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Photo of Teona Krebs Chief Librarian

The Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees voted today to name Teona Shainidze Krebs as the sole finalist for CEO and Chief Librarian of Pikes Peak Library District. The Board determined she demonstrated strong leadership over the last year as the CEO and Chief Librarian and brings years of solid industry experience to the position. The Board of Trustees will vote to appoint her as the new CEO and Chief Librarian at a special meeting on Tuesday, April 4. 

The Board welcomes feedback on the finalist, which can be sent at ppld.org/contact-board-trustees.

Anime Fan Fest 2023 will highlight programs happening at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) to celebrate the anime and manga fandom! Check out our social media for recommendations and resource highlights, or look below for more information about in-person programs at different Library locations. Scroll to the bottom of this page for some featured videos from PPLD's YouTube channel.


Origami Bookmark

 

All locations will have a special Anime Fan Fest Take and Make available for teens. The Take and Make is a simple Origami Bookmark. Available while supplies last.


Anime Fan Fest Programs

Celebrate Anime Fan Fest at your local library! Activities vary by location; see links below for more information.

Light-Up Cosplay Bracelet Cuffs


Manga/Comic Gift Bags and Button Making 


Teen Anime Club


Anime Fan Fest: Microwave Mochi

Have you ever wanted to try making mochi but been intimidated by the long process? Today, we're testing out a microwave daifuku mochi recipe from Namiko Chen's Just One Cookbook! You can find her written instructions here.


Learn To Draw Miyazaki Sidekicks

Learn to draw your favorite Miyazaki sidekicks with the help of Penrose Library's very own Young Adult Librarian, Mikaela!

Note: The characters in this lesson are all the intellectual property of Studio Ghibli.


Make Your Own Sailor Moon Tiara

Find out how to make your own budget-friendly Sailor Moon Tiara with Annie!
Note: The costume designs in this video are all intellectual property of Naoko Takeuchi.


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Freedom of Information Day celebrates public access to government information and the public’s right to know. This annual event takes place on March 16, James Madison’s birthday. James Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution and was a vocal advocate for transparency in government. The Freedom of Information Act, passed on July 4, 1966, outlines the public’s right to access information.   

The American Library Association celebrates Freedom of Information Day with the James Madison Award and the Eileen Cooke State & Local Madison Award, both of which recognize individuals or groups who have championed, protected, and promoted public access to government information.  

Resources 

  • Government Resources Guide 
    Our Government Resources guide offers a great starting place for finding information about our local, state, and federal governments. You will find historical information; details about the federal, state, and local branches of government; voting information; and other resources.  
  • (U.S.) History in Context 
    Learn about themes, events, individuals and periods in U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present. 
  • History Collection from Gale eBooks 
    Search this database for books about the Freedom of Information Act and James Madison, as well as more unfamiliar events from U.S. history.