Colorado’s National Parks and Monuments

…sent a letter to the NPS requesting designation of the Granada War Relocation Center. Also known as Camp Amache, this site in rural Prowers County was one of ten internment… (Search hits: 23 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 94.69)

Downtown Denver’s Skyline Park

…to be removed as part of an upcoming redesign of Skyline Park Lawrence Halprin was selected to design the park, which featured large geometric concrete planters and fountains meant to… (Search hits: 9 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 37.53)

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

…families rub shoulders with the recently evicted. Each chapter comprises a single hour of the day. Tsiang’s style combines satirical allegory with snatches of poetry, newspaper quotations, non-sequiturs and slogans,… (Search hits: 8 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 37.38)

Book Club – Inside and Out

…story about how one boy is able to maintain his humanity and fight for the truth, in a system designed to strip him of both. Sing, Unburied, Sing, by Jesmyn… (Search hits: 8 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 35.8)

Free Online Learning Opportunities for May 2024

…of content that shines the light on “Heart Hope and Humanity,” their theme for the year which will culminate with their annual convention in Boston this November. Tune in for… (Search hits: 8 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 34.23)

New Titles in the Book Club Resource Collection

…with Seth Meyers and host of The Amber Ruffin Show, Amber Ruffin lives in New York, where she is no one’s First Black Friend and everyone is, as she puts… (Search hits: 7 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 34.08)

Treat your Book Club to a Feast for the Eyes with Graphic Novels

…Kendall The ongoing struggle for women’s rights has spanned human history, touched nearly every culture on Earth, and encompassed a wide range of issues, such as the right to vote,… (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 29.21)

Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways

…ride on one of Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways. These designated roads take visitors through some of the state’s most awe-inspiring landscapes, from majestic mountains to winding canyons to fascinating… (Search hits: 7 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 28.58)

Colorado Child Support Resources

August is Child Support Awareness Month.  Our library has a number of resources on child support that can help you navigate the process.  Examples of publications on this topic available… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 243.41)

Own Your Future Colorado: Resource for Ex-Offenders

With approximately 10,000 inmates being released from prison each year,* reducing recidivism is a large priority for our state. One of the best ways to reduce recidivism is through obtaining… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 243.41)

The 5 Early Literacy Practices: Talk

…might be tempted to think that they will not understand what is going on. But science has shown us the opposite: studies have demonstrated that a human fetus is capable… (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 19.47)

Dinosaurs are the past. School librarians are the future.

…Turgel earned CDE’s Highly Effective Schools Through Libraries designation, a credentialing program which includes demonstrating collaboration with classroom teachers to positively impact student achievement and planning programming that builds community,… (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 24.5)

The Architecture of Jacques Benedict

…clearly influenced by Chicago’s famous Tribune Tower. Although the Denver Post rooted for Benedict’s design, Mayor Stapleton and city officials preferred the Neoclassical-style building envisioned by Civic Center Park designer… (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 24.5)

Time Machine Tuesday: Building the State Capitol

…During the first few years the territorial capital moved around as different towns vied for the honor. Finally, in December 1867, the territorial legislature designated Denver as the capital, and… (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 24.5)

Colorado’s New State Symbols

…shelter pet. Dogs and cats rescued from shelters in Colorado were designated as the state pets in 2013. School kids from Walsenburg came up with the idea. The bill designating… (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 24.5)

Bite-sized Escapism – Reading Short Stories with Your Book Club

…it means to want more from their lives. Coyote Stories, by Mourning Dove A powerful force and yet the butt of humor, the coyote figure runs through the folklore of… (Search hits: 5 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 24.34)

Celebrate National Poetry Month with Your Book Club!

…pandemic, this beautifully designed volume features poems in many inventive styles and structures and shines a light on a moment of reckoning. Call Us What We Carry reveals that Gorman… (Search hits: 5 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 23.56)

Friday Grab Bag, October 20, 2023

…that will help you create exciting new pumpkin designs. View the schedule and register. Summit County Library is holding its 1st Annual Halloween Party at the Main Library in Frisco… (Search hits: 5 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 23.56)

Book clubs…en español!

…website for more information. * La Sombra del Viento, por Carlos Ruiz Zafón Un amanecer de 1945, un muchacho es conducido por su padre a un misterioso lugar oculto en… (Search hits: 5 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 24.34)

Earth Day? How About Every Day!

…understand at all? Or are we telling a story of hope, possibility, and human agency? More importantly, are we making it clear when we talk about this that there are… (Search hits: 5 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 23.56)