Violence Prevention
In addition to the tragic events at Virginia Tech, this week also marked the anniversaries of two other tragedies with …
Resource Sharing
Information on activities and initiatives that promote the sharing of materials, programming, skills, and talents among Colorado’s library and cultural heritage communities.
Arbor Day
Arbor Day is coming up. According to the National Arbor Day Foundation, National Arbor Day is the last Friday in …
Left Lane Law
On my daily commute I am often frustrated by drivers committed to driving in the left lane, the passing lane, …
Credit Report Security Freeze Act
Since the passage in 2005 of the Credit Report Security Freeze Act, consumers are allowed to place a security freeze …
Renewable Energy
Governor Bill Ritter signed two renewable energy bills into law last week. House Bill 1281 requires large utility companies to …
Mortgage Brokers
During the present legislative session several bills have been introduced concerning the regulation of mortgage brokers in Colorado. These bills …
How does your garden grow?
March 21st is the first official day of spring. The daffodils are coming up and ready to bloom. I’m starting …
Where the Columbines Grow: Colorado’s First State Song
On March 12, 2007, John Denver’s “Rocky Mountain High” was adopted as Colorado’s second state song by the passage of …
Colorado Economic Outlook
Wonder how our state is doing? Our library has just received the 2007 Colorado Business Economic Outlook from the Leeds …
Homelessness in Colorado
Statistics on the homeless population are often hard to find. The good news is that a new report has been …
Child Abuse
Our library just received Child Abuse and Neglect: An Introductory Manual for Professionals and Paraprofessionals, 2006, a great resource from …
Tax Time
Tax season has arrived. April 17th is only six weeks away, and it’s time to buckle down, get out those …
Junk Mail
Colorado HB07-1303, recently introduced in the State Legislature, would, if passed, create an opt-out list for people to not receive …
Colorado’s Forests
New information on the problem of our changing forests has recently been published. The 2006 Report on the Health of …
Colorado Adoption Resources
CoSPL has many resources for adoptive parents as well as those considering adopting. If you are searching for Colorado adoption …
Liquid De-icers
With so many snow storms this year you may wonder what effect the liquid de-icers have on your automobile. CDOT …
Foreclosure Hotline
The Colorado Division of Housing has a free service for Colorado homeowners who have questions about their home loans. The …
Blizzards and Livestock
Earlier this month ranchers in southeast Colorado faced a tough challenge — a huge blizzard that stranded cattle and other …
Snow in Colorado
Colorado has had more than its share of snow this winter. A 1997, but still relevant, title in our collection, …
The Colorado Governor's Mansion
Colorado’s executive mansion at 8th and Logan streets on Capitol Hill is a beautiful home with a long history. It …