Event List

Old Firehouse Books and Poudre Libraries are delighted to welcome John H. Giordanengo for the second edition release of Ecosystems as Models for Restoring our Economies.

Create unique art printing with flowers and plants! We will explore the Nectary Pollinator & Sensory Garden, examine the parts of a flower and use mallets to transfer flower and plant materials to fabric squares and paper.

Celebrate Earth Day with FRCC Wellness Committee!

April 22, 11am-1pm

Longs Peak Student Center, indoors and outdoors.

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is as true for weeds as it is for everyday life. Why battle weeds when you can prevent them in the first place?

Did you know that gardening is the #1 hobby in the US? For many people, obstacles, including their bodies and the gardening environment threaten to interfere with pursuing this glorious passion.

Join us at Old Town Library along with The Northern Colorado Astronomical Society for some springtime space science fun!

Colography: The Nitty-Gritty Colorado

The Library's Pollinator & Sensory Garden is open to the public to explore. 

Love hiking and the great outdoors? In this class, you’ll discover how modern technology can enhance your hiking adventures!

Join us for a unique and exciting opportunity to meet one of the most elusive and endangered animals in North America—the Black-footed Ferret!

Discover the art of creating Etegami postcards. We will explore the library's Pollinator & Sensory Garden and learn the history behind the Etegami style of using ink and watercolor.

Garden Friends - Wild Journaling

Celebrate World Ocean Day with fun crafts, science experiments, and sensory experiences.

Create unique art printing with flowers and plants! We will explore the Nectary Pollinator & Sensory Garden, examine the parts of a flower and use mallets to transfer flower and plant materials to fabric and paper.

Colography: The Nitty-Gritty Colorado

Discover flowers, bugs, tracks and more in this slow-paced exploratory walk and Storytime in Fort Collins' exceptional natural areas.  Designed for ages 1-3 with accompanying adults.  Caregivers must be present at all times.

Curious about VR and how it works? Explore new immersive worlds using the library's VR sets. This drop-in program is open to newbies and experts alike.

Through books and hands-on painting, schoolage kids are introduced to Claude Monet and his artistic style, known worldwide as “Impressionism." Dress for the mess. Program may include time outdoors, weather permitting.

Let your creativity flow with a mini workshop on photography in the outdoors, then explore Riverbend Ponds during a guided hike led by a Natural Areas Volunteer.

Join us outdoors in the Pollinator Garden for a hands-on citizen science adventure!

This partnered garden storytime is designed for children birth to age 6 and their caregivers. Please register only if you are not a member of The Gardens on Spring Creek and for each person in your group, children included.

Come learn about local pollinators, native plants, and how to identify bees! The Sugar Beet Park Pollinator Garden is a perfect place to learn about native plants and look for bees and bugs of all kinds.