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Join PPLD for an open house at Monument Library from 4-6 p.m. on Tue., Feb. 24! We'll bring the food, fun, and prizes -- you bring friends and family! See you there!
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February 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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All Pikes Peak Library District locations will open at 11 a.m. on Mon., Jan. 26, due to inclement weather.
The words, "Weather Impacts, Mon., Jan. 26" on a blue background with an abstract shape that resembles mountains.
January 26, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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Mobile Library Services for the Pikes Peak Library District are canceled on Sat., Jan. 24 due to road and weather conditions.
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January 24, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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Pikes Peak Library District canceled our Mobile Library Services today due to road conditions.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Join PPLD to learn more about how Leo and Hertha Mohl fled Nazi-occupied Austria and made their way to the Pikes Peak region. Their son will discuss his parents' local legacy from 1-3 p.m. on Feb. 7 at East Library. Go to ppld.org/peak-legacies for more information.
A photo of Leo and Hertha Mohl with Pikes Peak in the background. The logo reads Peak Legacy and there is a seal that reads, "From the PPLD Archives."
January 22, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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Join the Pikes Peak Library District and the Human Trafficking Task Force of Southern Colorado at 6 p.m. on Thu., Jan. 15, at East Library for an important discussion about how to prevent human trafficking in the community. Register here through the events tab at ppld.org.
The text reads "The Education and Prevention of Human Trafficking" on a red background. There's a graphic of people shaded in red shadow.
January 13, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Cheyenne Mountain Library will open at 11 a.m. Tue., Jan. 13, due to plumbing issues.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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Manitou Springs Library and Ute Pass Library will open at 11 a.m. today, Sat., Jan. 10.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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Pikes Peak Library District's Mobile Library Services are canceled for Sat., Jan. 10, due to road conditions.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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All Pikes Peak Library District locations are closed on Fri., Jan. 9.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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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.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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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
An erupting volcano project. A student stands next to their project featuring colorful beakers of liquid. A student stands next to their presentation about growing crystals. A student shows their presentation to a Library staff member.
January 7, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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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
An illustration of a wooden sign in front of a mountain landscape. Text reads, "18th Annual Teen Art Contest: Wild Colorado." In the background, a bigfoot slinks through the trees.
January 7, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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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!
The new bookmobile is covered in images of past PPLD library cards. The new bookmobile pulls out of the garage at Penrose Library.
January 6, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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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
A LENA Start Parent Guidebook sits on a tote bag with LENA Start written on it, along with a LENA Start talk pedometer that measures engagement with a child during the program.
January 5, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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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
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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
A family skates together on an ice-skating rink. Text reads, "Skate in the Park with PPLD. Special PPLD discount! Sat., Jan. 17 only." The logos for PPLD and Skate in the Park Acacia Park are present.
January 2, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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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
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A new year, endless possibilities with your library card!
January 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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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
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❗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!
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December 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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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
Mugs from past Winter Adult Reading Program years. Some logos featured here include a cat snuggling a book, a picnic, the word READ!, a skier, and several designs with a snowflake. Mugs from past Winter Adult Reading Program years. Some logos featured here include a pine forest, the number 10 with a book in it, a constellation, and several featuring mountains. A graphic showing a pine forest during a snowstorm behind a badge featuring a mug, open book, calendar, and cookie. Text reads, "Winter Adult Reading Program. Are you winter ready? Jan. 1 - Feb. 28.
December 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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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
The glass doors of Calhan Library with a dusting of snow. The glass doors of Ruth Holley Library open wide for visitors to walk through. The entrance to Ute Pass Library.
December 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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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
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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.
A PPLD staff member loads boxes of food into a van to take over to Care & Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado Several paper bags full of food waiting to be transported. A stack of food is shown in a back room at the Library. A large box pallet of food awaits transport at the food bank.
December 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM