Penrose Library (PE)

Penrose Library

Address:      
20 N. Cascade Ave. - map it!      
Colorado Springs, CO 80903      
Floor Plan

Phone: (719) 531-6333, x7015      
Contact Us

Hours:      
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.      
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.      
Sunday: Closed      
Holiday Hours and Closures

Bus Route: 3, 9

Paid Parking:

  • Patrons will receive two hours of free parking each day by scanning a physical library card at the kiosks located near the main entrance of the upper lot and near the west entrance to the lower lot. Up to two additional hours of parking may be purchased at a time.
  • Penrose paid parking is through parking kiosks in both the upper and lower lots that accept credit card and coin payment.
  • Penrose paid parking is enforced 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
  • The rate is $1.50 per hour.
  • The city of Colorado Springs enforces the meter compliance and writes tickets when in violation. PPLD has no authority to overturn a ticket that is issued by the city.
  • Penrose campus has a no trespassing declaration from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Curbside Services You may come to the Penrose Library upper parking lot off of Cascade Ave. Park in a numbered designated parking spot and dial or text the phone number listed. Staff will answer and request your library card number, name, and parking spot number. After retrieving your items, staff will bring your items to your car. Staff will also be available just inside the front doors of the building to retrieve items for your convenience if you are visiting by foot or bike. You may also call ahead to have your holds ready when you arrive, same-day pick-up only. To schedule same-day hold pick-ups or to check on the availability of your holds, please call (719) 531-6333, x2552. Returns can be placed in the exterior book drops.

 
  • Friends of Penrose Library
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Friends of Penrose Library

Penrose Library operates a staffed bookstore in the lobby during Library hours. Click here to learn more about the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District.


 

Library Location Address

20 North Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
United States

What's New!

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A microphone graphic with text that reads "Virtual Author Visits."

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is excited to bring you Virtual Author Visits in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Join us and hear from bestselling authors and thought leaders on a range of topics, from puzzling science to epic fantasy to decluttering your home. Whether you are an avid or occasional reader, there is nothing quite like listening to insightful talks by authors you have read or new ones you are just discovering. You never know what will catch your interest. Attend these events at no cost from the comfort of home. 

In November, join us on Thu., Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. for a discussion with Navajo Ranger Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland. In The Paranormal Ranger, Milford recounts the stories of these cases from a law enforcement officer’s clinical and deductive perspective. Register for the access link

Next, tune in on Sat., Nov. 9 at noon (en Español) or Thu., Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. (English) to hear from New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito. The book provides an immediate and intimate account of a treacherous and near-impossible journey, as well as the miraculous kindness and love delivered at the most unexpected moments. Register for the access link (above). 

For the last Virtual Author Visit in November, you’re invited to join us on Wed., Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel, A Council of Dolls. This conversation highlights how her work explores Native Rights and Native American culture, using an important symbol that anchors comfort and companionship in Native life: dolls. Mona Susan Power weaves a spell of love and healing that comes alive on the page. Register for the access link

Learn more and see upcoming authors on our Virtual Author Visits page or check out past Virtual Author Visits here!


More Upcoming Virtual Author Visits 

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Graphic with a cartoon spaceship with the words "Homeschool Book Blast"

Homeschoolers, get ready to tell the world about your favorite book! Prepare a creative book report at home and present it informally to other families in a science fair-style format. What you create to represent your book is up to you. Build a diorama, design a game based on the plot and characters, or make a poster for the movie version. Or you might create a book in a bag project, make a clothes hanger mobile, or draw the story in a comic book format. The possibilities are endless! For homeschool students in grades K – 8. 

Registration opens on Fri., Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. Register here to be a book presenter. Please make sure that each participating student registers separately.

If you aren’t ready to present a book report yourself, drop by to support other homeschoolers by browsing the projects and discover your next favorite book!

When: Fri., Dec. 13 from 1 - 2 p.m.
Where: East Library

Need ideas to help you get started? Take a look at our idea file

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Graphic with a pumpking with the text "Spooky Stroll A Story in Old Colorado City"

Take a spooky stroll in Old Colorado City and read Mrs. McMurphy’s Pumpkin by Rick Walten. Pick up a map at Old Colorado City Library, or print one here. Find a page at each location featured on the map, and head inside - there may be a special treat waiting for you! The story will be available Oct. 1 - 31. 


Old Colorado City October Strolls

Mrs. McMurphy’s Pumpkin by Rick Walten - Download the map!

  1. Old Colorado City Library
  2. Jives Coffee Lounge
  3. Carnelian Coffee Co.
  4. Jen’s Place Boutique
  5. Stella & Beau
  6. Eclectic OCC
  7. Simple Body
  8. The Holly Leaf
  9. Squash Blossom
  10. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
  11. Dice Guys
  12. Old Colorado City History Center