IN RESPONSE TO KOAA ARTICLE DATED 8/27/2018:
While many libraries across the U.S. do offer “Drag Queen Storytime,” Pikes Peak Library District does not provide it as a library-sponsored program. If ever offered or sponsored, the program would be part of a larger exploration of diversity as well as contextualized for children and families in a broad frame of respect for individuality and difference.
The “Drag Queen Story Hour” by Sarah Bellum, which is taking place at Penrose Library on September 1, is sponsored by Club Q. This program is offered by a member of the community under the auspices of another organization and is not sponsored by the library.
We make our meeting rooms available to the public, and all community members are allowed to use them for any purpose as long as it does not violate our Meeting Room Policy. This use does not violate our policy in any way.
PPLD's Makers in Residence for September/October 2018 were The Reminders (Big Samir and Aja Black), a rare and remarkable musical duo, blending soulful sounds and roots music with insightful messages and thoughtful lyrics. Releasing their debut album Recollect in 2008 and their latest Born Champions in 2012, The Reminders have been recognized and applauded for their work both nationally internationally through concerts, tours, music awards, and television and radio appearances. The duo is constantly and actively engaged with community organizations, schools, universities, delivering workshops, talks, and specially catered performances.
They taught songwriting classes throughout Pikes Peak Library District and hosted open studio hours at Sand Creek Library and Library 21c.
Visit PPLD's Maker/Artist in Residence page for more information about this program.
Family Place Libraries™ is a network of children’s libraries nationwide who believe that literacy begins at birth and that libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families. Family Place Libraries feature:
- Specially designed spaces
- Programs for ages 0 - 5
- Materials and resources for parents
- Family support services
Our Family Place Libraries also offer extensive collections of toys that are developmentally appropriate for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Research shows that play fosters a variety of skills that children need: social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional. Through play, children express feelings, communicate, build imagination and vocabulary, and develop eye-and-hand coordination; all vital steps in their journey toward reading and writing.
Family Place Toy Library
The Toy Library is now available! To learn what toys are available and how to check one out, please click here.
Upcoming 2024 Family Place Playgroup Series (registration required):
For parents and caregivers with children 1 - 3 years old. Hosted at PPLD's Family Place Libraries, please join us for an enjoyable 5-week playgroup, where you spend time together, play, make friends, and speak one-on-one with specialists in child development, nutrition, and more.
Cheyenne Mountain Library – Contact: Brittany McNeil: bmcneil@ppld.org, (719) 531-6333, x6205
- Playgroups coming in 2025
East Library – Contact: Janina Goodwin: jgoodwin@ppld.org, (719) 531-6333, x6013
- Playgroups coming in 2025
Fountain Library – Contact: Emily Koppenhaver: ekoppenhaver@ppld.org, (719) 531-6333, x6122
- Playgroups coming in 2025
Library 21c – Contact: SarahEllen Hickle: shickle@ppld.org, (719) 531-6333, x6335
- Playgroups coming in 2025
Penrose Library – Contact: Amanda Norris: anorris@ppld.org, 719) 531-6333, x6155
- Tue., Sept. 3, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
- Tue., Sept. 10, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
- Tue., Sept. 17, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
- Tue., Sept. 24, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
- Tue., Oct. 1, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Sand Creek Library – Contact: Johana Pacheco: jpacheco@ppld.org, (719) 531-6333, x6207
- Playgroups coming in 2025
All PPLD Family Place Libraries
- Cheyenne Mountain Library, (719) 531-6333, x7001, 1785 South 8th Street, Suite 100
- East Library, (719) 531-6333, x7014, 5550 N. Union Blvd.
- Fountain Library, (719) 531-6333 x7004, 230 S. Main St.
- Library 21c, (719) 531-6333, x1527, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr.
- Penrose Library, (719) 531-6333, x7015, 20 N. Cascade Ave.
- Sand Creek Library, (719) 531-6333 x1800, 1821 S. Academy Blvd.