General Information:
- GOCO's 100 Things to Do Before You're 12 list (PDF)
- Subscribe to the CheckOutColorado listserv!
- Program FAQs
- State Parks Contact List (PDF)
- Participating Libraries List (PDF)
- Checklist of Program Materials (PDF)
- Infographic on program's success in 2016 (PDF)
- Archive of May 2016 Webinar
- Webinar slides (PPT)
Display and PR Materials:
- In-library flyer (PDF)
- Customizable program flyer (PDF)
- 11x17" program poster (PDF)
- Program Overview flyer (PDF)
- Program Instructions flyer (PDF)
- Program press release (DOC) - add your library's information
- Social media kit (PDF) - sample Facebook posts, tweets and newsletter copy
- Backpack logo (PDF) - this logo may only be used to promote the Check Out Colorado State Parks program. Note on printing the logo in black & white or two tone: make sure the ram's chest is dark and the muzzle is white.
- Photo of backpack and its contents (JPG)
- State Parks Pass Options flyer (PDF) - to let your patrons know about the types of park passes available for purchase
- List of Colorado Books (DOC) - use for display or for marketing
GOCO's Generation Wild Campaign
Great Outdoors Colorado created the Generation Wild public awareness campaign to reconnect kids with nature and get them to experience the incredible benefits that are right outside the front door. Because kids grow better outside.
- GOCO's 100 Things to Do Before You're 12 list (PDF)
- Sample Tweet: Summer library programs are on! Tick off #34: Read a book under a tree from ‘100 things to do before you’re 12' list. https://generationwild.com/
- Sample social media post to customize: The summer program at the ___ Library has begun! That gives your kid the chance to tick off No. 34, Read a book under a tree, from a fun list of ‘100 things to do before you’re 12.’ Grab a book and a printed list at the library or visit GenerationWild.com to learn more. #100ThingsToDo
- Web/social media graphic to use with above posts (JPG)
State Park Photos
View 2 photos of each state park in this shared drive
Please feel free to use these photos to create displays and promotional materials.
Please credit all the photos using:
©CPW
Replacement Backpack Contents:
Catalog Files
- Prospector Record (PDF) - OCLC #922336142
- Note: To edit these files for your specific local catalog, we recommend using the open source tool MARCedit. If you have specific questions about using MARCedit, please contact Samantha Hager.
For general questions about the program, please email Beth Crist or call 303-866-6908.
