May is American Wetlands Month
Wetlands and riparian areas are important parts of our ecosystem. They provide for a diverse array of fish and wildlife …
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.
Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX)
Colorado Parks & Wildlife has a free new app that “endeavors to map every trail in the state of Colorado.” …
Colorado Hazard Mapping Tools
Flood season has arrived, and the State of Colorado has a number of online tools useful for mapping areas at …
Time Machine Tuesday: Eugene Field in Colorado
You may be familiar with the Eugene Field branch of the Denver Public Library, but have you ever wondered, who …
Looking for a Summer Job?
Before you know it, school will be out for the summer, so now is a great time to start searching …
Interactive Data Tools from the State Demography Office
The State Demography Office (SDO) has recently updated several of their interactive online data and mapping tools. These tools provide …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Colorado State Board of Examiners of Architects
On April 26, 1909, the Colorado Legislature passed a law requiring architects to be licensed in order to practice in …
CSL Resource Kits and How to Borrow Them
You have been hearing a lot lately about programming resource kits being available from the Colorado State Library: Everything from NASA …
Protecting Our Environment
Today is Earth Day. Here are some helpful resources from our library that you can use to learn more about …
20 Years After Columbine
This Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of one of the greatest tragedies in our state’s history, the April 20, 1999 …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado’s Wildlife Company
Thirty years ago the Colorado Division of Wildlife began publishing a series of brochures that they named “Colorado’s Wildlife Company.” …
What to Know When Buying Eggs
With Easter just a few days away, you may be planning to buy eggs. As you look through the many …
Colorado History in 100 Objects
One of the most engaging ways to learn about the past is through artifacts. In the same way that “a …
NASA@ My Library kits are here!
The Colorado State Library (CSL) is so excited to participate in NASA@ My Library! This project connects NASA, public libraries, …
Enjoy the Outdoors with Your Dog
Experiencing Colorado’s great outdoors is even more fun when you bring your dog! Dogs are allowed in most Colorado State …
Safe2Tell Colorado
It’s not always easy for teens to report safety concerns to adults — but reporting can save lives. That’s why …
Time Machine Tuesday: Florissant Fossil Beds
This year, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Since the nineteenth century, scientists have regarded the …
Colorado Colleges and Universities: Colorado Mountain College
In 1965 voters approved the formation of a new junior college district, and two years later Colorado Mountain College held …
Protecting Colorado’s At-Risk Adults
The Colorado Adult Protective Services (APS) Program is a state program that can intervene on behalf of at-risk adults “to …
New Report on the Health of Colorado’s Forests
How did the 2018 fire season affect our state’s forests? What impacts are insects having on our trees? And what …