Full-Day Kindergarten
Just days before the end of their session, the Colorado Legislature approved funding for full-day kindergarten — one of Governor …
Colorado Virtual Library
Oral Histories and Audio recording – Bag of Tricks
I saw a meme the other day that said, “I’m sorry I didn’t answer my phone when you called. I …
New Wyoming Collections added to the Digital Public Library of America
The Plains to Peaks Collective (PPC) recently added new historic Colorado and Wyoming collections to the Digital Public Library of …
May is American Wetlands Month
Wetlands and riparian areas are important parts of our ecosystem. They provide for a diverse array of fish and wildlife …
Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX)
Colorado Parks & Wildlife has a free new app that “endeavors to map every trail in the state of Colorado.” …
Colorado Hazard Mapping Tools
Flood season has arrived, and the State of Colorado has a number of online tools useful for mapping areas at …
Time Machine Tuesday: Eugene Field in Colorado
You may be familiar with the Eugene Field branch of the Denver Public Library, but have you ever wondered, who …
Looking for a Summer Job?
Before you know it, school will be out for the summer, so now is a great time to start searching …
Interactive Data Tools from the State Demography Office
The State Demography Office (SDO) has recently updated several of their interactive online data and mapping tools. These tools provide …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Colorado State Board of Examiners of Architects
On April 26, 1909, the Colorado Legislature passed a law requiring architects to be licensed in order to practice in …
CSL Resource Kits and How to Borrow Them
You have been hearing a lot lately about programming resource kits being available from the Colorado State Library: Everything from NASA …
Making a habit of Habitica – Bag of Tricks
Habitica is an online task management application that, as its name implies, helps you build habits, end bad habits, and …
Protecting Our Environment
Today is Earth Day. Here are some helpful resources from our library that you can use to learn more about …
20 Years After Columbine
This Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of one of the greatest tragedies in our state’s history, the April 20, 1999 …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado’s Wildlife Company
Thirty years ago the Colorado Division of Wildlife began publishing a series of brochures that they named “Colorado’s Wildlife Company.” …
What to Know When Buying Eggs
With Easter just a few days away, you may be planning to buy eggs. As you look through the many …
Colorado History in 100 Objects
One of the most engaging ways to learn about the past is through artifacts. In the same way that “a …
NASA@ My Library kits are here!
The Colorado State Library (CSL) is so excited to participate in NASA@ My Library! This project connects NASA, public libraries, …
Enjoy the Outdoors with Your Dog
Experiencing Colorado’s great outdoors is even more fun when you bring your dog! Dogs are allowed in most Colorado State …
Safe2Tell Colorado
It’s not always easy for teens to report safety concerns to adults — but reporting can save lives. That’s why …