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Lifelong Literacy

CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

Take Note Colorado meets Libraries Rock for a summer full of music

This summer, two statewide programs will combine forces to spread the joy of music and…

Amy Hitchner, January 16, 2018
Lifelong Literacy

“The Library” or La Biblioteca (English version)

For those who don’t know me, my name is Pamela Mejia. I was born and…

Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez, January 15, 2018
Lifelong Literacy

“The Library” or La Biblioteca (Spanish version)

Para aquellos que no me conocen, mi nombre es Pamela Mejia, nací y viví toda…

Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez, January 15, 2018
Lifelong Literacy

New Year, New Challenge: 500 books before 5!

Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. Reading…

Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez, January 8, 2018
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

2018 Colorado Teen Video Challenge

The 2018 Colorado Teen Video Challenge has launched! Sponsored by the Collaborative Summer Library Program…

Amy Hitchner, November 29, 2017
Lifelong Literacy

Bedtime Storytime

Bedtime is a great time for adult caregivers to read books and comfort children before…

Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez, November 1, 2017
Lifelong Literacy

Early Literacy and Math

Cognitive development is the construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem-solving, language learning and decision-making…

Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez, October 19, 2017
Lifelong Literacy

Going to a Pumpkin Patch or Apple Picking?

No matter which one you are doing this year, or even if you’re doing both,…

Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez, October 11, 2017
Lifelong Literacy

Trick or Treat? Sing with me!

As a caregiver and/or parent, you can have fun with your little ones this Halloween…

Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez, October 5, 2017
Lifelong Literacy

Family Members, Friends, and Neighbors (FFN) Child care providers

FFN caregivers present many challenges to any library wishing to serve them. They might not…

Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez, September 11, 2017
Lifelong Literacy

LiteracyGo the New Tablet from AWE Learning

During our summer kits preparation time, Deborah from John C Fremont Library shared with us…

Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez, May 29, 2017
Lifelong Literacy

Benefits of Reading with Children

If you are related to the fields of early literacy, libraries, education, child development, brain…

Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez, May 25, 2017
Lifelong Literacy

To Grow a Reader is Not Out of This World!

During my years as a preschool teacher, I had the opportunity to work in a…

Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez, May 22, 2017
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

Guest Post: SPELL—The Basics and Takeaways

This guest post was written by Rachel Talpers, MLIS student at the University of Denver, with…

Amy Hitchner, October 18, 2016
Lifelong Literacy, Resource Sharing

Spotlight on Sharing: Library-Created Apps

In 2016, two new apps were launched through the collaborative efforts of Colorado libraries and…

Amy Hitchner, October 7, 2016
Lifelong Literacy

Adult Tech Literacy Classes at Estes Valley Library: Supporting a Community on the Move

Don’t let the serene surroundings fool you: Estes Park is a busy place. Hikers and…

Amy Hitchner, August 30, 2016
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

Registration Open for SPELL Symposium

We are pleased to announce that the SPELL (Supporting Parents in Early Literacy through Libraries)…

Amy Hitchner, July 22, 2016
Lifelong Literacy, Resource Sharing

Spotlight on Sharing: Therapy Dogs Help Struggling Readers

Children who struggle with reading can find it stressful to read aloud in front of their…

Amy Hitchner, June 21, 2016
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

One Book 4 Colorado 2016: Bringing books into the homes and hearts of 4-year-olds

This spring, all Colorado 4-year-olds can get a free book! For the fifth year, One…

Amy Hitchner, March 30, 2016
CSL News, Lifelong Literacy

2016 CLEL Bell Award Winners Announced

Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) announced the winners of their annual CLEL Bell Picture…

Amy Hitchner, February 5, 2016
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