Time Machine Tuesday: Gilpin County
During the Colorado Gold Rush, Gilpin County was one of the leading areas attracting miners and prospectors to attempt to …
Colorado Virtual Library
National Library Week
National Library Week is here! Celebrated April 9–15 this year, Library Week “is a time to celebrate the contributions of …
New Report on Heroin Use in Colorado
Today the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) and several partner agencies released a new report on heroin …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado and the Great War
This coming Thursday, April 6, will mark the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into World War I. Europe had been …
Protecting Colorado's Groundwater
Pesticides and chemicals can have an unhealthy effect on groundwater, so the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Colorado State University, and …
Colorado Governors: John Evans
Colorado’s second territorial governor, John Evans, is remembered for his many contributions to the development of Denver, including bringing the …
Mailing Lists
Colorado State Library’s Network & Resource Sharing unit hosts numerous mailing lists for the Colorado library community, and can create new lists for eligible libraries and library-related organizations.
Time Machine Tuesday: Education in Early Colorado
What was the first school organized in Colorado, and who was the first teacher? Where was the first schoolhouse? What …
Colorado Coal Resources
Coal is one of Colorado’s most significant mineral resources, and over the years has played an important part in our …
All About Pikes Peak
Without a doubt, it’s Colorado’s most famous mountain. And while it’s neither the tallest mountain in Colorado nor the most …
Time Machine Tuesday: Child Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month. This campaign for awareness of healthy eating began with National Nutrition Week in 1973, and …
Spring is Here!
Hooray, today is the first day of Spring! Are you interested in learning about the plants and animals that Colorado …
St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish heritage and culture. It’s also a holiday for all ages and therefore …
Time Machine Tuesday: Public Opinion on Water Quality
This week we’re only going back a decade, to 2007, but a lot has changed in ten years concerning today’s …
Colorado Governors: William Gilpin
The first governor of Colorado Territory, William Gilpin, was appointed by Abraham Lincoln and served 1861-62. Born in Pennsylvania in …
Colorado’s Pioneer Women
Everyone knows about Colorado’s famous women like Molly Brown and Baby Doe Tabor, but far less has been written about …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Railroads
In 1885, there were 2,840.51 miles of railroad track in Colorado. That year, W.B. Felker, the State Railroad Commissioner, issued …
March 5-11 is Consumer Protection Week
Many government agencies and nonprofits will be recognizing National Consumer Protection Week March 5-11, 2017. Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies …
Gardening with Native Plants
Spring is coming, and as you begin planning your yard and garden, consider the benefits of using native plants. Native …
Colorado Mountain College 50th Anniversary
To celebrate its 50th Anniversary this year, Colorado Mountain College has set up a new website to gather stories and …