Mother Earth Free Market (free resources)

General

Mother Earth Free Market is an experiment in solidatity economics. What if we didn't need to buy new things/throw away old things, but instead could trade, repurpose, and reuse? The space is like a clothing swap but with everything: books clothes, plants, food, tools, art, kitchen items. Or bring a skill to share: bring a sewing maching if you know how to mend, bike tools to fix someone's bike. Please take home items that you bring that are not claimed.

How to show up to free markets:

Bring items you want to find a new home or skills you want to share or just yourself! The space is generally in an ADA accessible location where cars can be loaded/unloaded near-by. Folks will set-up their items on tables, on the grass, or wherever is available. Folks who bring items can wander or sit with their items. The location and time varies but is always outdoors. The hosts of the event are all volunteers so please bring items home that are not claimed.

Upcoming Dates/How To Connect

• Location: City Park Shelter 4 (Fort Collins), ADA accessible
• Times:
  • November 14, Saturday, 1:30-3:30
  • December 12, Saturday, 1:30-3:30
  • January 9, Saturday, 1:30-3:30
  • February 6, Saturday, 1:30-3:30
  • March 13, Saturday, 1:30-3:30
• Things to know about showing up/accessability:
  • Mother Earth Markets are mostly outdoors so may be rescheduled due to weather. Please check this website or ClotheThePeople on Instagram if there is poor weather day-of.
  • The Market is ADA accessible, there are handicap accessible bathrooms near-by.

Resources at the Library

General

There are two types of library cards: computer access cards and full library cards.

• Computer Access Card: free of charge. Can be obtained even if you do not have a permanent address.
• Full Library Card: free of charge. Requires a permanent address.

Computer Access

When you have either a Computer Access Card or a Full Library Card, you are able to have computer access and free print credits (at the time of writing that is 200 credits per month).

Library of Things

With a Full Library Card, you have access to the Library of Things. There are items that can be borrowed, just like you would borrow a book, for free! Items vary by library, but may include craft kits, passes to visit local museums and outdoors spaces, health and wellness supplies, kids activities, and kitchen supplies. For the most up-to-date list, visit: https://poudrelibraries.org/things/

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