibilities that technology provides in making our many resources available to the public in new ways. For more information go to http://poudrelibraries.org main page and look for the "Downloadable Library" link under Quick Links.
"I LOVE MY LIBRARY" CONTEST WINNERS
Books are freedom. Books offer an escape from the everyday and limits of reality, and allow the reader to escape into a different world or time. Just by visiting a library you're given a choice between hundreds of places and people to visit. You can go to Middle Earth in the morning, Hogwarts in the afternoon, sit with Martin Luther King, Jr. for lunch, brush up on your business skills, and maybe even fall in love with a vampire along the way. Everyone is faced with a different adventure, whether seeing through the eyes of someone on the page, or creating their own story by joining one of the many groups and events offered through the Poudre River Public Library District. There's a wealth of knowledge just waiting to be discovered through reading, and we all have a piece of literature we hold dear to us. Every story changes you. Every book teaches you.
Whether you're someone just discovering the many possibilities your local library holds, or were lucky enough to have grown up with it right at your fingertips, we always love to hear about it! The Poudre River Public Library District had an "I Love My Library" essay contest for library-lovers of all ages during February- Love Your Library Month. The winners of this years contest won a book bag filled with goodies. Thanks to everyone who shared their love of libraries with us! Read the winning entries. (PDF format/436K)
COUNCIL TREE LIBRARY GOES PLATINUM!
New Library Gains Highest National LEED Certification 
The Poudre River Public Library District announced that it has been awarded LEED® Platinum Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the nation's preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. According to Kelly Karmel, LEED consultant, the Council Tree Library is the first LEED commercial interior library in the U.S. to receive platinum status and the second library in the nation to receive platinum, in all LEED programs. "The Library District and the City of Fort Collins worked together to build a new library with a very high standard of environmental responsibility. The City's commitment to achieving a minimum of LEED Gold on the project, and Bayer Properties’ impressive achievement of LEED Silver for the building as a whole, allowed us to go the final distance to achieving Platinum status," commented Holly Carroll, Library District Executive Director. "This achievement is the result of a true team effort," added Fort Collins City Manager Darin Atteberry. He continued, "This project and the LEED designation are truly representative of the City of Fort Collins' commitment to sustainability. The building is both environmentally and fiscally responsible, and most importantly, we now have a wonderful new library for the community to enjoy." Council Tree Library achieved LEED Platinum certification for excellence in energy, lighting, water and material efficiency as well as incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies. By using less energy and water, LEED certified buildings save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, patrons and the larger community. Working with the City of Fort Collins, Bayer Properties, Heath Construction, Aller Lingle Massey Architects and studiotrope design collective, the Library District worked to earn the credits needed for the platinum award. Council Tree was awarded 43 points, one over the minimum required for Platinum. The project achieved 7 points in Sustainable Sites, 2 in Water Efficiency, 10 in Energy & Atmosphere, 6 in Materials & Resources, 13 in Indoor Environmental Quality, and 5 for Innovation & Design. A sample of the green design and construction features include:
Along with the above LEED information, the library is also designed with a "Play and Learn" space custom designed by Burgeon Group in the children’s area. Borrowing a theme from the adjacent retail environment, all of the various zones within the library are connected to the primary "avenue" through the library's core. This funnel shaped space supports the flow of traffic and behaves as the primary organizational device while framing the views of the Rocky Mountains to the west, and conceived as a river with floating lily pads suspended above and river rock bed on the carpet pattern at your feet. It includes "Jump stations" - mobile information kiosks for customer service, and custom designed end panels by studiotrope collective. The Library includes a living room concept on the east side with a stone fireplace to invite quiet reading and writing and a family room concept on the west side intended as a noisy space for families. The entry is set up as a transition of the retail environment outside to one of inspiration inside showcasing the custom designed art installation entitled "Shared Knowledge" that flows and spirals up the stairway. The art created by Barbara Baer made up of letters and symbols from all over the world. More information on the Council Tree Case Study (PDF format/25MB)
3 NEW LIBRARY BOOKDROP LOCATIONS!
As a service to members of the Library District that are further away from the Fort Collins city limits, the Poudre River Public Library District has constructed three more drive-up/bike-up bookdrop locations for your convenience.
The dropboxes keep your returned library materials safe and secure while waiting for pickup and will encourage an easier timely return. The first location is north of Fort Collins on Hwy 1 at the Chapel of the Annunciation, 290 E. CR 56. The bookdrop is located on the southwest corner of the parking lot. The second location is in the south-eastern part of the Library District in the parking lot of Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association, 7649 REA Parkway, off of Hwy 392 and Fairgrounds Ave. The third new box is in the Timnath town square at 4100 Main Street, Timnath. Look for the square silver boxes with the library logo on it. Additional Bookdrop Locations: Albertsons 1636 N. College Avenue Cache La Poudre Elementary/Junior High School 3511 W. County Road 54G Laporte First National Bank (drive-up) 155 E. Boardwalk Drive Fort Collins Senior Center (drive-up) 1200 Raintree Drive King Soopers at Rigden Farms 2602 Timberline Road
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ANNIE WALK CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY - AUGUST 28, 2010
"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. Download Adobe Reader |
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