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Fountain Library
Address:
230 South Main St.
Fountain, CO 80817
Phone:
(719) 382-5347
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Holiday Hours and Closures
Bus Route: Fountain Municipal Transit
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Friends of Fountain Library
The Fountain Friends Book Store is open during regular Library hours.
Click here to learn more about the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District.
What's New!
PPLD invites the public to take part in the Big Library Read, a pilot program in which libraries worldwide offer a single eBook to their cardholders. The program is designed to unite library patrons from all around the world.
From May 15 to June 1, 2013, anyone with a valid Pikes Peak Library District library card can borrow the eBook The Four Corners of the Sky by New York Times bestselling author Michael Malone for free from the Library’s website at ppld.org/cybershelf and read on all major devices, including Kindle® and iPad®.
Over 7,500 libraries in 10 countries from five continents are participating. Readers are invited to join the book discussion on Twitter using #BigLibraryRead.
For more information about the Big Library Read, please visit www.overdrive.com/big-library-read/.
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What: Children’s Summer Reading Program 2013 - Dig Into Reading
When: June 1 - July 31
The Library’s Summer Reading Program is fun, free, and builds reading skills. Read with us this summer and win cool prizes! Register online or at your local library starting June 1.
Here's how to play:
- Go to your nearest library and register for Dig Into Reading, our free summer reading program, or register online at ppld.org starting June 1.
- Read books!
- Record your reading on our Dig Into Reading game card!
- Win prizes, prizes, prizes!
- Enjoy our special free programs – performers, stories, crafts, live animals, and more.
Happy Reading!
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Get ready for the Teen Summer Reading Program! Registration starts on June 1!
Program runs June 1-July 31
Grades 5-12 welcome to participate!
Read books and earn prizes!
How the game works: For each level, read 3 books or 9 hours (teens can combine number of books and number of hours to complete each level). To complete the program, teens need to read a total of 9 books or 27 hours by July 31st.
Level one: read 3 books or 9 hours
You get a pack of coupons:
• Brunswick Zone: free daily game pass June- August
• Sky Sox: 2 free tickets
• Academy Mini-Golf: free round of golf
• Sertich Ice Center: free session + skate rental
• Wendy’s: free value fry
• Chick-fil-A: free milkshake
• Plato’s Closet: $5 gift card
• Yo Yogurt: free 3 oz. frozen yogurt
• Del Taco: free chicken taco, small fry and drink
• Louie’s pizza: free lunch special (slice of pizza and drink)
Level two: read 3 more books or 9 hours
You get a book or journal!
Level three: read 3 more books or 9 hours
You get a cool Summer Reading t-shirt!
Complete the program by July 31 and you will be entered into a drawing to win an eReader!!
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What: PPLD Homeschool Lunch Bunches
Where: Fountain Library
When: May 1st, 11:30am to 1pm
Description: Passport to Adventure: Join us the first Wednesday of the month as we learn about countries, cultures, people and possibilities. Each month we'll explore someplace new through crafts, games, food and activities. Earn a stamp in your passport for each program you attend. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy after the program as you spend time getting to know other Homeschool families. Programs are geared toward elementary-age children but siblings older and younger are welcome!
Contact Jessica at jfreeland{a}ppld.org for more information.
Where: High Prairie Library
When: May 22nd, 11:30am to 1pm
Description: SPECIAL EVENT! Join the High Prairie in a day of outdoor fun! Play games, enjoy refreshments, and win prizes! Afterwards, bring your lunch and enjoy our outside patio area! Registration is recommended.
Contact Julie at jsimmons{a}ppld.org for more information.
Where: Rockrimmon Library
When: May 16th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Summary: This meeting will be a demonstration of the PPLD KidsWeb and getting ready for Summer Reading Program! Free!!
Register online, call 593-8000, or contact Tina at tlewis{a}ppld.org.
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In response to feedback from patrons, statistical data and observation, and the integration of Manitou Springs Community Library, the PPLD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to increase the District's operating hours by 52.
The changes, effective Monday, April 15, will be:
- All PPLD facilities, with the exception of Ute Pass, Palmer Lake, and Manitou Springs libraries, will open at 9 a.m., Monday through Thursday.
- Manitou Springs Community Library will add eight hours of service. The new hours at Manitou Springs will be 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. from Monday - Thursday, and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
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At a special event held at Penrose Library on Wednesday, February 13, El Pomar Foundation announced it had approved a challenge grant of $750,000 to support the Library’s Tri-Building Project to create a 21st Century library system, which will bring significant improvements to Pikes Peak Library District.
The funds from El Pomar are earmarked for use at PPLD’s Penrose Library, but the funds will allow for wider District-wide improvements at PPLD, including renovations and upgrades at PPLD’s East Library and the opening of a new facility in 2014 at 1175 Chapel Hills Drive as well. PPLD’s new facility will feature content creation areas for creative professionals, business incubation and hoteling space for small businesses and nonprofits, enhanced areas for job seekers to find career assistance, and much more!
El Pomar’s generous grant will allow the Library to move forward on construction and renovation in 2013, with a projected opening of the new facility in 2014. The challenge grant is contingent upon The Pikes Peak Library District Foundation raising $3.15 million by January 1, 2016.
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What: Homeschool Lunch Bunch
Where: Fountain Library
When: May 1, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Summary: Passport to Adventure: Join us the first Wednesday of the month as we learn about countries, cultures, people and possibilities. Each month we'll explore someplace new through crafts, games, food and activities. Earn a stamp in your passport for each program you attend. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy after the program as you spend time getting to know other Homeschool families. Programs are geared toward elementary-age children but siblings older and younger are welcome!
Contact Jessica at jfreeland{a}ppld.org for more information.
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Beginning on Monday, December 3, all PPLD self-check machines will require the use of your patron PIN.
Why do I need a PIN?
A PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your library card from unauthorized use. In the event that your card is lost or stolen, we have provided you with an extra layer of protection. The Library enabled this feature to help ensure the privacy of your Library account.
Your PIN is required when you:
- Login to My Account on the Library’s web page
- Check out items at a self-check station
- Login to reserve and use a Library computer
- Place holds on items
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The Louise (Lacey) and Allen Simpson Heritage Corner at Fountain Community Library contains information on the history of the Fountain Valley area and genealogy reference materials. We are collecting family histories from those who have lived in the area for at least fifty years, as well as other items of interest. The Heritage Corner also contains information on Fountain’s Fairview Cemetery, and some historic maps of the area.
The Heritage Corner was made possible by a generous donation from the Lacey-Simpson family.
If you are interested in learning more about the Heritage Corner or donating family histories, please call the Fountain Library at (719) 382-5347. We also have monthly genealogy classes for those interested in learning more about their family roots!
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Come to the library and apply for assistance programs in a confidential setting. On the third Friday of each month at Ruth Holley Library from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Fountain Library from 2 - 5 p.m., Care and Share can help you apply for SNAP (formerly food stamps) or Colorado Employment First (increasing employment for food assistance recipients). Applications are also available for LEAP, the program designed to help pay heating costs. Care and Share can also supply nutrition information and connections to local food banks. Call (719) 528-1247, x4602 for more information.
To apply for assistance, you will need to bring the following: proof of identity (driver’s license, birth certificate, etc.); proof of residence (rental or mortgage agreement); proof of immigration status for non-citizens; proof of monthly income (pay stubs, Social Security or VA benefit letters, etc.); proof of out-of-pocket child care expenses (bills, receipts); proof of monthly shelter costs (utility bills, property taxes, etc.); proof of monthly out-of-pocket medical expenses for elderly or disabled; and Social Security Numbers for all applying.
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