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• Free books for 4 year olds

  February 28, 2012 2:40 PM

  Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia today announced One Book 4 Colorado, an effort to provide a new book to every four year old in Colorado while simultaneously supporting parents as their child's first teacher. "Something as simple as putting a book in the hand of a young child can inspire... more »

• Back to School: Preschool and Kindergarten

  August 7, 2011 10:54 PM

  All this week, News First 5 and KOAA.COM are helping parents to get their children ready to go back to school. This morning on News First Today, we are focusing on the youngest students: preschoolers and kindergarteners. I spoke with Kathy Howell, the Early Childhood Coordinator for Colorado Springs... more »

• Christmas came early at Memorial Hospital for Children

  November 1, 2010 10:21 PM

  A little over a year ago, Gracie Packard's grandmother broke her hip and was admitted into Memorial Hospital North. When she and her brother discovered the hospital's library, they were thrilled to find a place where they could go to take their minds off things. To their dismay, however, the... more »

• Children's literacy: Library programs this week

  October 4, 2010 3:46 PM

  If you're interested in booting your child's interest in reading, the Pikes Peak Library District has several free programs this week to attract them. Spanish for Preschoolers This is a free introductory Spanish immersion class for children ages 3 to 5 presented by Yak Academy. Through games, songs, and... more »

• Shop, Save, Sell Consignment

  September 29, 2010 8:14 PM

  Just Between Friends is a children's consignment event that allows parents to save big on all types of items. Co-owner Melissa Meifert says you can expect to find, "Fifty to ninety percent off retail," and adds, "It's very easy to outfit your child for an entire season for... more »

• A chance to save a little more this school year

  August 22, 2010 6:21 PM

  Julian McNally just got in to Colorado Springs from Minnesota, and hasn't even had a chance to unpack; he's enrolling in school. "A thousand miles, you know, a decent drive," McNally says. "I still have all my stuff in my car here." A bit of a rite of passage... more »

• Pueblo Library usage way up

  April 1, 2010 2:59 PM

  The Pueblo Library District reports a huge increase in visitors in the first two months of 2010. Compared with last year, visits are up 24 percent. Books and other items checked out have increased by a whopping 38.5 percent when compared with the first two months of 2009. The... more »

• Apple debuts highly anticipated tablet-style iPad

  January 27, 2010 5:38 PM

  Apple will sell its newly unveiled tablet-style iPad starting at $499. The iPad resembles an iPhone, but larger. Apple will sell some iPad models with data plans from AT&T, with no contract required. Apple Inc. will have to convince consumers, many of whom already have Internet-connected phones, computers... more »

• Tablet computer expected to debut at Apple event

  January 27, 2010 12:07 PM

  Apple Inc. is taking the wraps off its "latest creation," which analysts believe will be a tablet-style computer - somewhat like an iPhone, but larger. Apple CEO and showman Steve Jobs is expected to take the stage at a San Francisco event Wednesday. Although Apple has been silent publicly about... more »

• Download free audio books from Pueblo library

  January 19, 2010 7:42 PM

  There's a new way to enjoy your favorite books at the Pueblo Library District. The library now offers free audio books, you can download to your computer or MP3 player. Library card holders can download the audio books directly from the library's website . Thousands of books are available, thanks... more »

• Books recalled over risky do-it-yourself advice

  January 9, 2010 11:26 AM

  Oxmoor House on Friday recalled nearly 1 million home improvement books because of errors that could lead do-it-yourselfers to make risky mistakes while installing or repairing their electrical wiring. The errors in technical diagrams and wiring instructions could cause people to be shocked or create a fire hazard. ... more »

• Springs literacy group gives school a big donation

  December 18, 2009 1:54 PM

  Students at one local elementary school got a big surprise Friday morning--the last day of school before Christmas break. Every students at Beulah Heights Elementary in Pueblo received a bag full of ten books. More than 3,000 books were donated by the Dr. Barbara Swaby, with the Literacy for All... more »

• CSU-Pueblo donates books to children

  December 15, 2009 1:05 PM

  CSU-Pueblo is giving hundreds of elementary school students the gift of reading this Christmas. At Columbian Elementary students from all grade levels got to pick out one free book. CSU-Pueblo's Teacher Education Association recently held a book drive. They collected more than 1,000 books for several title one elementary schools... more »