Summer Reading Programs
By now, most schoolkids are out on summer break, or will be soon. While summer is a great time to …
Colorado Virtual Library
Time Machine Tuesday: Memorial Day
Before 1972, when Memorial Day began being celebrated on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day was traditionally held on …
LiteracyGo the New Tablet from AWE Learning
During our summer kits preparation time, Deborah from John C Fremont Library shared with us an innovative way to take …
Developmental/Remedial Education
The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) has just released a new publication, Legislative Report on Developmental Education for the …
CHNC News: New titles and a New Partner
In March, the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection (CHNC) and its new partner the Clear Creek County Library District, added two …
Benefits of Reading with Children
If you are related to the fields of early literacy, libraries, education, child development, brain development, etc., you already know …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Colorado Conservation Commission
“It is also vandalism wantonly to destroy or to permit the destruction of what is beautiful in nature, whether it …
Job Hunting for People with Disabilities
Many Colorado businesses offer opportunities for persons with disabilities to become employed, a situation which can greatly enhance the person’s …
To Grow a Reader is Not Out of This World!
During my years as a preschool teacher, I had the opportunity to work in a bilingual school back in my …
New Senior Financial Fraud Hotline
Senior citizens are frequently targeted as victims of financial fraud. So to help curb this worrisome trend, the Colorado Department …
Topics in History: Lakeside Amusement Park
When the weather begins to warm and the school year comes to an end, many start to look for …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Arkansas River Compact
The Arkansas River Compact is an agreement between the states of Colorado and Kansas to avoid disputes over water usage …
Colorado’s Left Lane Law
It’s a frustrating situation: you’re driving down the highway and come upon a slow-moving vehicle in front of you, so …
Colorado Farm to School Program
Colorado’s Farm to School program was started in 2010 with funding from the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Under the motto …
Time Machine Tuesday: Severe Storms
Yesterday the Colorado front range was hit hard with a storm producing heavy rains, hail, lightning, and high winds. The …
Colorado Libraries Collaborate for 25 Years
This year the Colorado Libraries Collaborate (CLC) program is celebrating its 25th year! Originally known as the Colorado Library Card …
Colorado Governors: Alexander Cummings
After the resignation of John Evans, Alexander Cummings (served 1865-1867) was appointed Territorial Governor of Colorado by President Andrew Johnson. Cummings …
Time Machine Tuesday: Public Health in Colorado, 1937
You can learn a lot about American life and culture in past decades by viewing public health reports. Here in …
Caring for Storm-Damaged Trees
Spring snowstorms and freezes like those experienced in Denver metro area this weekend can cause significant tree damage, due to …
Health and Wellness at School
The health of children and youth is an important consideration in schools. Here are some resources available from our library …