Pikes Peak Library District
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Serving most of El Paso County, CO. Here for your weird questions since 1962.
Join PPLD as it celebrates taking ownership of Ruth Holley Library and its commitment to providing sustainable access to library services and resources in this community. Celebrate with us at Ruth Holley Library on Wed., Nov. 12 from noon - 1 p.m. Learn more at ppld.org/Ruth-Holley-New-Ownership
November 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Join PPLD as it celebrates taking ownership of Ruth Holley Library and its commitment to providing sustainable access to library services and resources in this community. Celebrate with us at Ruth Holley Library on Wed., Nov. 12 from noon - 1 p.m. Learn more at ppld.org/Ruth-Holley-New-Ownership
If you stacked the number of physical books checked out from PPLD in 2024 end-to-end, it would be 515 miles long. That's like hiking Barr Trail to the summit 40 times! Find out more about how the Library has served our community in the latest CEO Report, available now at ppld.org/ceo-reports
November 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
If you stacked the number of physical books checked out from PPLD in 2024 end-to-end, it would be 515 miles long. That's like hiking Barr Trail to the summit 40 times! Find out more about how the Library has served our community in the latest CEO Report, available now at ppld.org/ceo-reports
Presenting some of the art teens have put up in one of our Teen Centers recently. Library teen spaces give local teens a safe place to hang out where they don't have to spend any money. They can use computers for fun or schoolwork, browse the books, break out a boardgame, and more.
November 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Presenting some of the art teens have put up in one of our Teen Centers recently. Library teen spaces give local teens a safe place to hang out where they don't have to spend any money. They can use computers for fun or schoolwork, browse the books, break out a boardgame, and more.
Name a book you did a book report on for school!
Registration is open now for Homeschool Book Blast. Homeschoolers in grades K - 12 can prepare a creative project to tell the world about a favorite book. Learn more and register at tiny.ppld.org/book-blast
Registration is open now for Homeschool Book Blast. Homeschoolers in grades K - 12 can prepare a creative project to tell the world about a favorite book. Learn more and register at tiny.ppld.org/book-blast
November 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Name a book you did a book report on for school!
Registration is open now for Homeschool Book Blast. Homeschoolers in grades K - 12 can prepare a creative project to tell the world about a favorite book. Learn more and register at tiny.ppld.org/book-blast
Registration is open now for Homeschool Book Blast. Homeschoolers in grades K - 12 can prepare a creative project to tell the world about a favorite book. Learn more and register at tiny.ppld.org/book-blast
Find out what these have in common this Saturday (Nov. 8) during the All Pikes Peak Reads visit with Meg Long, author of Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves. Learn about finding real-world inspiration for stories and what it’s like to write with ADHD. Join us at East Library at 11 a.m. ppld.org/appr
November 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Find out what these have in common this Saturday (Nov. 8) during the All Pikes Peak Reads visit with Meg Long, author of Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves. Learn about finding real-world inspiration for stories and what it’s like to write with ADHD. Join us at East Library at 11 a.m. ppld.org/appr
Kids can learn about giving back to their community during the event I Can Be a Philanthropist! The PPLD Foundation will host this interactive session where children will learn about ways they can give back such as making donations and volunteering. Learn more at ppld.org/i-can-be-a-philanthropist
November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Kids can learn about giving back to their community during the event I Can Be a Philanthropist! The PPLD Foundation will host this interactive session where children will learn about ways they can give back such as making donations and volunteering. Learn more at ppld.org/i-can-be-a-philanthropist
The PPLD Cares food drive starts today at all Library locations to help support local families and food banks. We're teaming up with Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado. Bring non-perishable food donations to any PPLD location. Learn more at ppld.org/ppld-cares
November 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The PPLD Cares food drive starts today at all Library locations to help support local families and food banks. We're teaming up with Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado. Bring non-perishable food donations to any PPLD location. Learn more at ppld.org/ppld-cares
We understand makerspace FOMO-- that feeling you get looking through the makerspace windows watching people use creative technology. Kiss your FOMO goodbye during our Winter Makerspace Open Houses! The 1st is tomorrow (Nov. 1) at Library 21c. See the full schedule at tiny.ppld.org/makerspace-winter
October 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We understand makerspace FOMO-- that feeling you get looking through the makerspace windows watching people use creative technology. Kiss your FOMO goodbye during our Winter Makerspace Open Houses! The 1st is tomorrow (Nov. 1) at Library 21c. See the full schedule at tiny.ppld.org/makerspace-winter
The BOOmobile stopped by a school yesterday for spooky Storytime. Storytimes provide engaging learning experiences. Not only does reading to kids help build literacy and a love of reading, but these experiences also help build social skills and confidence.
