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The Ins and Outs of Check Out Colorado State Parks for Libraries

Webinar and Supporting Links for Library Partners

By Cristy Moran: Published on
Adult Services, Our Services & Programs

On August 8, 2024, program administrator and Adult Library Services Senior Consultant for the Colorado State Library, presented an hourlong webinar to provide an overview of Check Out Colorado State Parks, library loan program formed through a partnership between Colorado State Library and Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Through it, libraries provide a unique outdoor learning experience for library patrons and expands your library’s services. Borrowers are equipped with a parks pass and a backpack outfitted with a Colorado parks guide, naturalist field guides, activity cards, and other items to enhance their outdoor experience. 

Hang tag parks pass with lake in the background

All resources mentioned in the webinar are available on the program website linked above. In addition, some of these resources, including data, informational, and promotional material are linked below.

About the Program

Toolkit for Library Staff

General Information

Replacement Backpack Contents

Park Visitor/ Borrower Evaluations

Digital/ Social Media Promotional Materials

The items above will (hopefully) update as the webpage is updated. However, they are live and current as of this posting (08/09/2024). To ensure you have the most recent information available, visit the parks program webpage on the state library website or email the program administrator via email at parks@cde.state.co.us.

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