October is Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado – Let Book Club Help Spread the Word
Each year, Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado recommends a book for the community at large with the goal of spreading …
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.
Creating a Community Animal Disaster Plan
First responders and researchers have found that during disasters, people are far less likely to evacuate if they are unable …
Time Machine Tuesday: Mine Accidents and Safety
Explosions. Cave-ins. Blasting accidents. Gas leaks. Floods. Carbon monoxide. In the nineteenth and early twentieth century, mining was one of …
Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning
Want to learn a new trade, and earn a paycheck while you learn? Apprenticeships are a great way to advance …
Safe Crossings for Wildlife
Colorado’s rapid population growth affects wildlife by reducing habitat and bringing them in closer contact with humans. Vehicle collisions are …
Remembering Ruben Valdez
Colorado’s first Hispanic Speaker of the House, Ruben Valdez, passed away on Tuesday at age 82. He is remembered as …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Santa Fe Trail
During the nineteenth century the Santa Fe Trail played an important role in the westward expansion of the United States. …
911 Technology in Colorado
This month the Public Utilities Commission issued a new report on 911 services in Colorado. The General Assembly passed legislation …
Five Fall Favorites for Your Book Club
It’s autumn, Keats’ “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,” and while we may be short on mist here in the …
Genetic Testing Scams Targeting Seniors
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is warning of a new type of scam that attempts to gain access …
Fall in Love with Fall
Today is the first day of fall. Days and nights are getting cooler, pumpkin-flavored products are everywhere, and the leaves …
Accessing the Colorado Revised Statutes
The new edition of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) has just been released, incorporating changes made to Colorado law during …
Life Insurance Policy Locator
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)’s Division of Insurance provides helpful tools on …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Transportation Through the Years
New to our library’s digital collection are two historical publications that tell the story of the development of Colorado transportation …
Colorado’s Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA)
Here in Colorado, there’s no doubt we love our pets! So what is the State doing to make sure your …
September is National Attendance Awareness Month
Good attendance is an important part of a student’s academic success. High school students who frequently miss school are more …
The Colorado State Library Book Club Resource: Taking Stock
Greetings! As the new King of the Book Club (not a title bestowed by me, but one I shall accept), …
Opioid Addiction Resources
The State of Colorado offers many resources to assist people who are struggling with opioid addiction and abuse. OpiRescue. This …
The Future of Work
This week, Governor Polis signed Executive Order B 2019 009, which creates the new Office of Future of Work. The …
Time Machine Tuesday: Learning to Drive in 1936
Learning to drive has long been one of the milestones that teenagers most look forward to during their high school …