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Pikes Peak Library District
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Serving most of El Paso County, CO. Here for your weird questions since 1962.
All Pikes Peak Library District locations will open at 11 a.m. on Fri., Jan. 9 due to weather conditions.
January 9, 2026 at 4:21 AM
All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close Fri., Jan. 16 for staff development and Mon., Jan. 19, for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
January 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Hands-on science helps students learn. Registration is open now for our annual Homeschool Science Fair! Homeschoolers are invited to do a project of their choosing for the fair on Fri., Feb. 20 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Library 21c. Learn more at ppld.org/homeschoolsciencefair
January 7, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Art and teens go together like peanut butter and jelly: sometimes everything comes together neatly. Other times, there's jelly all over! Whether you are a pristine or chaotic artist, the Teen Art Contest is open for submissions! Learn more at ppld.org/teenartcontest
January 7, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Our new bookmobile is out on the streets! We are excited to serve our community in style with this new vehicle. See you at the next scheduled bookmobile stop!
January 6, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Want to see how much you communicate with your child (age 0 - 3)? Register for the next session of LENA Start! Learn techniques you can use to increase your communication to help them grow. Register for the next 8-week virtual session by Mon., Jan. 12. Learn more at ppld.org/kids/LENAStart
January 5, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Join us at the Regional History & Genealogy department (attached to Penrose Library) on Sat., Jan. 24 from 3 - 5 p.m. for our first Library Open House! Enjoy games and activities, and take on a scavenger hunt for a chance to win a Poor Richard's Downtown gift card! ppld.org/open-house

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January 5, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Ready to go ice skating? Skate with your Library at Acacia Park Ice Rink with a special library card discount! Show your library card at the ice rink on Sat., Jan. 17 from 1 – 3 or 4 – 6 p.m. for $2 off one regularly priced admission (while supplies last). Learn more at ppld.org/skate
January 2, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Start on your brain-healthy reading habit of 2026! Register for Winter Adult Reading Program by Jan. 15 to be entered to win a 4-pack of Crumbl every week for a year. Complete 30 days of reading to earn prizes. Calendar, mug, & Crumbl coupon while supplies last. Learn more at ppld.org/winterreading
January 2, 2026 at 10:10 PM
A new year, endless possibilities with your library card!
January 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM
A Library's collection is never finished growing! That's why you should always make time to treat yourself to a library visit so you can see what's new.
December 29, 2025 at 11:37 PM
❗Holiday closure❗ All Library locations will close at 4 p.m. Wed., Dec. 31 & will be closed Thu., Jan. 1 for New Year's Eve & Day. Our digital resources will still be available. Why not explore New Year's of the past? Visit ppld.org, click Research and Learn, then Digital Photo Collection!
December 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Current mood: nostalgic about these Winter Adult Reading Program mugs. We're excited for you to see the 2026 mug! Take on this brain-healthy reading challenge to earn one (plus a coupon for a free dessert from Crumbl)! Registration opens on Jan. 1 online or Jan. 2 in-person. ppld.org/winter-reading
December 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Through PPLD's doors, you will find a world of literacy tools and vital resources for people of all ages. We couldn't do it without the contributions our community makes to the PPLD Foundation. We invite you to make a difference with a meaningful donation to the PPLD Foundation at ppld.org/donate
December 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Everything you see while last-minute shopping this week is an opportunity to use the Consumer Reports Website through your Library to learn more! Visit ppld.org/databases to learn more.
December 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
During the PPLD Cares food drive, our amazing community donated 14,350 pounds of non-perishable items for Care & Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado! Thank you so much for making a difference in supporting your community this season.
December 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
📢Volunteer math tutors needed! Do you know math and want to support local learners? We are expanding our math tutoring services to help more students. We currently need volunteer tutors at Cheyenne Mountain Library. Learn more and apply at tinyurl.com/yc87mc9z

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December 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Join us in celebrating the 150th anniversary of Colorado and 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026! We will have Library open houses, a Passport Program to earn prizes, a special edition library card, and themed programs. Learn more at ppld.org/co150-usa250
December 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Ready to support literacy and learning in El Paso County? Come support local home school students presenting book reports during Homeschool Book Blast tomorrow (Fri., Dec. 19) from 1 - 2 p.m. at East Library! Listen as these students practice their presentation skills.
December 18, 2025 at 11:32 PM
❗Holiday closure❗ All Library locations

All Library locations will be closed on Wed., Dec. 24 and Thu., Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Day. While we are away, you can check out digital books, music, videos, and more at ppld.org/elibrary.
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
How does Pikes Peak Library District's budget work? To illustrate this complex but integral part of your Library District, we put together a guide video and article which you can read online at ppld.org/budget-guide
Guide to the PPLD Budget | Pikes Peak Library District
ppld.org
December 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The upgrade is complete and we are back online! Thank you again for your patience while we upgraded this major system in order to continue providing excellent Library experiences far into the future. Find videos and written instructions on using the new catalog at ppld.org/about-the-catalog
December 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
We are closed today (Thu., Dec. 11) to finish installing major system upgrades. Can't wait to see the new catalog? Get a preview in the form of how-to videos about it at ppld.org/ils-migration
December 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Describe your last Library checkout using only 5 emoji. We'll go first: 💻💡📎📚👀
December 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Library hack for while we are closed tomorrow and Wednesday (Dec. 10 and 11) to complete the system upgrade: Download the Libby app or visit the OverDrive website to find a whole library in your pocket using your PPLD library card! Find more eLibrary resources at ppld.org/elibrary
December 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM