Time Machine Tuesday: Denver’s First Christmas
150 years ago, in December 1858, about fifty settlers gathered for Denver’s first Christmas celebration….
December 2018 #2
This semi-monthly newsletter for educators is posted here at the Colorado Virtual Library site on…
Who’s Moving Into and Out of Colorado?
According to a new report from the State Demography Office, “each year between 2011 and…
Friday Grab Bag, December 14, 2018
The Friday Grab Bag is a weekly series that highlights fun, unique, and interesting happenings…
Funds for Youth Programs in Oklahoma and Surrounding States
The Kerr Foundation primarily provides support to nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma; however, the Foundation also considers…
Utah RIPL Regional – Travel Stipend Opportunity
Do you work in a small and rural public library? Are you interested in learning…
Topics in History: Leadville’s 1896 Crystal Carnival and Palace
The City of Leadville was founded in much the same way as many Colorado mining…
SIPA is Here to Help
The SIPA (Statewide Internet Portal Authority) recently opened applications for its 2019 Micro-Grant program. The…
Herndon Davis, Colorado Artist
You’re probably familiar with the Face on the Barroom Floor, the mysterious portrait of a…
Big Opportunities for Small Libraries: IMLS Launches New Special Initiative
The Institute of Museum and Library Services has launched a new special initiative, Accelerating Promising Practices…
Learning Edge December 2018 #1
This semi-monthly newsletter for educators is posted here at the Colorado Virtual Library site on…
Time Machine Tuesday: Constructing Vail Pass
Colorado’s ski industry depends on transportation along I-70. What would your drive to the slopes…
Colorado Colleges and Universities: Arapahoe Community College
We continue our profiles of Colorado’s public higher education institutions with Arapahoe Community College. A…
One Book Colorado Voting has Started.
One Book is back for its 8th year! The One Book Colorado program launched its 2019…
Friday Grab Bag, December 7, 2018
The Friday Grab Bag is a weekly series that highlights fun, unique, and interesting happenings…
John Charles Frémont: Senator, Governor, Presidential Candidate, and Explorer
When: 1813-1890 Where: Colorado’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains Why important: Explorer, Presidential Candidate, Civil…
Teacher Librarian Day 2019 – Registration open
Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Western Region is proud to announce the 15th…
Colorado Sales Tax Changes
Changes to the laws about how sales tax is collected in Colorado went into effect…
RIPL Regional event in Utah March 6-7, 2019
The next Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) Regional event will occur March 6-7, 2019,…
Temporary Discount on Newspaper Digitization Costs
As part of a promotional effort, one of the digitization partners working with the Colorado…