FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2025
Contact:
Carla Bamesberger, PR & Marketing Manager
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Denise M. Abbott, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer
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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS IN JULY
Summer Adventure Celebrations offer family fun, Children enjoy engaging Summer Fun programs at the Library, and Teens learn creative technology skills during Maker Camp
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) presents many options to engage people of all ages and interests across El Paso County. Here are some upcoming opportunities this month:
Summer Adventure Celebrations offer no-cost outdoor family fun
Summer fun; Family activities; Community interest
Fri., July 11 (Fountain); Fri., July 18 (Colorado Springs); and Thu., July 31 (Monument)
More info: ppld.org/summer
Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is wrapping up its 2025 Summer Adventure presented by the Friends of Pikes Peak Library District reading program with outdoor celebrations in July. Summer Adventure is the Library’s annual summer reading program that keeps readers and learners of all ages engaged during the summer and combats learning loss. The parties offer no-cost family fun in the sun celebrating a summer of learning and reading during Summer Adventure. There is no cost to attend these family-friendly events.
The first event will be held at Aga Park in Fountain on Fri., July 11 from 10 a.m. - noon. Attendees can enjoy a petting zoo from Wishing Star Farm, explore community helper vehicles like fire trucks, and participate in other family-fun activities including enjoying a frozen treat from Culver’s, building with blocks and magnetic tiles, checking out vendor booths like Bricks & Minifigs, and more.
The next event will take place at George Fellows Park behind East Library on Fri., July 18 from 10 a.m. - noon. There will be activities and booths for kids, a petting zoo from Wishing Star Farm, a helicopter brought in by Children’s Hospital Colorado, a foam party, vendor booths like Raisin’ Cane’s Chicken Fingers, a water slide, a visit with Switchbacks mascot Ziggy, free frozen treats from Shake Shack, a children’s obstacle course, face painting, and more. The Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District will also have a book sale tent.
The final Summer Adventure Celebration will take place in Limbach Park in Monument on Thu., July 31 from 6 – 7 p.m. Families will enjoy a live concert with Steve Weeks, a performer who specializes in family-oriented musical performances. These concerts combine music, humor, games, and dancing for an unforgettable time.
Parents and caregivers find summer enrichment for children at the Library’s Summer Fun programs
Summer fun; Family activities; Community interest
Throughout July
Pikes Peak Library District locations
More info: tiny.ppld.org/summer-fun
Parents and guardians looking for activities for children ages 0 – 12 will find enriching programs at Pikes Peak Library District this summer. During its 2025 Summer Adventure presented by the Friends of Pikes Peak Library District reading program, the Library is offering an array of Summer Fun programs for children. These programs are designed to be entertaining and educational to support kids and keep their brains engaged with learning activities while school is on break. Children can enjoy engaging puppet theater, bilingual yoga, robotics, petting zoos, science, and musical performances. For those participating in Summer Adventure, attending Summer Fun programs counts toward the 30 days of activities required to complete the reading program and earn a prize.
There is still time to sign up for Summer Adventure. Participants signing up can backlog reading and activities they did in June as part of their 30 day challenge. Kids and teens will receive a book as a registration prize (while supplies last). Registration is open until the end of the program, which ends on Thu., July 31.
As part of its summer lineup, PPLD also has a selection of special events and programs available for teens and adults to enjoy.
Teens learn creative technology skills at the Library during Maker Camp
Teen interest; Art & Technology; Education
Library 21c: July 14 – 18
East Library: July 21 – 25
Sand Creek Library: July 28 – Aug. 1
More info: ppld.org/maker-camp
Pikes Peak Library District’s (PPLD) Maker Camp program returns for a second year to teach local teens ages 13 - 18 how to use makerspace technology to bring their creative ideas to life. This unique hands-on experience will introduce teens to using 3D printers, laser cutters, CAD 3D printer modeling software, and sewing machines. At the end of the week-long program, teens will demonstrate their new skills by completing a project using Library makerspace equipment. Participants will also be able to add these new skills to their resume or college applications.
The Library expanded the program from a single one-week session to three one-week sessions in order to make the program available to more teens in our community. Teens should only register for one week-long session. Registration is required, and spots are limited. Registration opens two weeks before the session starts. Each week-long session will take place at a different Library location.
- Library 21c: July 14 – 18 from 1 – 4 p.m.
- East Library: July 21 – 25 from 1 – 4 p.m.
- Sand Creek Library: July 28 – Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Summer Adventure reading program sees strong registration numbers in its first month
Family Activities; Community Interest; Literacy and Education
Program runs from June 2 – July 31
More info: ppld.org/summer
To date, 15,409 people have registered for Pikes Peak Library District’s summer reading program, 2025 Summer Adventure presented by the Friends of Pikes Peak Library District. The program runs from June 2 – July 31, and participants can register at any time during the program, even on the last day. The Library District has set a goal of 20,000 registrations this year, which would surpass its registration numbers from 2024 when a total of 18,302 people registered for the reading program.
Summer Adventure is open to people of all ages. Ages 0 – 18 will receive a book as a registration prize when they sign up (while supplies last), and all ages will receive a prize and entry into the grand prize drawing when they complete the challenge. Participants log 30 days of reading and activities to complete the program, and don’t need to come to a Library location to participate other than for prize pickup. People can register at a Library location or online at ppld.org/summer.
With the program being open to people of all ages, it presents an engaging opportunity for families or friend groups to participate together.