Pikes Peak Library District

Inclusivity at libraries makes a difference for library users everywhere. With inclusivity in mind, PPLD has added adaptive kits to our programs. These kits will be available during PPLD programs so that everyone can enjoy Library programs regardless of ability. Kits include items like hand grippers, larger needles, tweezers to pick up beads, and more! #PPLD #PublicLibrary #Adaptive #Accessible #LibraryProgram

Due to today's weather delay, the Homeschool Science Fair has been rescheduled for next Friday (Feb. 28) from 10 - 11:30 a.m. See you then! It's a fun opportunity for homeschool families to have a science field trip, or for anyone in our community to come support science learning. #Homeschool #ScienceLearning #ScienceFair #PublicLibrary

Everyone has a different way of describing home, different places to call home, and different experiences of home. What is home for you? 4th and 5th graders living in El Paso County are invited to submit an original poem to the Jean Ciavonne Poetry Contest exploring this year's theme of Poems of Belonging: Home, Community, and Origins. Winners will receive a book and $50 each. Entries must be submitted by Sat., March 1. Learn more at ppld.org/poetrycontest #PublicLibrary #ElPasoCounty #PoetryForKids #KidsWrite #Education

Do you want to share what you make, show off some cool science, or demonstrate maker or crafting techniques to the community? Apply to be an exhibitor at this year’s All Pikes Peak Makes program taking place on Sat., April 26 at Library 21c! Applications are open now through Sat., April 12. Apply at ppld.org/APPM #PublicLibrary #AllPikesPeakMakes #Maker #STEM #Science #Technology

The numbers are in, and our community made excellent use of their Library in 2024! We had almost 2 million visitors last year. That's like if everyone living in El Paso County visited the Library two and a half times! eLibrary use was up, and nearly 60,000 unique people used their library cards every month. We also saw more people signing up for library cards, using meeting rooms and computers, and participating in our annual programs. Find more stats and our community's top 10 checkouts of 2024 at https://lnkd.in/g5mnE4bh #PikesPeakLibraryDistrict #PublicLibrary #LibraryUse #LibraryData

Congratulations to the Pikes Peak Library District for their Grand Reopening of the Manitou Springs Public Library! Here are a few pictures of the hardware installed by Bear's Access Solutions LLC; including the #VonDuprin 99, #MT11 & #MT15 card readers, and #HES electric strikes. *Pikes Peak Library District*City of Manitou Springs*Allegion US*Verkada*Security Door Controls*HES Innovations* #locksmith #accesscontrol #cardaccess #ADA #handicapaccess #doors #doorsecurity #lifesafety #panichardware #doorhardware #historicalbuildingupgrades #library #carnegielibrary

Calling all local authors from the Pikes Peak region and across the Front Range! Applications are open now for PPLD's annual Mountain of Authors local author showcase. Apply now through Mon., March 3 to be part of the in-person author showcase to meet new and returning readers and network with other local authors. This year's event will be held on Sat., May 17. Learn more and apply at ppld.org/author-call #PublicLibrary #ColoradoAuthor #LocalAuthor #AuthorEvent

Thank you to the City of Manitou Springs for your dedication to revitalizing the historic Carnegie Library building that Manitou Springs Library calls home, and to everyone who joined us for the Grand Reopening Ceremony on Friday! More than 400 people joined us to see the changes that will make this historic building accessible to all. #PublicLibrary #ElPasoCounty #CarnegieLibrary #ManitouSpringsCO

Join Pikes Peak Library District and the City of Manitou Springs at 701 Manitou Avenue for the Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday (Feb. 7) at 4:30 p.m. We will be open for limited use starting on Saturday (Feb. 8). You will be able to start checking out books, and our printers and computers for patron use will be available starting mid-week next week. #PPLD #PublicLibrary #CarnegieLibrary #ManitouSprings

Did you know that East Library's architecture is based on the Carnegie Library building now attached to Penrose Library? We learned a lot at the unveiling of the permanent When East Was East exhibit at East Library last Saturday. Stop by any time the Library is open to see the installation in-person, and dive deeper into the history of the Eastern edge of Colorado Springs with the online portion of the gallery at ppld.org/when-east #PikesPeakRegion #ColoradoHistory #PublicLibrary #ElPasoCounty