Longer Book Club Reads in the Colorado Book Club Resource

…opposes him. The quest for the king’s freedom destroys his adviser, the brilliant Cardinal Wolsey, and leaves a power vacuum. Into this impasse steps Thomas Cromwell. Cromwell is a wholly… (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 33.49)

Celebrate National Poetry Month with Your Book Club!

…This was the title for the 2021 Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado. https://conflictresolutionmonth.org/ If They Come for Us: Poems, by Fatimah Asghar From a co-creator of the Emmy-nominated web series… (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 43.8)

LGBTQ History Now Included in CHNC

…Associate Curator of LGBTQ History at History Colorado. The first issue hit stands on April 2, 1976. Phil Price, a student at the University of Colorado, launched the newspaper out… (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 36.53)

Unwanted and Leftover Medications

…donated by patients, residents, or patients’ next of kin, by donating them to non-profit organizations to be re-dispensed to others in need. The bill was originally crafted with the idea… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 35.84)

Trustee Corner – March 2020

…about your specific situation. In this issue: What Happens When Libraries Go Fine Free? Resources: Going Fine Free Pandemic Preparedness Better Boards = Better Communities Call for Contributions What Happens… (Search hits: 12 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 35.64)

Preparing for Wildfire Season

…including fact sheets for wildfire protection planning, “firewise” construction, and protecting your home from wildfire. The site also provides samples and templates to help communities create their own wildfire plans…. (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 35.04)

The K-12 Library Connection, April 11, 2022

…an online celebration of diverse authors, held on May 1st/2nd, 2020. Access the recorded authors and learn more about this wonderful event: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverywhereBookFest/videos. One of Becky’s favorite sessions is this… (Search hits: 5 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 34.34)

The 5 Early Literacy Practices: Talk

…Inc • Tips on learning to talk. https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/301-tips-on-learning-to-talk • Understanding Language Development in Preschoolers. http://www.getreadytoread.org/early-learning-childhood-basics/early-childhood/understanding-language-development-in-preschoolers • Preschooler language development. http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/reading-language/reading-milestones/preschooler-language-development-milestones/preschooler-talking/ • Serve and return. https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/serve-and-return/ • Talking to babies. https://www.parentingscience.com/talking-to-babies.html… (Search hits: 7 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 34.29)

Book Club – Inside and Out

…(http://www.ccjrc.org) Prison Policy Initiative (https://www.prisonpolicy.org/) Colorado Department of Corrections (https://www.cdoc.colorado.gov) Did you know that the State Library has a unit dedicated to institutional libraries within the State? Institutional libraries within… (Search hits: 8 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 34.25)

Protecting Our Environment

for the Surface Coating Industry Fact Sheet on Mercury in Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) A Guide to Environmental Regulations for Abrasive Blast Cleaning Operations Oil and Gas Industry Spills and… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 33.56)

Getting Ready for the Big Storm

…check road conditions before venturing out. Current conditions are available on CDOT’s cotrip.org website or, if you can’t get online, you can dial 511 for current road conditions. Also, make… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 33.56)

Friday Grab Bag, January 26, 2024

…January 31 is National Hot Chocolate Day, and High Plains Library District is celebrating with free cocoa and stir-ins like mini marshmallows and candy cane bits. Stop by Kersey Library… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 33.56)

Friday Grab Bag, September 15, 2023

…Register. REFORMA Colorado Conference Friday, October 20, 2023 at the University of Denver Register Online Learning Opportunities in September 2023 for Library Staff. Browse this calendar of free online learning… (Search hits: 9 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 37.98)

800+ Titles Now in the Book Club Resource!

…Strossen The updated paperback edition of HATE dispels misunderstandings plaguing our perennial debates about “hate speech vs. free speech,” showing that the First Amendment approach promotes free speech and democracy,… (Search hits: 7 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 33.43)

Changes in Colorado Government

…Ritter completes his final week in office, his website details some of his accomplishments during his 4 years in office, as well as his executive orders, letters and proclamations, speeches,… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 32.03)

Touring Colorado’s Collections: Arvada Historical Society

…6, 2023, https://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org/?a=cl&cl=CL1&sp=AVP Arvada Historical Society, accessed July 6, 2023, https://historyarvada.org/ “The Founding of Our Community,” City of Arvada, accessed June 20, 2023, https://www.arvadaco.gov/589/The-Founding-of-Our-Community “The History of Arvada High,” Arvada… (Search hits: 8 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 31.97)

Hidden Gem: Tax Rebate Resources and Support from Get Ahead Colorado

free tax filing (could be a one-time event or multiple) Apply for your organization to become an IRS-certified tax preparation site and include tax assistance in your programming all through… (Search hits: 12 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 33.36)

Fighting Summer Slide – Bag of Tricks

…there are quite a few free ones. Loyal Books – http://www.loyalbooks.com/ Loyal Books is a free service that provides audiobook and ebook downloads. Before changing its name to Loyal Books,… (Search hits: 7 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 32.73)

Temporary Discount on Newspaper Digitization Costs

As part of a promotional effort, one of the digitization partners working with the Colorado State Library and the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection is offering a limited time price reduction… (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 32.73)

Book Club Author Suggestion: James Baldwin

price one pays for pursuing any profession or calling is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side.” The Price of a Ticket “Does the law exist for the purpose of… (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 32.73)