April is Stress Awareness Month
Perhaps appropriately, given the times we find ourselves in, the month of April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month. It’s …
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New Resources on Federal and State Laws Pertaining to COVID-19
Several new memos and Issue Briefs have recently been released by Colorado Legislative Council Staff that provide some guidance on …
Pandemic Practices: Mobile Hotspots
In response to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing protocols, we are moving more of our lives online, including work …
How Did Colorado’s Counties Get Their Names?
Colorado has 64 counties. The 17 original counties were established in 1861, when Colorado was still a territory. The most …
Pedestrianism – A 19th Century Quirk for 21st Century Life?
Today – the first Wednesday in April – just so happens to be National Walking Day. It’s a timely marker …
Time Machine Tuesday: Early Development of the Telephone in Colorado
Alexander Graham Bell first patented the telephone in 1876, the same year Colorado became a state. At first, people believed …
Pandemic Preparedness for Colorado Libraries – Updated 3/31
UPDATED 3/31/2020 – scroll to end for additional resources As we watch the global outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) spread in …
Tips for Avoiding Scams Related to COVID-19
In these troubling times, most of us have come together to (at least virtually!) support each other and our communities. …
Stories of Colorado: Social Distancing Diaries
Looking for an activity to keep you busy, and connect with friends and family? Consider creating an oral history via …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado School Buildings, 1910
A new addition to the State Publications Library’s digital collection is School Buildings, published by the Colorado Department of Public …
Fire and Flood Season is Coming – Is Your Library Ready?
Right now, as we focus on library closures and service reductions due to the global pandemic, it’s important to remember …
Colorado Governors: Benjamin Eaton
Benjamin Harrison Eaton first came to Colorado in the 1859 Gold Rush. He had been born in Ohio in 1833, …
Face Masks and Virus Protection
Can a face mask protect you from coronavirus? Lately there have been many arguments over the efficacy of face masks …
How Gunnison Dealt with the 1918 Flu Pandemic
The year was 1918 and a flu pandemic was in full swing. The disease would, all told, claim many millions …
Understanding and Identifying Bird Nests
Springtime means new baby birds. But before their eggs can be laid and hatched, bird parents must find or build …
Creating Healthy Places
The places where we live, work and play can have a direct effect on our health. With that in mind, …
Trustee Corner – March 2020
The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal …
The Science and Grandeur of Glaciers
When you picture a glacier, you probably imagine the Arctic. In fact, about 10% of the world’s total land area …
Time Machine Tuesday: Building the State Capitol
Today, the Capitol Building with its famous gold dome is one of the most recognized symbols of our state. But …
At the Legislature: Family and Medical Leave for Employees
Among the issues at the Capitol receiving a significant amount of attention this year is a proposed state-run family and …