Congratulations to the winners of All Pikes Peak Writes, PPLD's adult fiction writing contest. PPLD received over 60 submissions this year. The five winning stories were announced at an award ceremony on Saturday, May 5.
You can read the winning entries by clicking here.
First Place
“In the Shadow of the Mountain” by Leisel Hufford
Second Place
“A Rational List” by Sandra Hendricks
Third Place
“Hungry” by Davyne DeSye
Honorable Mention
“Checkmate” by Molly Bailey
“Friends Aside” by Ann Amicucci
PPLD's Maker in Residence for July/August 2018 was paper crafting instructor Monique Santos, a Colorado native and enjoys all things “Colorado”! A perfect day would be a morning hike with a friend, cup of coffee, afternoon of playing with the girls and dinner with the family. When she is not busy as a wife and stay at home mom of two daughters 6 & 4 she enjoys being a part of the Colorado Springs community. Whether it be at her daughters school, community centers, crafting events or the library she is passionate about sharing her love for creating.
She taught classes throughout Pikes Peak Library District, as well as hosted open studio hours at Library 21c.
Visit PPLD's Maker/Artist in Residence page for more information about this program.
PPLD's Makers in Residence for May/June 2018 were Charles and Tauni Orndorff. The Colorado Springs natives have been making costumes and props for over 15 years. Their skills include sewing, fabrication, 3D design, and much more. They are currently instructors at the Pikes Peak Makerspace where they teach resin casting, silicon molding, and vac-forming.
They taught Resin Casting with Silicon Molds classes throughout Pikes Peak Library District, as well as hosted open studio hours at Library 21c.
Visit PPLD's Maker/Artist in Residence page for more information about this program.