Sunshine & Stories is a Colorado State Library (CSL) podcast dedicated to all things public and school libraries. Our podcast aims to offer fresh insights, as well as spark creative and practical ideas for diverse public & school library settings. Whether you’re a veteran in the library world, a newbie looking for a little professional support, or someone who's considering shaking things up in your library (a little or a lot), we hope this podcast will be a valuable resource for you. During ...
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Ep. 203 Trends in Colorado Public and School Libraries
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Ep. 202 Creating Autism-Friendly Libraries Through Sensory Audits
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Ep. 114 Today's Teen Volunteer, Tomorrow's Future Librarian
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Ep. 109 Artful Play for Itty Bitties & Kids
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Ep. 108 Performers, Experts, & Marketing, Oh My!
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Ep. 107 The Nuts & Bolts of CSLP and CSL Summer Resources
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Ep. 106 Hispanohablante Communities & Your Library
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Ep. 101 Creative Takes on Coloring Our World
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