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 want the rest of us …
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Demystifying Genre (Colorado Library Staff Only) Nothing is scarier than trying to help a fan of a genre you yourself don’t enjoy. You want to …
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 want the rest of us …
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 around Colorado learn about their …
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 want the rest of us …
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 that feature the winners of …
I <3 Colorado Libraries!
Colorado Department of Education, wherein the Colorado State Library is housed, has shown their love for your library and your library and your library… with …
Program Spotlight: Dolores Public Library’s Books & Bikes Book Club
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they want the rest of us …
Hidden Gem: Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention
Hilary Bryant an is the Program Manager at Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention . They’ve answered some questions below to help librarians around …
Program Spotlight: Arapahoe Library’s Community Conversation “Peace & War”
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they want the rest of us …
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Public Awareness Campaign
In Colorado, an estimated 90,800 people aged 65 and older live with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Many more are affected as …
Program Spotlight: Buena Vista Library’s Sound Bath for Self-Care
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they want the rest of us …
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 information about programs and events …
Program Spotlight: Play, Learn, & Grow Family Night at Alamosa Library
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they want the rest of us …
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 webinar to provide an overview …
Program Spotlight: Club de Lectura de Cuentos Cortos/ Short Stories Book Club at Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they want the rest of us …
On the Library Trail: Eastern Plains Edition
For two days and through hours of corn fields, feed lots, cattle, and wind farms, I ventured through the Eastern Plains to visit some of …
Remembering, Recovering, and Reuniting: Commemorating International Overdose Awareness Day
Every year on August 31st, the world unites for International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). This powerful day transcends borders, languages, and backgrounds, serving as a …
Catch Up on Webinars for Adult Services from Colorado State Library
Among the many services that Colorado State Library provides for our state, we provide access to learning opportunities for our library professionals through webinars, communities …
Program Spotlight: Grand County Library’s Outdoor Adventurers
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they want the rest of us …