Protecting your Home from Forest Fire
Our unusally dry summer has led to increased fire danger, as evidenced by the recent Fourmile Fire, among the most …
Colorado Virtual Library
Filmed in Colorado
Have you ever thought about putting together a list of movies set in Colorado? The Colorado Office of Film, Television …
2010 Blue Book now online
The November election is fast approaching, and those who are receiving mail-in ballots will receive them in less than a …
Colorado Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Sept 13-17, 2010
In support of H. Res 1472, Governor Bill Ritter signed a proclamation designating September 13-17 as Colorado Adult Education and …
Photo Contests
Are you a photographer who enjoys capturing Colorado’s wonders through your lens? If so, there are several state-sponsored photo contests …
Colorado State Fair
The Colorado State Fair, brought to you by the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture, is going on right now! (through Labor …
Bed bugs!
Perhaps you’ve heard the commotion about the influx of bed bugs in Colorado and the nuisance they can become. Bed …
Enjoy the outdoors at Colorado State Parks
Although summer is drawing near it’s end, there is still time to enjoy nature at one of Colorado’s State Parks. …
Colorado has a Poet Laureate.
Per Executive order A2010-127, available at our library, Colorado has an official Poet Laureate.David Mason was born and raised in …
CU’s Journalism School to Close
According to a Denver Post story appearing today, the University of Colorado is planning to close its School of Journalism …
Job and Resource Fair
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is hosting the E-3 Job and Resource Fair at the Convention Center September …
Motor Vehicle Law Resource Book
The Colorado Legislative Council, the non-partisan research branch of the General Assembly, has just released a new information guide on …
CSAPs
This year’s CSAP scores were released on Tuesday, and found, for the most part, little change from last year. The …
Primary Election
The Denver Post this morning reported that this year’s primary election, which is a mail-in ballot election in most Colorado …
Living with Bears
Bears have been in the news a lot lately, with everything from a bear attack near Yellowstone to a bear …
Wildlife for Kids
Did you know that the Colorado Division of Wildlife has a special section on its website devoted to kids? The …
New Size Record for Fish Caught in Colorado
A 14-year-old from Golden set a record June 4 when he reeled in the heaviest fish ever caught (on record) …
General Mills 100,000 Book Giveaway!
Here’s a great opportunity for libraries to get free books.According to General Mills:“As part of a commitment to children’s literacy, …
Avoid Rip-Offs and Scams
A story in today’s Denver Post brings attention to a growing trend: scams and rip-offs for home maintenance work, particularly …
Summer Heat Dangers – Don't Leave your Kids in the Car
It’s now July, the hottest month of the year in Colorado, and if you’re planning on taking a child or …