Hidden Gems: Volunteers of America – Colorado
Amanda Webb is the Senior Fitness Specialist with the Volunteers of America Healthy Aging Program. Amanda has answered some questions …
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 Gems: Tales & Travel
Mary Beth Riedner is the creator of Tales & Travel Memory Programs. She has answered some questions below to help …
Hidden Gems: MUSIC & MEMORY®
Justin Russo oversees programming for Music & Memory, including work with public libraries, senior care organizations, and community partners. His role includes developing trainings, supporting implementation, speaking engagements, and helping partners use personalized music to improve quality of life for older adults and their care partners.
Hidden Gem: CU Anschutz Multidisciplinary Center on Aging – Falls Prevention Coalition
Jodi Waterhouse is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Programs for the CU Anschutz Multidisciplinary Center on Aging. Jodi has …
Hidden Gem: The Next50 Foundation
Next50 Foundation is a private foundation based in Colorado with a national focus on making aging more affordable and equitable. We work at the intersection of philanthropy, policy, research, and narrative change to improve the economic well-being of older adults, particularly those who have been historically marginalized. Our work spans housing, healthcare affordability, workforce participation, digital access, and ending ageism, with a strong emphasis on systems change and partnerships.
Hidden Gems: The CSU Extension Offices for Adult Services Programs
Ginger Williams is the State Health Education Specialist and Healthy Aging Assistant Professor for the CSU Extension Office. Sue Schneider …
Hidden Gem: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment – Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Action Coalition
Learn about the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Coalition and their potential to help you serve the adults in your community with Program Coordinator, Monica Maly. Resources and ideas are peppered throughout the article, but they will be listed for your convenience at the end.
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 …
On the Library Trail: Eastern Plains Edition
For two days and through hours of corn fields, feed lots, cattle, and wind farms, I ventured through the Eastern …
Remembering, Recovering, and Reuniting: Commemorating International Overdose Awareness Day
Every year on August 31st, the world unites for International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). This powerful day transcends borders, languages, …
Catch Up on Webinars for Adult Services from Colorado State Library
Among the many services that Colorado State Library provides for our state, we provide access to learning opportunities for our …
Program Spotlight: Grand County Library’s Outdoor Adventurers
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Program Spotlight: Teen D&D and Ladies D&D at Lone Cone Library
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Program Spotlight: Broomfield Library’s Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Bonanza
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …