Public Libraries and Technology: Beyond the Public Library Survey
Discover what library staff are achieving across the nation to grow digital equity!
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.
Book Club Author Suggestion : Haruki Murakami
Brief Bio: Haruki Murakami is a Japanese author born on January 12, 1949, in Kyoto, Japan. He is one of …
Preserving Colorado land through conservation easements
Colorado is a popular state to live in and visit, largely because of its iconic landscapes. As the population grows, …
Key Information for Account Holders
Updated Feb. 2025 This page contains important information and expectations for users of the Book Club Resource and CSL Kits …
Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways: Frontier Pathways
Our series travelling Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways continues along Frontier Pathways! The Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway follows …
Book Club Author Suggestion: Stephen Graham Jones
Brief Bio: Stephen Graham Jones is a prolific American author known for his contributions to the genres of horror, speculative …
The Ins and Outs of Check Out Colorado State Parks for Libraries
On August 8, 2024, program administrator and Adult Library Services Senior Consultant for the Colorado State Library, presented an hourlong …
INN-Reach Modernization Project Update for SWIFT Libraries
Earlier this summer, I shared information about the INN-Reach modernization project, which will require SWIFT libraries that currently use the …
The road to safety: Colorado school bus driver training
How many people remember their favorite school bus driver? I still remember mine from elementary school – her name was …
Enjoy Colorado’s 2024 National Book Festival Selections with Your Book Club!
We recently partnered with Colorado Humanities to help spotlight Colorado’s two selections for the 24th annual Library of Congress National …
Welcome to the Tourism Community Library Designation
Read up on the recent changes to the Tourism Community Libraries designation…
Colorado State Parks: Ridgway
Next up in our series exploring Colorado’s state parks is Ridgway! Ridgway State Park is located along the Uncompahgre River …
Book Club Author Suggestion: Salman Rushdie
Brief Bio: Salman Rushdie, born Ahmed Salman Rushdie on June 19, 1947, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, is a prominent …
A Search Through Local Revenue Sources
Explore the many ways that Colorado public libraries are funded and the factors to consider when working with this data.
Finding gold on the Fourth of July
Along with marking Independence Day in the United States, the Fourth of July takes on another layer of significance in …
Should book clubs watch screen adaptations?
This post is about all the book club sets (8 or more copies of the book) we have to offer …
Colorado’s Governors: William H. Adams
Our series on Colorado’s governors continues with William H. Adams, Colorado’s 25th governor. Governor Adams served three terms from 1927-1933. …
Book Club Author Suggestion: Stephen King
Brief Bio: Stephen Edward King (born 1947) is a prolific American author known for his mastery of horror, supernatural fiction, …
Bears, beetles, and bugling: teaching Colorado kids about nature and the environment
With the weather warming up and kids out of school for the summer, it’s a great time for Coloradans of all ages to get outside!
Sparking Interest in Summer Reading
Learn how to use sparklines to your advantage while exploring data on summer reading programs across Colorado.