Bears and Bird Feeders
Many Coloradans enjoy feeding birds, especially this time of year when hummingbirds are returning to the area. But bird feeders …
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.
What’s In Your Drinking Water?
May 6-12, 2018 is National Drinking Water Week. From lead to fluoride, from private wells to public water systems, there are …
Time Machine Tuesday: Teaching In Colorado
Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day, a day for thanking the educators who made differences in our lives and for …
Rattlesnakes are Back – Be Cautious
This is the time of year when many Coloradans are looking forward to getting back out on the hiking trails. …
Open Educational Resources
Good news for students and professors! On Monday Gov. Hickenlooper signed HB18-1331, a bi-partisan bill that encourages “expanding the use …
Time Machine Tuesday: In Search of the "Climate Cure"
Today we often think of early settlers coming to Colorado seeking wealth, but in fact, just as many — if …
Jobs in Advanced Manufacturing
The Colorado Community College System has developed Colorado Careers, an informational website for those seeking careers in the advanced manufacturing …
School Finance in Colorado
This week’s teacher walkouts have highlighted the issue of school finance in Colorado. Last week the Colorado Legislative Council issued …
Time Machine Tuesday: Denver’s Trees
Friday, April 27 is Arbor Day, a day for encouraging the planting of trees and celebrating their importance. Today, Arbor Day …
Call 811 Before Digging
Gov. Hickenlooper has proclaimed April 2018 as “Dig Safely Month in Colorado.” The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) reminds property owners …
Surveying Historic Properties
What are the hidden stories behind the buildings in your community? How can you determine which ones should be preserved …
Time Machine Tuesday: The State Board of Land Commissioners
One of Colorado’s oldest state agencies is the State Board of Land Commissioners, known informally as the State Land Board. The …
Book Club Welcomes Social Justice Titles!
We at the State Library’s Book Club Resource are pleased to announce some exciting new additions to our Catalog! Not only …
Get Ready for Wildfire Season
With this past winter being relatively dry, fire danger is expected to be higher than usual this year, especially in …
Citizen Science
Colorado State University’s Natural Resources Economy Lab (NREL), along with several other partners, has developed CitSci.org, a site where everyday …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Victor Labor War of 1903-04
Victor, Colorado, near Cripple Creek in Teller County, is one of Colorado’s most historic mining towns. Incorporated in 1894, Victor …
State Government Facilities Planning
What is the State of Colorado’s vision for the future of its buildings? Although sometimes overlooked, buildings are one of …
Colorado's Own Tartan
Today is National Tartan Day. Did you know that Colorado has a state tartan? According to information from the State …
Time Machine Tuesday: Salmonella Outbreak
It’s not a pleasant topic, but it’s certainly an important one for cities and towns to learn from. Exactly ten …
Colorado Air Quality Data
Each year since 1979 the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has produced an annual Colorado Air Quality Data …