Poudre River Friends of the Library

Poudre River Friends of the Library We are library lovers and community volunteers who have fun donating our time to support Poudre Libraries in Northern Colorado. What Do We Do?

Become a member of the Friends, volunteer, donate, shop, engage, or just follow along - we’re happy to have you! We raise money for the libraries by selling used books at our four big book sales and at our Harmony Shop and our Old Town Library Nook all year long. How Do Friends of the Library Make a Difference? We contribute thousands of dollars (nearly $850,000 since 2008!) from book sale proceed

s every year to our libraries to help fund programs and events, which have included:
• Summer Reading Program
• Visiting author series (with CSU Friends of the Library)
• Fort Collins Reads community book program
• History Comes Alive speakers
• Cultural awareness and celebrations
• Harmony Music in the Round concert series
• Books for book club kits
• National Poetry Month
• Kevin Cook nature programs
• Library/literary conference scholarships for library staff and teens
AND MUCH MORE! How Can You Help?
• Become a member
• Volunteer at the book sales
• Work a shift at our Harmony Shop
• Help sort books for our book sales
• Join our Friends’ Board of Directors
• Donate your used books to the Friends

Our Purpose:

• To raise money to enhance and support the resources of the Poudre River Public Library District
• To provide volunteer opportunities in support of the Library
• To advocate for the Poudre River Public Library District
• To sponsor programs to promote use and enjoyment of the Library
• To encourage literacy within the community

06/14/2026
The Friends have been out and about! This year, we’ve been expanding our outreach efforts and connecting with the commun...
06/13/2026

The Friends have been out and about! This year, we’ve been expanding our outreach efforts and connecting with the community all over town at places like our libraries, New Belgium, Fort Collins Book Fest, Fort Collins Pride, and more! 🍻📚🏳️‍🌈

We’ve loved chatting about how you can get involved, upcoming events, and what books you’ve been loving lately. If you see us around town, say hi! 👋

We can’t wait for the Southeast Community Center! 📚👟📓A few of our board members attended the SECC groundbreaking ceremon...
06/11/2026

We can’t wait for the Southeast Community Center! 📚👟📓

A few of our board members attended the SECC groundbreaking ceremony yesterday and got to celebrate a big milestone in this exciting community project. We’re proud supporters of the SECC and the expanded Poudre Libraries space it will bring! 🪏👷

We got to celebrate our bookmark contest winners at our sale last weekend! Our winners took home gift cards, books, toys...
06/06/2026

We got to celebrate our bookmark contest winners at our sale last weekend! Our winners took home gift cards, books, toys, and other prizes from our generous sponsors:

Walrus Ice Cream
Clothes Pony & Dandelion Toys
Wolverine Farm Publick House
Bookstore On The Square

Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you again to all who entered! First place bookmarks are now available at all 3 library branches while supplies last! 🦖📚🦕

Come visit us this weekend at Fort Collins Pride! We’ll be having all sorts of fun in front of Old Town Library near our...
06/02/2026

Come visit us this weekend at Fort Collins Pride! We’ll be having all sorts of fun in front of Old Town Library near our good Friends Poudre Libraries - see you there! 🏳️‍🌈📚🏳️‍⚧️

Another profitable book sale resulting in more $ for Poudre Libraries! Thanks to our moving crews from Two College Mover...
06/01/2026

Another profitable book sale resulting in more $ for Poudre Libraries! Thanks to our moving crews from Two College Movers: Robert, Aden, Randall and Sabrina - we rely on you all! Thanks to FRCC and Poudre Libraries staff for their help and for putting up with all the discombobulation. Thanks to our AMAZING volunteers and board for their hard work and cheerful energy. And always, thank you to our literate and book-loving patrons who support us year in and year out ❤️❤️❤️. We promise to put your money to good use helping stage Summer Adventure and other library programs and events.

Thank you to the nearly 50 members who attended our preview sale last night! We can’t wait to open to the public today f...
05/29/2026

Thank you to the nearly 50 members who attended our preview sale last night! We can’t wait to open to the public today for a weekend full of books, community, and supporting Poudre Libraries!

Summer Adventure is here! ☀️ This is one of our favorite library programs to sponsor, and we’re so excited to see what s...
05/27/2026

Summer Adventure is here! ☀️ This is one of our favorite library programs to sponsor, and we’re so excited to see what stories you’ll unearth! 🦖

🚨✨🌋🦕 Today is the DAY! Summer Adventure, Unearth a Story is here. Dig into an adventure filled with discovery, dinosaurs, and fossils, and earn prizes along the way. Sign up via Beanstack or at a library location to earn a free book (ages 0-18) or a handy carabiner for your outdoor adventure (ages 18+). https://loom.ly/iwjw2Zc

🚨✨🌋🦕 ¡Ha llegado el DÍA! La aventura de verano, Desentierra una historia, ya está aquí. Sumérgete en una aventura repleta de descubrimientos, dinosaurios y fósiles, y gana premios mientras lo haces. Regístrate a través de Beanstack o en cualquiera de nuestras bibliotecas para ganar un libro gratuito (de 0 a 18 años) o un práctico mosquetón para tus aventuras al aire libre (mayores de 18 años). https://loom.ly/cqkoCwE

Presented in partnership with City of Fort Collins Natural Areas. / Presentado en colaboración con Áreas Naturales de Fort Collins.

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