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 …
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Accessibility Quick Tip: What is Universal Design and how does it relate to accessibility?
Universal design (UD) is a term coined by American architect Ronald L. Mace (1942-98). Universal design is design that is …
Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 at Arapahoe Library District
This guest blog post is authored by Virginia Campbell, Librarian, Spanish Language Services at Arapahoe Library District. She generously shares …
Accessibility Quick Tip: July is Disability Pride Month!
Disability Pride Month is celebrated each July to honor the achievements, identities, and contributions of people with disabilities. This month …
The Skinny on Accessibility Overlays
“Web accessibility, (…) is the inclusive practice of ensuring there are no barriers that prevent interaction with, or access to, …
Why Be Accessible?
Aside from the fact that Colorado law requires it of public entities, it is worth remembering the reasons why it is so important to make everything we do fully accessible.
¡Hola! Learning Spanish to Build Connections at the Library
In the ever-evolving landscape of libraries, the ability to connect with our diverse communities is a constant. Like most library …
Book Club Author Suggestion: James Baldwin
Brief Bio: James Baldwin (1924-1987) was an American novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, and social activist. Regarded as one of the …
Book Club Author Suggestion: Toni Morrison
Brief Bio Toni Morrison (1931–2019) was an American writer who hailed from Lorain, Ohio. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the …
Author Diversity in the Book Club Resource
The table below shows all the authors whose work is in the Book Club Resource collection, tags that reveal some …
Careful Color Combos for All
One of the first times I gave much thought to what makes color I was playing with a rainbow suncatcher …
Signs of Welcome at Your Library
Colorado State Library has created “In the Library…” posters and “Yo hablo” button templates for any library to use on …
Resources for Book Clubs on Indigenous Peoples’ Day…and beyond!
October 9th is the third Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the US, a holiday that was established in 2021 to celebrate …
Book clubs…en español!
Introducción en español ¿Alguna vez ha considerado iniciar un programa de club de lectura para hispanohablantes en su biblioteca? ¡Ahora …
Mastering Design and Accessibility with Pictograms (MLS Not Required)
We say a picture is worth a thousand words, but when it comes to data visualization, it’s up to the …
Games Galore at Your Library!
The CSL Kits collection has expanded yet again with even more games kits: two new cards games kits and two …
Digital Equity Survey for ALL Coloradans
From our partners at Colorado’s Office of Future of Work: The CDLE Office of the Future of Work has two very …
Community Snapshot: Colorado by the Numbers, Your Community by the Numbers
Supporting services to our emerging English speakers, AKA Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals, in our libraries through language access is …
Program Spotlight: New Castle’s Posada Navideña
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
These Book Club Titles are the Pride of Our Collection
The Colorado Book Club Resource includes an ever-growing selection of titles from a broad range of genres and voices that …