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Lifelong Literacy

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, Lifelong Literacy

To be Bilingual; Benefits of knowing two languages

In this country where I’m living now, or to be more specific, the state where…

Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez, January 29, 2018
Lifelong Literacy

Getting Ready for Kindergarten with My Library (Part 1)

   Getting Ready for Kinder using the “Colorado Day by Day Family Literacy Calendar” And…

Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez, January 25, 2018
Lifelong Literacy

The 5 Early Literacy Practices: Sing

“Gallina=chicken, puerta=door, ventana=window y pluma=pen” Those are words of a traditional rhyme back in my…

Pamela Mejia de Rodriguez, January 23, 2018
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 One Book 4 Colorado Voting is Open!

We’re excited to launch the One Book 4 Colorado (OB4CO) voting period today! Each spring…

Regan Harper, December 1, 2017
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
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