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 …
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.
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 …
Program Spotlight: High Plains Library District’s People & Places in Colorado History
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
¡Hola! Learning Spanish to Build Connections at the Library
In the ever-evolving landscape of libraries, the ability to connect with our diverse communities is a constant. Like most library …
Hidden Gem: My Colorado Journey from Colorado Workforce Development Council
Keri Funkhouser is a Senior Communications Strategist for the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC). Her team at My Colorado Journey …
Program Spotlight: Library for All at Lakewood Branch, Jefferson County 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: Pikes Peak Library District’s Life-sized Game Night (Intergenerational Edition)
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: Summit County Libraries’ The Wine & True Crime 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 …
Guest blog: “Things have really changed…”
This was authored by Maria DeHerrera, Library Director at Conejos Library District, recipient of the inaugural Colorado State Library travel …
Certification Opportunity: Brain Fitness with Ageless Grace
Demographic trends in Colorado are indisputable: we’re getting older and we’re staying put. According to the Colorado State Demographer’s Office, …
Adventures in Summer Programming
Download the Adventure Summer Workshops 2024 PDF to get all our content and the hyperlinks to resources. Below are some …
Program Spotlight: La Vista Correctional Facility Library’s Ukulele in Visiting
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Guest Blog: “The air hums with anticipation, an almost visible electricity, as REFORMA Colorado gathered for their eleventh annual summit.”
This guest blog was authored by Nick McCarty-Daniels, Library Director at Burlington Library, recipient of the inaugural Colorado State Library …
Program Spotlight: Poudre River Library’s Human Library
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Signs of Welcome at Your Library
Colorado State Library has created “In the Library…” posters and “Yo hablo” button templates for any library to use on …
Program Spotlight: Denver Public Library’s Battle of the Books
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …