Recollections of Early Colorado
In the 1920s and 1930s, many early Colorado pioneers were still alive, and a number of them were able to …
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.
September is Baby Safety Month
Each year since 1983, September has been recognized as “Baby Safety Month” to promote safe use of baby products and …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Educational Directory
If you’re researching teachers, faculty, or other school personnel in Colorado, or are doing your genealogy and have an educator …
Check Out Colorado State Parks
This summer the Colorado State Library and Colorado Parks & Wildlife have teamed up to offer Check Out Colorado State …
Suicide in Colorado
Colorado’s suicide rate is climbing. Since 2009 the suicide death rate has increased each year. To put things in perspective, …
Time Machine Tuesday: Worker’s Compensation
What were worker’s compensation laws like a century ago? You can find out in the 1915 publication Workmen’s Compensation Laws …
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. This annual observance strives to bring attention to the growing numbers of overweight …
StudyColorado
The Colorado Department of Higher Education has teamed up with local businesses to create StudyColorado, an initiative to promote Colorado …
School Required Vaccines
Colorado law requires students to be vaccinated before attending school. This includes day care and college. The Colorado Department of …
Time Machine Tuesday: Wolf Creek Pass
August 21 marked the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Wolf Creek Pass road in Southwestern Colorado. Proclaimed by …
Amending the Colorado Constitution
The presidential election may be getting all the attention, but this November is going to be a very significant ballot …
Tips to Avoid Roofing Fraud
Recent hailstorms in the south metro area have brought out roofing scammers. Before you hire a roofer to fix your …
Time Machine Tuesday: Rural Schools
Colorado’s agricultural lands in the eastern part of the state and mountainous areas in the western regions may not have …
Back-to-School Toolkit
Back-to-school time is upon us, and this year the Colorado Department of Education has released a new Back-to-School Toolkit full …
National Breastfeeding Month
August has been designated National Breastfeeding Month. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) encourages breastfeeding as the …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Prison Populations
How much has Colorado’s prison population grown in 40 years? As of July 31, there are 17,497 inmates in Colorado …
New Rain Barrel Law Going Into Effect
Starting tomorrow, Colorado residents can now collect rainwater to use on their gardens and lawns. Previously rain barrels were unlawful …
School Transportation
Teachers and students aren’t the only ones gearing up for back-to-school. School bus drivers are currently training, testing, and brushing …
Georgetown’s Hotel de Paris
If you’re headed to the mountains this summer and are looking for some interesting history, stop in Georgetown — right …
Guest Post: Communicating Value Through a Shared Vocabulary
This guest post was written by Amie Pilla, Library CEO of Berthoud Community Library District. It’s no secret that a …