{"id":29055,"date":"2019-08-16T09:56:24","date_gmt":"2019-08-16T15:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/?p=59451"},"modified":"2019-08-16T09:56:24","modified_gmt":"2019-08-16T15:56:24","slug":"library-corner-back-to-school-resources-for-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kift\/community\/library-corner-back-to-school-resources-for-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Corner: Back to school resources for all"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s August and school is almost here. I want to share with everyone what Grand County Library District has to offer for back to school resources, linking you to the boundless opportunities that elevate and educate.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that you have access to countless educational resources beyond books, magazines and DVDs? From the comfort of your own home, you can explore a variety of online resources. Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcld.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"GCLD.org (opens in a new tab)\">GCLD.org<\/a> and click on the \u201ceBooks &amp; Learning Tools\u201d tab, where you will find the following:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 ChiltonLibrary.com \u201crepresents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners.\u201d Click Gale Databases, sign-in with your library card and start fixing those cars!<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Gale Databases also \u201ctakes literature, history and culture to the next level with the largest, most extensive compilation of literary commentary available.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The award-winning Rosetta Stone offers fast-paced, fun and effective classes to help patrons learn up to thirty languages.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The Denver Post Collection has over 40 years of Colorado history all the way up to today\u2019s news.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Britannica Online is an \u201cAward-Winning Resource for Children and Adults\u201d and is a safe and reliable resource with three different reading levels. It also has other recommendations pertaining to your topic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 National Geographic Kids Magazine was a favorite in my class. It has wonderful articles and can be found in the RB Digital Magazines link.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 AAS: The Historical Periodicals Collection is \u201cthe premier library documenting the life of America\u2019s people, to provide digital access to the most comprehensive collection of American first-person accounts and periodicals published between 1684 and 1912.\u201d Fascinating!<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s not all. If you\u2019re looking to do something outside of your home, Access Grand Passes allow you to visit various educational organizations for free. You can check out passes via the catalog by clicking on the \u201cMore\u201d link in the catalog\u2019s left-hand pane.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Discover art and history by going to the Denver Art Museum, Grand Lake Area Historical Society, History Colorado Center or the Molly Brown House Museum. If the wonders of science entice you, reserve the Butterfly Pavilion, the Botanic Gardens or the Denver Museum of Nature and Science pass. Or you can get your blood flowing at Fraser Valley Rec, Silverthorne Rec or Winter Park Adventure Quest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Are you looking for your next great read? Some of our staff are busy creating recommended reading lists to share with you. Search the catalog for \u201cGCLD lists\u201d and you can review over 45 lists, from \u201cScience Behind Fictional Space Travel\u201d to\u202f\u201cMiddle Grade: Animal Stories\u201d to \u201cCelebrate Diversity.\u201d We have lists for all ages, reading levels and interests. And teachers, we have a special tool for you. Our staff can show you how to create themed reading lists for your classes and save them to your online library account. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s always more than meets the eye at the library. Visit www.GCLD.org or stop by one of our branches to discover our many educational and recreational resources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s August and school is almost here. I want to share with everyone what Grand County Library District has to offer for back to school resources, linking you to the boundless opportunities that elevate and educate. Did you know that you have access to countless educational resources beyond books, magazines and DVDs? 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