#Halloween
Music by HoliznaPATREON
#Halloween
Music by HoliznaPATREON
October 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The BOOmobile stopped by a school yesterday for spooky Storytime. Storytimes provide engaging learning experiences. Not only does reading to kids help build literacy and a love of reading, but these experiences also help build social skills and confidence.
#Halloween
Music by HoliznaPATREON
#Halloween
Music by HoliznaPATREON
❗Early closure alert❗ Penrose Library
Penrose Library closed early this evening, Thu., Oct. 30, due to problems with the plumbing.
Penrose Library closed early this evening, Thu., Oct. 30, due to problems with the plumbing.
October 31, 2025 at 12:04 AM
❗Early closure alert❗ Penrose Library
Penrose Library closed early this evening, Thu., Oct. 30, due to problems with the plumbing.
Penrose Library closed early this evening, Thu., Oct. 30, due to problems with the plumbing.
A longtime #volunteer with the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District is retiring. Flo volunteered with the Friends for over 40 years. Thank you so much for the time and support you devoted to #CommunityService! Learn more about volunteering with the Friends at friendsofppld.org.
October 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
A longtime #volunteer with the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District is retiring. Flo volunteered with the Friends for over 40 years. Thank you so much for the time and support you devoted to #CommunityService! Learn more about volunteering with the Friends at friendsofppld.org.
Spooky Stacks took us on eerie nights exploring some haunting history. Our Regional History & Genealogy department is always here for your curiosity. Stop by and see decades-old high school yearbooks and historic newspapers, or the murder index. Learn more at ppld.org/regional-history-genealogy
October 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Spooky Stacks took us on eerie nights exploring some haunting history. Our Regional History & Genealogy department is always here for your curiosity. Stop by and see decades-old high school yearbooks and historic newspapers, or the murder index. Learn more at ppld.org/regional-history-genealogy
Election day is just around the corner on Tue., Nov. 4. Voting is both a right and a responsibility, and democracy works best when everyone participates. You can find the 2025 State Ballot Information Booklet at the Library and learn more about making your voice heard at ppld.org/vote
October 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Election day is just around the corner on Tue., Nov. 4. Voting is both a right and a responsibility, and democracy works best when everyone participates. You can find the 2025 State Ballot Information Booklet at the Library and learn more about making your voice heard at ppld.org/vote
Grave records and librarians are both useful tools for your genealogy project. If you are researching your family history, you can learn basic and advanced research strategies during our Virtual Genealogy Classes each month. Learn more and see what is coming up at tiny.ppld.org/genealogy
October 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Grave records and librarians are both useful tools for your genealogy project. If you are researching your family history, you can learn basic and advanced research strategies during our Virtual Genealogy Classes each month. Learn more and see what is coming up at tiny.ppld.org/genealogy
We are gearing up to upgrade a major behind-the-scenes tool that will bring you improved user experiences and some exciting new features in the online catalog. There will be service disruptions between Nov. 30 – Dec. 12 as we update. Learn more at ils-migration
October 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
We are gearing up to upgrade a major behind-the-scenes tool that will bring you improved user experiences and some exciting new features in the online catalog. There will be service disruptions between Nov. 30 – Dec. 12 as we update. Learn more at ils-migration
Looking for some carving inspiration this season? Here are some literary jack-o-lanterns to fan the flame of your creativity.
#SpookySeason #WhatLibrariesDo #PumpkinCarving #PublicLibrary #PPLD #Pumpkin #Halloween #Samhain #PikesPeakLibraryDistrict
#SpookySeason #WhatLibrariesDo #PumpkinCarving #PublicLibrary #PPLD #Pumpkin #Halloween #Samhain #PikesPeakLibraryDistrict
October 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Looking for some carving inspiration this season? Here are some literary jack-o-lanterns to fan the flame of your creativity.
#SpookySeason #WhatLibrariesDo #PumpkinCarving #PublicLibrary #PPLD #Pumpkin #Halloween #Samhain #PikesPeakLibraryDistrict
#SpookySeason #WhatLibrariesDo #PumpkinCarving #PublicLibrary #PPLD #Pumpkin #Halloween #Samhain #PikesPeakLibraryDistrict
3...2...1...BLASTOFF! We had a blast learning with students during this recent homeschool program. We live for learning moments like these. If you're a homeschool family and don't receive our monthly homeschool newsletter of events and resources, sign up at ppld.org/homeschool-hub/newsletters
October 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
3...2...1...BLASTOFF! We had a blast learning with students during this recent homeschool program. We live for learning moments like these. If you're a homeschool family and don't receive our monthly homeschool newsletter of events and resources, sign up at ppld.org/homeschool-hub/newsletters
Officers from Colorado Springs Police Department have been joining us at Sand Creek Library each month for Reading Roll Call with CSPD. We have read so many books together during this interactive Storytime! We'll see them again on Nov. 15. Find more upcoming dates at tiny.ppld.org/reading-rollcall
October 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Officers from Colorado Springs Police Department have been joining us at Sand Creek Library each month for Reading Roll Call with CSPD. We have read so many books together during this interactive Storytime! We'll see them again on Nov. 15. Find more upcoming dates at tiny.ppld.org/reading-rollcall
Our automated materials handler at East Library is getting an upgrade! This machine helps us make quick work of sorting and checking in materials returned at East Library. While we upgrade, the drive-up book return is closed. Books can be returned to the drive-up audio/visual return for now.
