Hidden Gems: Tales & Travel
Mary Beth Riedner is the creator of Tales & Travel Memory Programs. She has answered some questions below to help …
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Hidden Gems: MUSIC & MEMORY®
Justin Russo oversees programming for Music & Memory, including work with public libraries, senior care organizations, and community partners. His role includes developing trainings, supporting implementation, speaking engagements, and helping partners use personalized music to improve quality of life for older adults and their care partners.
Summer Reading: Brainstorms, Books and Collaboration
Here’s a roundup of ideas, resources, and links library staff shared while gearing up for Summer Reading 2026 from our …
Summer Reading: Creative Planning for Success
As library staff across Colorado dive into summer reading planning, many of us are asking the same big questions:How do …
Hidden Gem: The Next50 Foundation
Next50 Foundation is a private foundation based in Colorado with a national focus on making aging more affordable and equitable. We work at the intersection of philanthropy, policy, research, and narrative change to improve the economic well-being of older adults, particularly those who have been historically marginalized. Our work spans housing, healthcare affordability, workforce participation, digital access, and ending ageism, with a strong emphasis on systems change and partnerships.
Hidden Gems: The CSU Extension Offices for Adult Services Programs
Ginger Williams is the State Health Education Specialist and Healthy Aging Assistant Professor for the CSU Extension Office. Sue Schneider …
Unearthing Sunny Ideas for Summer Program Planning
What is Sunshine & Stories? Sunshine & Stories is a Colorado State Library podcast dedicated to all things public and school …
Lieutenant Governor Primavera Talks Telehealth on Sunshine & Stories
What is Sunshine & Stories? Sunshine & Stories is a Colorado State Library podcast dedicated to all things public and school …
Sunshine & Stories Talks Trends in School and Public Libraries
What is Sunshine & Stories? Sunshine & Stories is a Colorado State Library podcast dedicated to all things public and …
Creating Autism-Friendly Libraries with Sunshine & Stories
What is Sunshine & Stories? Sunshine & Stories is a Colorado State Library (CSL) podcast dedicated to all things public and …
Program Spotlight: High Plains Library District Riverside’s Deadly Disinformation
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Hidden Gem: Literacy Coalition of Colorado’s Adult Literacy Provider Map
Betsy Winchester is the Board Chair at Literacy Coalition of Colorado (LCC). They’ve answered some questions below to help librarians …
Program Spotlight: Broomfield Library’s Memoir-Writing Workshop Series
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Health Education, Financial Access, and Social Services Webinars for Colorado Libraries: April and May
The landscape of our economy and social services networks shifts beneath our feet, neighbors will increasingly turn to their most …
Program Spotlight: Jefferson County Public Library’s Glitter and Gay Dance
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Program Spotlight: Ignacio Community Library’s Virtual Travel to India
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Hidden Gems: My Friend Ben
Kathleen Bottagaro is the Manager of Research and Partnerships at MyFriendBen . They’ve answered some questions below to help librarians …
Program Spotlight: Akron Library’s Teen Time: Yeet Art Program
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
New Resource Kit: Booktasting the 2024 Colorado Book Awards
Colorado State Library has partnered with Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book to create a “booktasting” kit for libraries …
I <3 Colorado Libraries!
Colorado Department of Education, wherein the Colorado State Library is housed, has shown their love for your library and your …