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Check Out Colorado State Parks

Check Out Colorado State Parks is a library loan program formed through a partnership between Colorado State Library and Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Through it, libraries provide a unique outdoor learning experience for library patrons and expands your library’s services. Borrowers are equipped with a parks pass and a backpack outfitted with a Colorado parks guide, naturalist field guides, activity cards, and other items to enhance their outdoor experience. Email parks@cde.state.co.us with questions about the program. 

About the Program

Toolkit for Library Staff

General Information 

Replacement Backpack Contents

Park Visitor/ Borrower Evaluations

Catalog Files

  • Prospector Record - OCLC #922336142
  • To edit these files for your specific local catalog, we recommend using the open source tool MARCedit. For questions about using MARCedit, please contact Virginia Inness at Inness_V@cde.state.co.us 

Digital/ Social Media Promotional Materials

Display Materials

  • Google Drive folder with summer and winter promotional posters including:
    • 8.5x11 printable PDF
    • 8.5x11 customizable, printable PDF
    • 11x17 printable PDF
    • 11x17 customizable, printable PDF
    • Program Instructions for Libraries PDF
    • Program Overview for Community & Partners PDF

Media 

GOCO's Generation Wild Campaign

Great Outdoors Colorado created the Generation Wild public awareness campaign to reconnect kids with nature. 

Contact Check Out Colorado State Parks at parks@cde.state.co.us