Colorado Governors: Jesse Fuller McDonald
We are continuing our series introducing Colorado’s governors with Jesse Fuller McDonald, Colorado’s 16th governor.
Miranda Doran-Myers
Historical Lesson Plans for Arbor Day
In honor of this year’s 150th celebration of the first American Arbor Day, let’s take a look back at how Arbor Day was celebrated in Colorado’s schools at the turn of the 20th century.
Colorado State Parks: James M. Robb – Colorado River
This week we’re featuring one of Colorado’s most unique state parks: the James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park.
Showing the Impact of School Libraries
April is School Library Month! Celebrated since 1983, School Library Month marks the celebration of…
How a Long Bill Becomes a Budget
It’s budget season in Colorado! The Colorado General Assembly is busy preparing the state’s budget…
Colorado Governors: James H. Peabody
We are continuing our series introducing Colorado’s governors with James H. Peabody, Colorado’s 13th (and,…
Equal Pay Day and Wage Transparency in Colorado
This year, Equal Pay Day falls on March 15 in the United States. Equal Pay…
Colorado State Parks: Jackson Lake
This installment of our state parks series takes us to the “oasis in the plains”: Jackson Lake State Park.
“Hidden Voices” in the American Music Research Center
One of the perks of working in a library is stumbling across intriguing new resources….
Navigating Waves of Censorship: Resources for Public and School Libraries
We’ve all seen the recent headlines highlighting a startling rise in censorship: legislation banning teachers…
Roses are red…and in Colorado, pink and yellow and purple too
The State Publications Library’s digital repository has many resources from the Colorado State University Extension that can help you grow your own roses all year long!
Wildlife Crossings on CO State Highway 9
SPL staff were excited to read the final reports for a 5-year study by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) highlighting the success of wildlife crossing structures on State Highway 9 (SH-9).
Colorado State Parks: Highline Lake
Highline Lake State Park is a true year-round park, with many activities to explore in every season.
Colorado’s Governors: James B. Orman
We are continuing our series introducing Colorado’s governors with James B. Orman.
Reintroducing Black-Footed Ferrets to Colorado
Did you know that Colorado is home to one of the rarest species in North America? Black-footed ferrets were once considered to be extinct but have recently been reintroduced to their native prairie ecosystem in northern Colorado.
The Digital Repository Top 5: the most popular newly digitized materials of 2021
As we near the end of 2021, we’re sharing the most popular items that the State Publications Library added to our digital repository over the past year.
Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain (and other geographic name changes)
The Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board (Board) recently received approval for its first renaming recommendation: Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain in Clear Creek County.
Colorado State Parks: Harvey Gap
Just in time for the cold weather to set in, we’re profiling one of Colorado’s ice fishing hotspots: Harvey Gap State Park!