Providing Library Senior Services in a COVID-19 World How to provide library service to seniors, the most vulnerable population affected during COVID-19, has been the question raised by outreach librarians across the United States. According to the Central for Disease Control (CDC), 8 out of 10 dea...

The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to partner with the  Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission (WSCC) to distribute 6,000 women’s suffrage youth book sets to libraries across the country. Public and school libraries are encouraged to apply for the book sets by June 15...

Though disappointed to cancel the 2020 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition scheduled for June 2020, the ALA Conference Committee is thrilled to offer the opportunity to learn and connect via a virtual event for the library community this Summer. ALA Virtual – Community Through Conn...

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 11, 2020 Shelby Wieman | [email protected] | 303-957-6011 Governor Polis Updates Coloradans on Timeline for Decision Making Under Safer at Home Phase DENVER - Gov. Polis today provided an update on the state’s response ...

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Shelby Wieman | [email protected] | 303-957-6011 Governor Polis Launches Spanish Language Facebook and Twitter Pages DENVER -  Governor Jared Polis today launched Spanish language Facebook and Twitter pages to help...

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 12, 2020Shelby Wieman | [email protected] | 303-957-6011 Economic Forecast Shows COVID-19’s Significant Impact on Colorado Economy  DENVER - Today the Office of State Planning and Budgeting released the May 2020 Economic For...

WORKING TOGETHER ON PLANNING, POLICY AND LEGAL ISSUES FOR REOPENING A PUBLIC LIBRARY: THE BOARD, THE ATTORNEY AND THE LIBRARIAN Free webinar- Register Here FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020, 12:00 PM MST Presented by the Public Policy & Advocacy Office, Chapter Relations Office, and Un...

Formerly known as GLBT Book Month™, the American Library Association (ALA) will now observe the month of June as Rainbow Book Month™, a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, pansexual, genderq...

The Public Library Association (PLA) and Microsoft Corp. announced a new initiative today to increase access to technology in rural communities during the COVID-19 crisis. Microsoft will provide funding to help public libraries in rural communities extend WiFi access by installing public WiFi access...

The library organizations listed below released the following statement today in response to the new collaboration announced by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to support the nation’s libraries and museums as they consider safe reopening practices in light of COVID-19. Read...

The Everywhere Book Fest is a virtual gathering of kidlit authors, illustrators, and books that will bring the book festival experience to young readers everywhere! On May 1-2, the book festival opens its virtual doors and unveil two free full days of live and pre-recorded sessions with your favorit...

United for Libraries to Present Free May 7th Webinar"How Foundations and Friends Can Support Their Libraries During COVID-19" United for Libraries will host the webinar “How Foundations and Friends Can Support Their Libraries During COVID-19” on Thurs., May 7, at 1 p.m. Eastern. Feature...

Do you miss seeing your CAL colleagues?  Are you craving some interaction with the best group of library peeps around?  Do you need a little time to unwind? Join us for Chatting with CAL.  These free form 1-hour online sessions are available to connect, celebrate, and see the amazing...