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Online Resources

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    Library People - Friends of Colorado Libraries- See what is happening in Colorado Libraries

     

  • Sanborn Maps
    Detailed, historic property and land-use maps from 1867-1970 covering Colorado towns and cities. Available only on Library computers.


  • Online career courses; test preparation materials for GED, ASVAB, ACT, SAT, EMS, cosmetology, civil services, postal service, real estate, firefighter, law enforcement,U.S. citizenship, professional licensing and certification exams.

  • AskColoradoCan't find it yourself? Try AskColorado, a free online information service hosted by Colorado librarians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Collaborative Digitization Program provides digital images of heritage Colorado, including our Mormon Trail photos.

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    HeritageQuest provides a collection of genealogy materials for tacing family history from the convenience of your home.
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SPPL News

First Edition of the "Messages from the Hidden Lake" Literary book is now available

Learn a new Language from any computer

Want to learn a new language? Now is the time to set up your own FREE language course with Mango Languages.

Southern Peaks Public Library is proud to announce that it is carrying the online language-learning software by Mango Languages. Free of charge to patrons. All you need is a library card and you can have access to 36
language learning programs including (ESL) or English as a
second language.
• Library patrons can use Mango Languages anywhere there is
internet access.

This premier online software program for libraries is a unique way to learn a foreign language. It combines linguistic expertise from across the globe with the latest software technologies, providing an easy-to-use interactive learning tool. Remote online access allows patrons to learn at their convenience. Mango also features a unique comprehensive teaching approach that actively engages audio and visual cues to assist users in language retention.

Mango Languages currently offers 21 language courses – Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Greek, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, etc., and 14 ESL language courses.

(Click on logo above)


Movie Night

Free Popcorn, bring your own drinks and enjoy a Movie

Computer Classes

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"This project is made possible by a
grant from the U.S. Institute of
Museum and Library Services."

Southern Peaks Public Library, is offering Basic Computer/Internet/Email, etc.classes at its 423 4 th Street location. See Computers or call the library for dates and time.

Mormon Trail Digitization Project


Old Mormon Trails, Colorado
SPPL received a grant from the Colorado Digitization Program (CDP)  for a scan center in the library! We have scanned historical photos of early Mormon settlers that you can view from this web site.  See what we have digitized!

 

Historic Downtown Alamosa - Alamosa Uptown and River Association (AURA) see this website for Historic Preservation Projects and more.