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 …
Learning
From the many facets of literacy to continuing education and professional development, lifelong learning takes many forms. Explore the opportunities and ideas that await you.
The K-12 Library Connection: Celebrating the Freedom to Read
Celebrating the Freedom to Read Why celebrate the freedom to read? I recently had the incredible opportunity to visit the …
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 …
Hidden Gem: Senior Companions from Spark the Change Colorado
Laura Kinder is the Director of the Empowering Aging Department at Spark the Change Colorado and Terri Patrick, Senior Companion …
Updating the Colorado Public Library Standards
Colorado State Library is updating the Co Public Library Standards (CPL Standards). Help develop the new version for 2024 and …
Digital Access Plan for Every Library: What’s Your Ecosystem Look Like?
As you may have heard by now, the State of Colorado is in the process of creating its first Digital …
Program Spotlight: Basalt Library’s Let’s Talk About It: Mental Wellness & Overdose Prevention
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Older and Aging Adults Technology Training and Wellness: OATS, Senior Planet, and AARP at Colorado Libraries
Coloradans are getting older. So is everyone else. What else is new? What’s new is that aging has never been …
The K-12 Library Connection: 2023-24 Back to School Edition
Welcome back to school, Colorado school library professionals! How will you share all that you, your library program, and your school and district library resources have to offer students and teachers? Check out these Relationship Building reflection questions and resources and share your own tips and tricks!
Hidden Gem: Re-entry Resources from Remerg
Carol Peeples is the Executive Director at Remerg . They’ve answered some questions below to help librarians around Colorado learn …
Program Spotlight: Pueblo Community College Library’s Shelfie Day
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Check Out Colorado State Parks: The Life of the Library Parks Pass and Backpack Program
The Check Out Colorado State Parks program is the flagship program of the Colorado State Library and Colorado Parks & …
Community Snapshot: Colorado by the Numbers, Your Community by the Numbers
Supporting services to our emerging English speakers, AKA Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals, in our libraries through language access is …
Program Spotlight: New Castle’s Posada Navideña
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: Arapahoe Libraries’ Higher Education in the US 3-Part Series
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
On the Colorado Library Trail
The Adult Library Services Senior Consultant position was a new addition to the Colorado State Library’s Library Development team in …
Hidden Gems: Braille e-Readers from Colorado Talking Book Library
Lorrie Spoering is the Patron Services Readers Advisor at Colorado Talking Book Library . They’ve answered some questions below to …
Save Your Spot at HESTL EdCON 2023!
HESTL EdCON: Answers to Your FAQ What is HESTL EdCON? HESTL EdCON is a one-day, hybrid conference for sharing innovative …
Hidden Gem: Community Dialogue Guide from Space Science Institute
Stephanie Vierow-Fields is the Education Associate at Space Science Institute . They’ve answered some questions below to help librarians around …
Program Spotlight: West Custer County Library’s DMV2GO Program
Colorado libraries share programs they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and want the rest of us to see and celebrate.