Resources for Teaching Colorado History
If you’re a teacher and Colorado history is among your subjects this school year, the State of Colorado and our …
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.
The Architecture of the CU Boulder Campus
New to our library’s collection is Body & Soul: A Partnership of Architecture and Academics at the University of Colorado …
Operation Game Thief – Help Stop Poachers
Incidents of illegal killing of wildlife are becoming more common in Colorado. On Monday, a deer was killed illegally in …
Plan Your Career with My Colorado Journey
Are you looking for a tool to help you navigate the complex web of education and career opportunities in Colorado? …
Vote for Colorado’s Most Significant Artifact
Libraries, museums, archives, and historical societies around the state hold amazing treasures in their collections, each contributing to the fabric …
Colorado Proud: 20 Years of Locally-Sourced Food
You’ve probably seen the Colorado Proud logo on produce, meat, and dairy products that you buy at the grocery store. …
Time Machine Tuesday: Homesteading on the Great Plains
Today, Colorado is experiencing record growth in its urban areas. But a century ago, many of those who moved to …
“A Walk Through the System” – A Resource for Victims
One of the most frequently accessed resources in our library collection is A Walk Through The System: A Guide for …
Colorado Governors: Frederick W. Pitkin
Colorado’s Pitkin County was named for Frederick Walker Pitkin, who served as governor of the state from 1879 to 1883. …
Time Machine Tuesday: Ice Cream!
Ice cream — it’s one of America’s favorite summer traditions. July is National Ice Cream Month and it was on …
Colorado Bicycling Map
What are the best — and most scenic — roads for bicycling in Colorado? To find out, view the Colorado …
Time Machine Tuesday: Lakewood Turns 50
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Lakewood’s incorporation as a city, but its history goes back much further than …
Colorado Colleges and Universities: Colorado Northwestern Community College
Continuing our series on Colorado’s state institutions of higher education, today we turn the spotlight on Colorado Northwestern Community College. …
Updates to the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act
This year the Colorado General Assembly passed legislation updating the Clean Indoor Air Act. HB19-1076 includes several major updates to …
Time Machine Tuesday: Archaeology of Southwestern Colorado
In the summer of 1921, one of Colorado’s leading archaeologists, Jean Allard Jeançon, set out with a team of colleagues …
25th Anniversary of the South Canyon Fire
This past Saturday marked the 25th anniversary of the South Canyon Fire near Glenwood Springs, which claimed the lives of …
Colorado Shines – A Resource for Finding Early Childhood Programs
Children’s brains develop faster during their first five years than at any other times during their lifetimes. That’s why early …
Colorado Fishing Atlas
Looking for a great place to go fishing, but not sure where to start? Then check out the Colorado Fishing …
Colorado State Parks: Castlewood Canyon
Located near Franktown, Colorado, Castlewood Canyon State Park is a great getaway just a short drive from the Denver metro …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Chautauqua
In the late nineteenth century, the Chautauqua movement swept the country, including Colorado — establishing a summer tradition that combined …