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We are experiencing recent outages to the online catalog, PPLD mobile app, and Libby/OverDrive. Click here to learn more. All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Tue., Dec. 24 and Wed., Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025.
Reading Lists
Looking for book ideas? PPLD staff have lots of recommendations to help you find your next read.
The free podcast where middle graders talk about books
Book teasers that give you just enough information to capture your attention and get you hooked on a new book.
Spooky books aren't just for Halloween - they're good all year round!
Find your next favorite book with author talks and book trailers
Search fiction and nonfiction titles for children and teens for read-alikes, series, genres, authors and subjects and browse lists of award winning titles.
Programs for Tweens
Have a voice in your community, meet new friends, and make a difference, all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the library. Each session of the Junior Advisory Board (JAB) will include time for you to give ideas and feedback and time for a fun project or activity. Ages 9-12. Registration Required.
Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Masters! New members are always welcome and no experience is required. Registration is required. For ages 9-12.
Games and Activities
Learn, play, and give back with Freerice! Each time you get a vocabulary word correct, sponsors will donate rice to the World Food Program (WFP).
Art and Design
Help solve global problems using engineering and design thinking. New challenges, ideas, and information weekly.
If you love art, check out the Tate museum's website where you'll find free games, quizzes, art activities, and more.
Coding
Podcasts
"Listen along as 11-year-old Mars Patel and his pals JP, Toothpick, and Caddie set out on an audacious adventure in search of two missing friends. The mysterious tech billionaire Oliver Pruitt might have a thing or two to say about their quest, because as he likes to say, “To the stars!” In fact, that’s just where they might be headed…"
Explore the world's leading philanthropic live nature cam network and documentary film channel.
Tai Poole is trying to find answers to life's biggest questions. What happens after we die? What is love? How can we fix climate change? He may not solve them all, but give him a break ... he's only 11 years old.
Join Tai as he heads to coffee shops, universities and playgrounds seeking answers. His conversations with everyone from NASA experts to his little brother will expand your mind and touch your heart.
Join Tai as he heads to coffee shops, universities and playgrounds seeking answers. His conversations with everyone from NASA experts to his little brother will expand your mind and touch your heart.
"When Chloe is sent off to live with her mysterious and eccentric grandmother, she learns an unbelievable secret. Grandma Ivy is none other than Mother Nature herself! And Chloe is next in line to assume the power and responsibility of the job."
In the era of fake news, kids need to learn to be able to tell what’s true from what’s false. And what better way to do that than a game show that puts kids in the driver’s seat, adults on the hot seat, and a sound-effects robot strapped to the roof? Each week, a kid interviews two experts in a particular topic, one of whom is a genuine, credentialed expert, the other a liar. Hilarious and fast-paced, the show teaches kids to ask insightful questions, weigh the evidence before them, and trust their gut.
Now a TV show on Disney+
Now a TV show on Disney+
Smash Boom Best is a debate show for kids and families from the makers of the award-winning podcast, Brains On! Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best. Our debaters use facts and passion to make their case -- teaching listeners how to defend their own opinions along the way.
Access free practice exercises and instructional videos in a variety of subjects.
Learn about civics in a new and interactive way – by playing games!
Check out STEM related news and articles updated daily.
Mental Health
In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Free 24/7 support at your fingertips.
Research shows that when we take a few minutes to practice mindful breathing it can be an effective tool for coping with stress and anxiety.
Got 60 seconds? Take a mental health minute to learn about various mental disorders.
We All Have Mental Health
Ever wonder what we mean by "mental health"? This short video gives an overview of what mental health is and ways to manage it.
Middle School
Learn the top 10 tips for success in middle school from a middle school teacher.
Stop bullying on the spot. Learn more about what bullying is and how to help stop it.
Growing Up
For info about your changing body and mind and the kinds of issues that older kids face, this is the place.
Girlshealth.gov gives girls reliable, useful information on the health issues they will face as they become young women, and tips on handling relationships with family and friends, at school and at home.