Poudre Libraries reports record use and plans Southeast Community Center; Larimer commissioners proclaim National Library Week

Apr 15, 2026

At the April 14 meeting the board received Poudre River Public Library District’s 2025 report — including 24,000 new cards, more than 3 million checkouts and 52,000 program attendees — and unanimously approved a proclamation declaring April 19–25 National Library Week. Directors from multiple county libraries attended and highlighted partnerships, outreach and upcoming projects.

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Diane LaPierre, executive director of the Poudre River Public Library District, presented the district’s 2025 report to the Larimer County Board on April 14, telling commissioners that the library system issued 24,000 new library cards last year, logged more than 3 million print and digital checkouts and drew about 52,000 attendees to programs — an 18% increase over 2024.

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