Stay informed with credible news sources from across the U.S., including America’s News, The Aspen Times, The Denver Post, USA, and World. Search local, regional, national, and international coverage, or compare viewpoints on politics, business, health, sports, and more. Features print, online-only newspapers, blogs, newswires, broadcast transcripts, and videos. Access remotely anytime with a library card.
History
Search thousands of reliable full-text biographies, including Biography and Biography Today. Browse by subject, occupation, nationality, gender, birthplace, or activity, or search by keyword. Access within the Library, or remotely anytime with a library card.
Digitized archives of more than 600 Colorado newspapers, with over 2.2 million pages dating back to 1859. Search articles, images, and advertisements to explore Colorado’s history, including 11 Aspen-area newspapers published between the 1880s and 1985—a valuable resource for genealogists, historians, and local researchers.
Explore Colorado history and current events through The Denver Post Collection. Search full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and online-only content from past and present issues. Coverage includes local news, people, events, politics, culture, etc. Access remotely anytime with a library card, or within the Library.
A unique digital archive documenting the settlement and growth of the Western United States. Includes photographs, maps, broadsides, architectural drawings, manuscripts, and other historical materials from the Denver Public Library’s Western History/Genealogy department. Valuable for researchers, genealogists, and students of regional history.
A nationwide digital library that brings together millions of resources from America’s libraries, archives, and museums. Explore digitized books, photographs, manuscripts, works of art, cultural artifacts, and scientific data that reflect the full breadth of human knowledge and heritage.
A free research database offering in-depth content on race, ethnicity, diversity, and inclusiveness. Includes essays, articles, reports, and primary sources that provide historical background and context for current discussions on race in America. Suitable for students, educators, and researchers. Access remotely anytime with a library card, or within the Library.
This is a specialized resource listing known Colorado fire insurance maps held by Colorado institutions and the Library of Congress. It includes an introduction to the history of fire insurance mapping in Colorado, instructions for using the maps, and links to digitized versions where available. It is useful for historians, preservationists, and genealogists.
Available through Libby, The Great Courses offers streaming access to hundreds of college-level courses taught by award-winning professors. Subjects range from history, literature, and philosophy to science, mathematics, economics, and personal development. Includes video lectures, supplemental materials, and lifelong learning opportunities for all ages. Access remotely anytime with a library card. Download The Great Courses app for IOS or Android.
A comprehensive resource for U.S. and world history. Full-text scholarly journals, historical documents, reference books, biographies, photos, maps, and videos are featured. Supports student research, classroom projects, and general historical inquiry. Access remotely anytime with a library card, or within the Library.