Get To Know CSL: Nicolle Davies on Libraries and Librarianship
Note: Nicolle has since left the State Library. This chapter of Get To Know the Colorado State Library (CSL) is …
Colorado Virtual Library
Crime Classification in Colorado
Wondering if a particular crime is a felony, misdemeanor, or petty offense in Colorado? Or the difference between a Class …
Wildlife Discovery for Kids
Kids love learning about animals, and we’re fortunate to live in a state with an amazing variety of mammals, birds, …
New StoryWalk Resources
A StoryWalk® is a fun activity that places laminated pages from a picture book mounted on posts along an outside …
Intellectual Freedom & Public Library Policy
A version of this post originally appeared in the December 2020 issue of the Trustee Corner. Intellectual freedom is a core value of …
LGBTQ History Now Included in CHNC
The Colorado State Library (CSL) and History Colorado (HC) are excited to announce the addition of the first 15 years, …
Interview with OUT FRONT Magazine Co-owner, Addison Herron-Wheeler
Addison Herron-Wheeler is the editor-in-chief and co-owner of OUT FRONT Magazine (OFM), an LGBTQ magazine and daily online publication based …
Vote for Colorado’s New Driver License Design
Colorado driver licenses are changing again. Starting this fall, licenses will be issued with a new design – which you …
A Window to History: Roarin’ 20s Newspapers
One of the many joys of old newspapers is reading with the benefit of hindsight. It is with this hindsight …
Colorado Airports
You’re probably familiar with Denver International Airport, but did you know that there are 75 airports in Colorado? Most of …
Touring Colorado’s Collections: University of Colorado Boulder University Libraries Joins the DPLA
The University of Colorado Boulder University Libraries recently joined the Plains to Peaks Collective (PPC), the Colorado-Wyoming Service Hub of …
Late Winter is a Great Time for Viewing Bald Eagles
If you’re into birding or wildlife watching, late January and February are some of the best times for viewing Bald …
Trustee Corner – January 2021
The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal …
Missing the Stock Show? Learn About Livestock, Virtually
The National Western Stock Show is one of Colorado’s oldest traditions. This January would have been the 115th annual Stock …
January 2021 SWIFT Migration Project Update
With 2020 in the rearview mirror, we wanted to provide an update on the SWIFT migration to the Prospector Interlibrary …
Welcoming New Public Library Trustees: Orientation Tips & Resources
A version of this post originally appeared in the December 2019 issue of the Trustee Corner. At the start of the …
What is the Office of Consumer Counsel?
Did you know that there is a state office whose mission is to advocate for Colorado utility customers? It’s called …
How Wildlife Survive Colorado Winters
As humans, we have houses, heaters, stoves, and warm clothes and blankets to keep us warm and fed during the …
Start of the 2021 Legislative Session
In Colorado, the second Wednesday in January traditionally marks the convening of the State Legislature, which holds a 120-day session. …
Help is Available from Colorado Crisis Services
We all have personal struggles, and if you’re going through a tough time, one of the most helpful things you …