Parks and Libraries: Another Year of Access to the Outdoors, and Enrichment and Education for All
Many patrons come in for the Colorado State Park Pass. They appreciate the opportunity the pass provides. Some have even …
Adult Services
Supporting librarians and library staff in Colorado to meet the needs of our vast, diverse, and growing community of adults through all walks of life.
Hidden Gem: Literacy Coalition of Colorado’s Adult Literacy Provider Map
Betsy Winchester is the Board Chair at Literacy Coalition of Colorado (LCC). They’ve answered some questions below to help librarians …
Program Spotlight: Broomfield Library’s Memoir-Writing Workshop Series
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Health Education, Financial Access, and Social Services Webinars for Colorado Libraries: April and May
The landscape of our economy and social services networks shifts beneath our feet, neighbors will increasingly turn to their most …
Program Spotlight: Jefferson County Public Library’s Glitter and Gay Dance
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Upcoming Webinars for Adult Services
Demystifying Genre (Colorado Library Staff Only) Nothing is scarier than trying to help a fan of a genre you yourself …
Program Spotlight: Ignacio Community Library’s Virtual Travel to India
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Hidden Gems: My Friend Ben
Kathleen Bottagaro is the Manager of Research and Partnerships at MyFriendBen . They’ve answered some questions below to help librarians …
Program Spotlight: Akron Library’s Teen Time: Yeet Art Program
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
New Resource Kit: Booktasting the 2024 Colorado Book Awards
Colorado State Library has partnered with Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book to create a “booktasting” kit for libraries …
I <3 Colorado Libraries!
Colorado Department of Education, wherein the Colorado State Library is housed, has shown their love for your library and your …
Program Spotlight: Dolores Public Library’s Books & Bikes Book Club
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Hidden Gem: Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention
Hilary Bryant an is the Program Manager at Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention . They’ve answered some questions …
Program Spotlight: Arapahoe Library’s Community Conversation “Peace & War”
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Public Awareness Campaign
In Colorado, an estimated 90,800 people aged 65 and older live with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. …
Program Spotlight: Buena Vista Library’s Sound Bath for Self-Care
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 at Arapahoe Library District
This guest blog post is authored by Virginia Campbell, Librarian, Spanish Language Services at Arapahoe Library District. She generously shares …
Program Spotlight: Play, Learn, & Grow Family Night at Alamosa Library
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
The Ins and Outs of Check Out Colorado State Parks for Libraries
On August 8, 2024, program administrator and Adult Library Services Senior Consultant for the Colorado State Library, presented an hourlong …
Program Spotlight: Club de Lectura de Cuentos Cortos/ Short Stories Book Club at Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …