Time Machine Tuesday: The State Office Building Turns 100

…The architect hired to design the State Office Building was William N. Bowman, who specialized in designing public buildings. First arriving in Denver in 1910, Bowman eventually designed courthouses for… (Search hits: 0 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 453.92)

Free Online Learning Opportunities for April 2024

…learn how onboarding works to support staff, reduce turnover, and increase productivity and value for your organization. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars   Thursday, Apr 18 (11… (Search hits: 91 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 432.03)

Adventures in Summer Programming

…we shared (and didn’t share) throughout the workshops’ presentations. The guidebook we shared (and you doodled all over and wrote notes in) is also available to download as a PDF…. (Search hits: 10 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 430.41)

2022 Fall Collaborative Summer Learning Program Workshops: Resources

In fall 2022, Colorado State Library and Growing Readers Together held four in-person workshops and one online workshop to support programming, outreach, and services for Colorado libraries participating in the… (Search hits: 6 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 426.41)

Free Online Learning Opportunities for February 2024

…devices, and mobile apps, which can be used in a range of settings, such as education, employment, and independent living. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.pacer.org/workshops/   Thursday,… (Search hits: 77 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 395.41)

Free Online Learning Opportunities for January 2024

…For more information and to register, visit: https://www.pacer.org/workshops/   Wednesday, Jan 17 (12-1 pm) All aboard GrantStation (GrantStation) Finding the funds needed to fulfill your mission is a never-ending challenge… (Search hits: 75 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 385.81)

CSL in Session: Science Corners: Going from Eeeeek to Awww!

…is required for this webinar! The session is offered via Adobe Connect. You can access the classroom via the Libraries Learn website listed below. This session will be recorded. https://www.librarieslearn.org/calendar/science-corners-going-from-eeeeek-to-awww (Search hits: 3 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 365.43)

Library Board Essentials Virtual Workshops – July 2020

workshops will be offered online using the Zoom platform. Each workshop will be limited to 25 participants, and advance registration is required. Please see below for additional details and links… (Search hits: 15 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 355.12)

Colorado Fireworks Safety, Rules, and Laws

…you buy or use illegal fireworks. It is also important to understand the fire safety risks of using fireworks. Fireworks sales and displays are regulated by the Colorado Division of… (Search hits: 13 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 353.12)

Touring Colorado’s Collections: The Art of Eugene George Standingbear

…writings, dance, music, and visual art have done what he desired them to do: provide a better understanding of him as an individual, preserved his American Indian heritage, taught younger… (Search hits: 8 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 76.39)

Sunrise and Sunset Reviews

No, I’m not talking about the “wow, what a beautiful sunset!” type reviews.  In this case, sunset and sunrise reviews are a set of reviews published by the Department of… (Search hits: 9 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 1145.93)

Online Reference Resources

…Blue Book Pricing Reports and Reviews National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Consumer Protection Better Business Bureau Stop Fraud Colorado Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information Fraud.org Forms & Legal Resources Colorado… (Search hits: 7 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 74.11)

Helping Your Community with Internet

…$30 off of their monthly Internet bills and a one-time $100 discount on laptops, tablets, or desktop computers. This could be a great opportunity for many of your patrons. Find… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 41.29)

Fire Bans, Burning Restrictions, and Fireworks in Colorado

…and safety tips, see the DFPS’s Fireworks webpage. And after the holiday is over, if you have leftover fireworks, see this information from CDPHE on safe disposal of fireworks.  … (Search hits: 8 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 325.09)

Ban on Fireworks, Open Burning

…burns for agricultural or irrigation purposes. Commercial, professional and municipal fireworks displays are allowed when written approval has been granted by the sheriff of the county in which the fireworks (Search hits: 3 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 297.07)

Works Progress Administration (WPA)

During the Depression of the 1930s many federal programs were set up to help get Americans back to work. One of these was the Works Progress Administration or WPA. Although… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 285.86)

Recidivism – What Works

An interesting report has just been issued on efforts to reduce recidivism (repeat offenders) and what effect incarceration has on crime. “What Works: Effective Recidivism Reduction and Risk-Focused Prevention Programs,”… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 285.86)

Hidden Gem: 211 Colorado’s Database and Community Resource Managers

Kasey Harlos is the Senior Director at 211 and Disaster Response for Mile High United Way. They’ve answered some questions below to help librarians around Colorado learn about their organization,… (Search hits: 13 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 159.66)

Colorado Libraries in the 2010s: Computers, Technology, & Gadgets

…who was hired after one-to-one tutoring on computer skills and online applications. Red Feather Lakes Public Library sign of new computer lab in 2012. Poudre River Public Library District Tutoring…. (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 153.03)

New Titles in the Book Club Resource Collection

…copies of a book. Over the past year, we have intentionally sought out works by writers from minority backgrounds, as well as works that directly handle matters of equity, diversity,… (Search hits: 19 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 136.05)