Borrow a Book. Borrow a Kit. Beautify Colorado.

Keep Colorado Beautiful is partnering with public libraries across the state to turn libraries into hubs for environmental action.

Keep Colorado Beautiful is actively seeking partners in every region of Colorado to help design, implement, and scale this program.

Your Questions, Answered

  • Coloradans care deeply about the places they live, work, and play. From mountain towns to urban neighborhoods, litter impacts wildlife, waterways, tourism, and community pride.

    By placing litter kits in local libraries, we remove barriers to participation and make it easy for families, students, scout troops, homeschool groups, businesses, and neighbors to take action when and where they choose.

    Libraries are more than books. They are community gathering spaces. This program builds on that spirit of access, education, and civic engagement.

  • Each Library Litter Kit includes:

    • Safety vests
    • Litter grabbers
    • Trash bags
    • Gloves
    • Simple safety and disposal instructions
    • A QR code to check out the kits and report cleanup results

    Anyone with a valid library card can check out a kit for a designated period and return it after use.

    Adult supervision is required for youth participants.

    1. Visit a participating public library

    2. Check out a Library Litter Kit using your library card

    3. Clean up your neighborhood, park, trail, or public space

    4. Return the kit to the library

    5. Scan the QR code to report your impact

    By reporting your cleanup, you help Keep Colorado Beautiful track litter hotspots, measure community impact, and strengthen statewide prevention efforts.

  • This program is ideal for:

    • Families
    • Scout troops
    • Youth groups
    • Homeschool networks
    • Service clubs
    • Small businesses
    • Neighborhood associations
    • Individuals who simply want to make a difference

    Whether you pick up one bag or ten, every action matters.

  • The Library Litter Kit Program supports Keep Colorado Beautiful’s mission to protect and enhance Colorado’s communities through litter prevention, beautification, and environmental education.

    As more libraries participate, we are building a statewide network of everyday Coloradans who are turning civic pride into action.

  • Libraries: Interested in hosting kits at your location? Contact us to join the program at no cost.

    Community Members: Check the list of participating libraries and borrow a kit today.

    Sponsors: Support the expansion of this program and help us place kits in every Colorado county.

    Together, we can make it easier than ever for Coloradans to care for the places they love.