October 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Our automated materials handler at East Library is getting an upgrade! This machine helps us make quick work of sorting and checking in materials returned at East Library. While we upgrade, the drive-up book return is closed. Books can be returned to the drive-up audio/visual return for now.
Know any Colorado urban legends or ghost stories? Learn more about local legends and paranormal happenings during Strange Colorado with author Erin Taylor this Saturday (Oct. 25) at East Library or on Sat., Nov. 1 at Library 21c. Learn more at tiny.ppld.org/strange-colorado
October 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Know any Colorado urban legends or ghost stories? Learn more about local legends and paranormal happenings during Strange Colorado with author Erin Taylor this Saturday (Oct. 25) at East Library or on Sat., Nov. 1 at Library 21c. Learn more at tiny.ppld.org/strange-colorado
Calling all history enthusiasts, scholars & casual fans— We're taking proposals for the 2026 Regional History Symposium! Showcase the role the Pikes Peak region has played in shaping the history, identity, & trajectory of Colorado. Due by Sat., Jan. 10, 2026. Learn more at ppld.org/history-symposium
October 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Calling all history enthusiasts, scholars & casual fans— We're taking proposals for the 2026 Regional History Symposium! Showcase the role the Pikes Peak region has played in shaping the history, identity, & trajectory of Colorado. Due by Sat., Jan. 10, 2026. Learn more at ppld.org/history-symposium
We recently heard from Camilla, a PPLD patron who took one of our Narcan Training classes and used what she learned to save a life. These monthly trainings are open to the public, with two more coming up in 2025 (Nov. 18 and Dec. 9). Read Camilla's story at ppld.org/library-stories-narcan-training
October 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
We recently heard from Camilla, a PPLD patron who took one of our Narcan Training classes and used what she learned to save a life. These monthly trainings are open to the public, with two more coming up in 2025 (Nov. 18 and Dec. 9). Read Camilla's story at ppld.org/library-stories-narcan-training
Cheers to the PPLD Facilities team for their hard work in changing the shelf layout at Library 21c! The original fan-shaped layout worked best 10 years ago when there was a staff desk here. The new layout will help staff see patrons with questions much easier.
October 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Cheers to the PPLD Facilities team for their hard work in changing the shelf layout at Library 21c! The original fan-shaped layout worked best 10 years ago when there was a staff desk here. The new layout will help staff see patrons with questions much easier.
With the global Amazon Web Services outage today, it seems like a perfect day to kick back and relax with a good book.
(Please note that if your book is an eBook, Hoopla is currently impacted by the outage, so you will need to explore our other eLibrary services like Libby and Freading.)
(Please note that if your book is an eBook, Hoopla is currently impacted by the outage, so you will need to explore our other eLibrary services like Libby and Freading.)
October 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
With the global Amazon Web Services outage today, it seems like a perfect day to kick back and relax with a good book.
(Please note that if your book is an eBook, Hoopla is currently impacted by the outage, so you will need to explore our other eLibrary services like Libby and Freading.)
(Please note that if your book is an eBook, Hoopla is currently impacted by the outage, so you will need to explore our other eLibrary services like Libby and Freading.)
❗Service disruption❗ Hoopla Digital and wireless printing services
Hoopla Digital and wireless printing services are currently down due to the Amazon Web Services global outage on Mon., Oct. 20. We apologize for the inconvenience and will continue to monitor the situation.
Hoopla Digital and wireless printing services are currently down due to the Amazon Web Services global outage on Mon., Oct. 20. We apologize for the inconvenience and will continue to monitor the situation.
October 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
❗Service disruption❗ Hoopla Digital and wireless printing services
Hoopla Digital and wireless printing services are currently down due to the Amazon Web Services global outage on Mon., Oct. 20. We apologize for the inconvenience and will continue to monitor the situation.
Hoopla Digital and wireless printing services are currently down due to the Amazon Web Services global outage on Mon., Oct. 20. We apologize for the inconvenience and will continue to monitor the situation.