Check out a non-fiction book about life under the sea and dive into the #OceansOfPossibilities at the library. If it's a long book, just explore the photos and talk together. Then check out this video for more reading tips: bit.ly/PLGread

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX! The State Publications blog is looking back at a series of handbooks and training guides published by CO Dept of Education after Title IX's passage to help educators and community members create more equitable schools coloradovirtuallibrary.org/resource-shari…

Bring the beach to your backyard with sand and water! Grasping sand and splashing in puddles builds fine motor skills needed to read and write. There are #OceansOfPossibilities having fun with motor skills at the library. Find more ideas at bit.ly/PLGmove

Your child is a natural scientist! The toddler playing in Colorado's creeks and lakes today may grow into a scientist who protects the world's oceans. Watch how to play like scientists at bit.ly/PLGexplore and explore the #OceansOfPossibilities at your library this summer.

How? Why? What? Young children are full of questions. Make discoveries, build knowledge & develop literacy together through play. View bit.ly/PLGintro for more ideas & visit your library to discover #OceansofPossibilities this summer.

When reading is silly and fun, kids become lifelong readers! Sign up for your summer library program to uncover an #OceansofPossibilities and watch bit.ly/PLGread for more reading tips.

Lake Pueblo is next up in our series on Colorado's state parks! Read on to learn how you can help Colorado Parks and Wildlife prevent the reintroduction of invasive species like zebra mussels into Colorado's waterways coloradovirtuallibrary.org/resource-shari…

Swim like a shark! Slither like an eel! Children grow both their body & mind when they move like animals in the ocean. Watch bit.ly/PLGmove & discover how motor skills help children learn. Visit your library to explore the #OceansOfPossibilities for full body learning!

It’s time to visit the farmers’ markets popping up around Colorado! The 2022 Farm Fresh Directory can help you track down locally-grown produce and other goodies from Colorado creators coloradovirtuallibrary.org/resource-shari…

How many ways can you make waves? Try this water activity in the tub with your young scientist. When you ask questions as they play, discoveries are made! Discover #OceansOfPossibilities at your local summer library program and check out this video bit.ly/PLGexplore

Reading and playing with babies helps them grow into curious learners. Check out bit.ly/PLGfull for ideas to keep playing and learning all year. There are always #OceansOfPossibilities at your library to read, play, learn, & grow together!

Next up in our series featuring Colorado governors is John Shafroth, our first two-consecutive-term governor. During his long political career he earned the nicknames "Honest John" and "The Reform Governor" - read on to find out how! coloradovirtuallibrary.org/resource-shari…

Have you noticed the rainy weather we’ve had over the past few weeks? We’re currently in Colorado’s monsoon season, which can lead to flooding. Luckily, the State of Colorado publishes resources that can help you stay prepared for a flood in your area coloradovirtuallibrary.org/resource-shari…

Check out some of the new titles that are available for book clubs in the Colorado Book Club Resource! coloradovirtuallibrary.org/resource-shari…

September marks National Campus Safety Awareness Month. The State Publications Library has many resources that cover topics related to campus safety for Colorado’s colleges and universities - read on to learn more! coloradovirtuallibrary.org/resource-shari…

September and October are the best months to plant bulbs in Colorado! The State Publications Library is sharing resources that will ensure fall-planted bulbs grow into thriving flowers in the spring coloradovirtuallibrary.org/resource-shari…

On October 12, President Biden announced a new national monument - Camp Hale-Continental Divide! The new monument protects land that was used by the 10th Mountain Division for training during WWII. Learn more on the State Publications blog coloradovirtuallibrary.org/resource-shari…

Have you heard of Lone Mesa State Park? Don’t worry if you haven’t – it’s currently only open to a select group of people! Learn more in our most recent State Publications blog post coloradovirtuallibrary.org/resource-shari…

Did you know that Colorado has had modified weather since the 1950s? Colorado is an important state for cloud seeding projects and research. Learn more in this week's State Publication's blog post! coloradovirtuallibrary.org/resource-shari…

Registration is Open for the 2023 Colorado Resource Sharing Conference! We hope to see you there! coloradovirtuallibrary.org/csl-news/regis…