From Isolation to Conversation: Talking with Community Leaders
Now that the pandemic seems to have receded, many librarians are wondering what’s next. Do…
community connections
Being an Ally: What it Means and How to Do it
We all hold different identities simultaneously—an intersection of race, class, sex, gender, religion, ability, etc….
Locals Receive Diploma Thanks to Free Library Program
This is a guest post by Kayah Swanson, Public Relations Specialist at Pikes Peak Library…
National Book Festival 2018
The 18th Library of Congress National Book Festival is Saturday, September 1 in Washington, D.C….
Touring Colorado’s Collections: Pine River Library and the Stories of Bayfield, CO
A small town with a long history is a community with stories to tell; stories…
Take Note Colorado meets Libraries Rock for a summer full of music
This summer, two statewide programs will combine forces to spread the joy of music and…
Louisville Public Library Celebrates Making Local Newspaper Available Online Through CHNC
It’s very rewarding to preserve your local history and provide access to it for your…
Outside the Lines 2017
During the week of September 10–16, 2017, libraries from nearly every continent will participate in Outside…
Solar Eclipse 2017
This guest post was written by Beth Crist, Youth & Family Services Consultant, Colorado State Library….
Spotlight on Sharing: Library Resources for Local Businesses
Libraries and local businesses—both cornerstones of their communities—often form lasting and mutually beneficial partnerships. Local…
Spotlight on Sharing: Making and Giving Holiday Gifts at the Library
With holiday season is right around the corner, it’s a great time for making and…
Spotlight on Sharing: NaNoWriMo Spells Fun for Writers
Libraries and writers have always been great partners, but each November libraries can do even…
Adult Education and Family Literacy Week 2016
September 26 through October 1, 2016 has been declared Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL)…
Spotlight on Sharing: Walking Dogs Outside the Lines
Last week, hundreds of libraries around the world celebrated Outside the Lines (OTL), a campaign…
Spotlight on Sharing: Colorado Libraries Go Outside the Lines, 2016
Libraries around the world will be participating in Outside the Lines (OTL) during the week of…
Adult Tech Literacy Classes at Estes Valley Library: Supporting a Community on the Move
Don’t let the serene surroundings fool you: Estes Park is a busy place. Hikers and…
Spotlight on Sharing: Back to School, Back to the Library
It’s back-to-school time! And while that means the end of summer reading programs for the…
IMAX Tickets for the Check Out State Parks Program
Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science have partnered to…
Spotlight on Sharing: Crafting, Creating, and Making
The rise of the library makerspace, a popular emblem of the DIY culture, is often associated…
Spotlight on Sharing: Celebrate Summer with Music and Dance
Summer is a time for concerts, festivals, and generally getting your groove on. Libraries are…