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“Be Creative” This Summer at a Library Near You

Published by Michelle on June 8, 2009 in Children's Services, Community Collaborations, Continuing Education, General, Instruction, Library Visits, Public Libraries, School Libraries and programs. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

Public libraries across Colorado are gearing up to offer summer reading programs for students of all ages. Along with reading programs, libraries will offer events, crafts, prizes and other fun activities to promote the enjoyment of a good book.

See entire press release (PDF)
Summer Reading Program website

Knitting 4 Our Troops

Published by Sharon on January 6, 2009 in Community Collaborations and Public Libraries. 2 Comments Tags: , , , , .

The Denver Public Library has a fabulous “Fresh City Life” programming series for urban dwellers.  They are always doing creative programs and presentations and partnering with other organizations to create a buzz of ideas and activity at the library. The January/February 2009 theme is “Intentions” see http://www.supportlibrary.com/nl/users/denver/web/nl_26.html

One of the programs is Knitting 4 Our Troops http://denverlibrary.org/programs/fresh/knitting.html

The ambitious goal is to knit 5280 hats for our military troops on Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24 at various times and locations in Metro Denver.  Even if you don’t live in Denver, you could knit a cap and send it to the library.  They will send each cap in a care package to a soldier in need of some warm and soft cover.  What a fabulous way to contribute. Even if you are a novice knitter such as myself, you can join other knitters at a location and get some practice and coaching from the pros. 

Grant Opportunity for Libraries – Community Conversations

Published by Sharon on October 24, 2008 in Academic Libraries, Community Collaborations, Public Libraries and School Libraries. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
From Talk to Action!

The Special Populations & Issues Committee of the Colorado State Library seeks 10-15 libraries to provide outreach to new, diverse groups by becoming part of “Community Conversations.”

Libraries are thriving active places where people come together for education, entertainment and information.  Does your library mirror your communities’ composition and interests?

What better way to practice inclusivity than by applying your skills to a  ‘Community Conversations‘ project?

Equip your library to use diversity materials in fostering broad-based conversations.

  • Position your library as a leader to celebrate community diversity.
  • Design a ‘Community Conversations’ project held between January and June 2009.
  • Engage an underserved or diverse community; create diversity awareness, or serve a particular customer group such as differently-abled, immigrants, low income, older adults, non-native English speakers, varying ethnicities, religions, or sexual orientations.
  • Create local events such as a diversity fair, a facilitated discussion, and book discussions  or speaker series.
  • Feature local community leaders and partners as endorsers, speakers or participants.
  • Foster dialogue and lifelong learning about cultural differences.
  • Enable library and staff to celebrate and encourage diversity in their communities.

Any public, school, academic or special library in the state may apply.  Benefits include:

  • Paired with a mentor with background in outreach and diversity/inclusivity.
  • $500 to build diversity resources in your collection.
  • Contact with statewide groups that specialize in diversity/inclusivity.
  • Expert advice during the planning process.
  • Serve as a mentor in 2009.

For Application Info: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdelib/diversity/Committee-Info.htm
Applications due: 12/1/08 to Carlson_M@cde.state.co.us

Four Colorado Libraries win “American Dream” Grant

Published by Sharon on July 16, 2008 in Northeast, Public Libraries and Southwest. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .

Congratulations to:

  • Douglas County Library, Castle Rock, Colo.
  • High Plains Library District, Greeley, Colo.
  • Lafayette Public Library, Lafayette, Colo.
  • Upper San Juan Library District, Pagosa Springs, Colo.

These libraries are among 34 in the country to be awarded “The American Dream Starts @ your library” grant. This grant, a one-time award of $5,000, is designed to help public libraries increase their literacy services to adult English language learners. The grants are funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and implemented by ALA. .

Additionally, any library can benefit from the American Dream@ your Library Toolkit hosted by ALA.

Colorado Book Awards – Local Author Recognition

Published by Shelly Drumm on July 14, 2008 in General and conferences. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Every year the Colorado Center for the Book awards Colorado authors for their excellent work in distinct categories. Please see below for the list of finalists. Getting to the point of being honored as a finalist is a significant accomplishment and reflects well on the authors. If you have local authors who are on the list of finalists, you might contact them to congratulate them, invite them to the library for an event, purchase a copy or two of their books and/or feature these books in a display. Continue reading ‘Colorado Book Awards – Local Author Recognition’