Banned Books Week!

Banned Books Week begins on October 1st! We’re offering a “Let Freedom Read” Reading Challenge with 3 grand prizes that include Banned Books swag. We’ll also have do-it-yourself activities in each location and programs all week long!

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Featured happenings

Banned Books Week Kick-Off

Join us at The Lyric Cinema to celebrate your freedom to read with readings from challenged books.

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The Most Challenged Books

Find out the top challenged books in 2022 across the country according to the American Library Association.

Top Challenged Books

upcoming programs

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Wednesday, September 27
History Comes Alive at FRCC
1:00 PM @ Harmony Library

Experience a live reenactment of "Rosie the Riveter," the name given to women war workers during World War II who participated in welding, making bullets, and a wide variety of factory jobs for the war effort. Presented by Gail M. Beaton.

Thursday, September 28
Legal Literacy 101
5:30 PM @ Old Town Library

Learn the basics of our legal system. Explore the difference between a criminal case and a civil case. Find out what the role of an attorney is. Led by the Court Resource Center.

Thursday, September 28
Hello, Neighbor! Deep Conversations with New Friends
6:15 PM @ Harmony Library

Want to meet new people and have deeper conversations? Come say hello to your neighbors! This event will provide conversation cards to foster small group conversations. Registration Required.

Friday, September 29
ARTober Kick-off event!
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Council Tree Library

Looking for ideas or inspiration for ARTober or INKtober? Come join us to grab some supplies, do some sketching, and participate in group drawing activities like Pictionary or exquisite corpse.

Saturday, September 30
Intermediate Genealogy Part 2
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Harmony Library

The second class in this series will teach you how to use directories, land records, immigration and naturalization records, court records, and lineage societies in depth. Registration recommended. Led by Larimer County Genealogical Society.

Saturday, September 30
Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month: Ciclo de cine / Movie Series
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM @ The Lyric Cinema

We'll be highlighting the work of female Latina/Hispanic directors in this movie series. Saturday’s free film, Sin señas particulares by Fernanda Valadez brings us closer to daily life in the Hispanic world and the United States.

En este ciclo de cine con motivo del mes de la herencia hispana y latina celebraremos el trabajo de diferentes directoras latinas/hispanas. Sábado 30 de septiembre: Sin señas particulares (largometraje) de Fernanda Valadez.

Sunday, October 1
ABC's of LGBTQ+
1:00 PM @ Old Town Library

Alliance for Suicide Prevention presents The ABC's of LGBTQ+. This lecture includes information about different identities, the importance of language and labels, and how to be a better ally. Registration Requested.

Tuesday, October 3
Computer Comfort: Computer & Technology Classes
1:00 PM @ Old Town Library

Learn and practice the basics of using a computer. 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. Equipment provided. Registration Required.

Wednesday, October 4
Composer Talks with the Fort Collins Symphony
12:00 PM @ Old Town Library

Learn intimate aspects of the composers' lives, their times, and works on the Wednesday before each Signature Concert from the Fort Collins Symphony Association. Led by the Friends of the Symphony.

Wednesday, October 4
Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month: Ciclo de cine / Movie Series
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM @ The Lyric Cinema

We'll be highlighting the work of female Latina/Hispanic directors in this movie series. Wednesday’s free film, Águilas (documentary) by Maite brings us closer to daily life in the Hispanic world and the United States.

En este ciclo de cine con motivo del mes de la herencia hispana y latina celebraremos el trabajo de diferentes directoras latinas/hispanas. Miércoles 4 de octubre: Águilas (documental) de Maite Zubiaurre.

Wednesday, October 4
Banned Books Week Bingo Night
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Mythmaker Brewing

Play Bingo AND learn about banned books at this special event! Hosted by Mythmaker Brewing and Poudre Libraries.