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News & Updates at PPLD

National Library Week 2025
What brings people to libraries? The wide variety of things we have to offer!
Homeschool Resource Fair 2025
The Library supports homeschoolers and homeschool families throughout El Paso County in a variety of ways.
Library Giving Day
Tue., April 1 is the seventh annual Library Giving Day! On that date, people across the country — including in El Paso County — come together as part of a movement to strengthen and support our local libraries.
Teen Volunteers Wanted for 2025 Summer Adventure
Volunteer experience looks good on college applications and can make a job application stand out to potential employers as well.
New Library Cards Unveiling Ceremony
Announcing the Library Card Design Contest Unveiling Ceremony! Join us in kicking off National Library Week with a ceremony to unveil the winning designs at East Library on Sat., April 5 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Updates at Penrose Library Enhance Library Users’ Experiences
One way that Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) serves the El Paso County community is by having high quality, up-to-date facilities for patrons to visit.
All Pikes Peak Makes 2025
Explore the junction where technology, science, and creativity meet at this year’s All Pikes Peak Makes! A maker is someone who creates – to be innovative, to solve problems, to bring something beautiful into the world, or simply to have fun.
The Jean Ciavonne Poetry Contest
Pikes Peak Library District’s annual Jean Ciavonne Poetry Contest engages 4th and 5th grade writers. Join us for the Awards Ceremony celebrating this year’s winners on Sat., April 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Penrose Library.
Tell us about your Library experience!
Did you use a Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) resource, service and/or space today? If so, we want to hear from you! Please complete this short survey. 
Virtual Author Visits
Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is excited to bring you Virtual Author Visits in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Penrose Library will complete improvements and reopen the Computer Lab and Children's area on Tue., April 1.
Published on Mon., March 31, 2025 Until the Computer Lab and Children's area reopen: