CHNC News! Historic African American Newspapers Now Available
In a few short years CHNC has grown tremendously and made some exciting changes. We…
Learning
Early Literacy and Math
Cognitive development is the construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem-solving, language learning and decision-making…
Going to a Pumpkin Patch or Apple Picking?
No matter which one you are doing this year, or even if you’re doing both,…
Trick or Treat? Sing with me!
As a caregiver and/or parent, you can have fun with your little ones this Halloween…
Family Members, Friends, and Neighbors (FFN) Child care providers
FFN caregivers present many challenges to any library wishing to serve them. They might not…
Topics in History: Dearfield, Colorado
The town of Dearfield, located 30 miles east of Greeley, was established on May 5,…
LiteracyGo the New Tablet from AWE Learning
During our summer kits preparation time, Deborah from John C Fremont Library shared with us…
Benefits of Reading with Children
If you are related to the fields of early literacy, libraries, education, child development, brain…
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…
Topics in History: Women’s Suffrage
On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was finally ratified, giving women…
Special Education Resources
Students with disabilities, gifted students, and culturally/linguistically diverse students are among the populations served by…
Guest Post: SPELL—The Basics and Takeaways
This guest post was written by Rachel Talpers, MLIS student at the University of Denver, with…
Spotlight on Sharing: Library-Created Apps
In 2016, two new apps were launched through the collaborative efforts of Colorado libraries and…
Chicano Community Newspaper added to CHNC
The Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection is pleased to announce the addition of La Cucaracha, a…
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…
Registration Open for SPELL Symposium
We are pleased to announce that the SPELL (Supporting Parents in Early Literacy through Libraries)…
Spotlight on Sharing: Therapy Dogs Help Struggling Readers
Children who struggle with reading can find it stressful to read aloud in front of their…
Spotlight on Sharing: Rethinking Large Print
Readers of large print come in all ages and abilities. Large print is appealing because…
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…
2016 CLEL Bell Award Winners Announced
Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) announced the winners of their annual CLEL Bell Picture…