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Lifelong Literacy

Tips and resources to help parents, teachers, and librarians promote reading, reading skills, and learning at every stage of life.

CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

Serving Community, Caregiver, and Child: A Growing Readers Together Course

Posted on behalf of Melody Garcia and Growing Readers Together. The Growing Readers Together (GRT)…

Amy Hitchner, January 10, 2023
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

#OceansofPossibilities: Growing Readers Together CSLP Social Media Campaign

Are you looking for social media resources to use during your library’s summer programming this…

Amy Hitchner, May 9, 2022
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

Play, Learn, and Grow Videos in Spanish

Growing Readers Together is excited to announce the availability of Spanish language videos and activity…

Amy Hitchner, April 8, 2022
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

GRT Quick Bites: Serving Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers

In and out of the library, children are being cared for by grandparents, siblings, neighbors,…

Marisa Wood, November 2, 2021
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

Reimagining School Readiness Virtual Workshop

Are you interested in learning more about research-based early literacy promising practices and ideas for…

Marisa Wood, July 12, 2021
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

Play, Learn, and Grow Video Launch

Growing Readers Together is proud to announce our video-based, caregiver workshop is ready to share…

Marisa Wood, April 6, 2021
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

Upcoming GRT Quick Bites: Mindful Moments in Storytime with Melody Garcia

Join us on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 12:00 pm MT for Mindful Moments in Storytime…

Marisa Wood, January 26, 2021
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

Webinar Archive: Growing Readers Together in 2021

For anyone that was unable to join us last week, the recording of the Growing…

Marisa Wood, January 25, 2021
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

Colorado State Library announces 5th year of Growing Readers Together

The Colorado State Library (CSL) is excited to announce a 5th year of funding by the…

Marisa Wood, December 21, 2020
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

Upcoming Quick Bites: STEM with Toddlers: Yes You Can! with Kate Brunner

Join us on Tuesday, December 22 at 12:00 pm for STEM with Toddlers: Yes You…

Marisa Wood, December 11, 2020
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

November is National Family Literacy Month!

Over the past several decades, practitioners across the country have recognized the strong correlation between…

Marisa Wood, October 26, 2020
Lifelong Literacy

5 Early Learning Library Take and Make Kits

What is it? Library staff are missing patrons due to COVID 19 distancing but continue…

Regan Harper, July 9, 2020
Lifelong Literacy

Help Needed! Early Milestones Colorado Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 on Early Childhood Industry

Early Milestones Colorado is conducting a research study to understand the impact of the pandemic…

Marisa Wood, June 29, 2020
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

State Library Receives an additional $450,000 over 3 Years for Early Literacy in Libraries

In 2019, the Colorado State Library received a $150,000 Preschool Development Grant from the Colorado…

Marisa Wood, January 6, 2020
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

2019 Early Literacy Tour Recap

This post was written by Sharon Morris, Director of Library Development for the Colorado State Library….

Marisa Wood, November 25, 2019
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

Colorado Literacy Week is in Full Swing!

This week, Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera is leading a tour across the state, visiting small…

Marisa Wood, November 20, 2019
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

One Book Colorado Voting is Now Open!

Each year, One Book Colorado gives away copies of the same book to every 4-year-old…

Marisa Wood, November 1, 2019
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

RESCHEDULED GRT@Your Library: Innovate & Inspire with Gail & Kate

Join Kate & Gail on November 19 from 12:00-1:00 pm MT to learn about the GRT…

Marisa Wood, October 29, 2019
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

Upcoming GRT@Your Library Webinar: Dream & Discover with Melody & Gail

Join Melody & Gail on October 29 from 12:00-1:00 PM to learn about the GRT…

Marisa Wood, October 21, 2019
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

Upcoming GRT@Your Library Webinar: Explore & Examine with Kate & Melody

Join Kate & Melody on October 22 from 12:00-1:00 PM  to learn about the GRT…

Marisa Wood, October 10, 2019
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