February is Career and Technical Education Month
Career and technical education (CTE) is a way for middle- and high-school students to get…
The Only Diagramming Tool You’ll Ever Need (And It’s Free!)
draw.io is an outstanding diagramming tool that works online or offline, and is completely free and open-source.
Time Machine Tuesday: The Colorado Extension
In 1914 the Federal government passed the Smith-Lever Act, which established a system of Cooperative…
Friday Grab Bag, February 15, 2019
The Friday Grab Bag is a weekly series that highlights fun, unique, and interesting happenings…
Call for Program Review Volunteers (CALCON)
We are approaching the deadline for CALCON 2019 program submission. (MARCH 1st – no extensions this year!) …
Celebrate Teen Health Week, April 1-7, 2019
Friday, February 15, 2019 4:53 PM Celebrate Teen Health Week, April 1-7, 2019. Here’s how…
Tips for Applying for a Native American Library Services Basic Grant
For more than twenty years, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has provided grants…
State Library Renews Support for ReadingRecord Summer Reading Tracking Software
The Colorado State Library has once again renewed their support for ReadingRecord summer reading tracking…
Deadline for CALCON Session Proposals is Coming Soon!
Colorado Association of Libraries Presenting is great for professional development, helping to build strengths in interpersonal…
Celebrating Black Voices with the Book Club Resource
The Colorado State Library would like to invite everyone to celebrate Black History Month with…
Colorado’s Most Endangered Places
Every February, Colorado Preservation Inc. (CPI) releases their annual list of Colorado’s Most Endangered Places….
Big Huge Labs & Valentine’s Day – Bag of Tricks
Valentine’s Day, LOVE, or as the quote in the movie Princess Bride goes, “tweasure your…
Learning Edge February #1
In February, we typically think of President’s Day or Valentine’s day, however, there are many…
Time Machine Tuesday: President Lincoln’s Birthday
Today marks Abraham Lincoln’s 210th birthday. America’s most beloved President was born on February 12,…
Topics in History: Five Points: The Heart and Soul of Denver
In recent decades, the city of Denver has undergone a drastic transformation both aesthetically and…
Native American Tribal Membership
How do you become an official member of a Native American Tribe in Colorado? The…
OCR Correction Makes Our Shared History More Accessible to All
We at the State Library are honored to be partnering with the cultural and civic…
Friday Grab Bag, February 8, 2019
More on Runge: Born in Germany in 1794, Runge not only discovered caffeine, but also…
Colorado Commission on Higher Education approves $550,000 in OER grant funding
The Colorado Commission on Higher Education approved 20 proposals that will provide nearly $550,000 in…
Colorado Downtown Streets
Safety, walkability, transportation, and aesthetic design are all important components of planning a downtown commercial…
Feeling the love? We have two CSL in Session webinars this month!
Join us on Wednesday February 20, 2019, from 12 – 1 PM MT for Tear Down This…