We will be opening an hour late on Friday, June 28th, because of an all-staff meeting. Our morning stops will begin at 11 a.m. Our afternoon stops will be at the regularly scheduled time:
Deerfield Hills 11-12
Family Connections: 11-12
Corrections to the Schedule:
Brookdale Skyline10-129:45-11:45
Inn Garden Plaza9:45-10:459:45-11:45
*For the Summer - Ellicott Elementary stop will park at the Ellicott Plaza in front of El Bronco Ranch Market: 23355 CO-94, Calhan, CO 80808
*(asterisk) = Summer-only stop
HOLDS
We will keep your holds until the next scheduled stop and we will bring your holds to your listed stop. If you would like your holds sent to a different library location, please call us at (719) 531-6333, x7702.
Contact us: 719-531-6333 ext. 7702
All you need is your library. But your library needs you, too! Support Pikes Peak Library District by making a charitable gift to the PPLD Foundation. Click here to make your donation today. Thank you!
Amazing news! NextFifty Initiative has granted PPLD funding in support of our Mobile Library Services in order to change the way we experience aging. To learn more about this foundation's pioneering efforts in the 50+ sector, visit https://bit.ly/307pG3Y.
Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is excited to bring you Virtual Author Visits in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Join us and hear from bestselling authors and thought leaders on a range of topics, from puzzling science to epic fantasy to decluttering your home. Whether you are an avid or occasional reader, there is nothing quite like listening to insightful talks by authors you have read or new ones you are just discovering. You never know what will catch your interest. Attend these events at no cost from the comfort of home.
In July, join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson and Kate DiCamillo on Tue., July 9 at noon. DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series (grades Pre K – 2), the original Mercy Watson, and the follow up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive. We will also be celebrating the publication of the final book in the Mercy Watson series! Register for the access link.
Next, get ready to survive the summer with Max Brallier, author of The Last Kids on Earth, on Tue., July 16 at noon. In this virtual event, Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains as well as the unique ways that Jack and his friends figure out how to defeat them. The Last Kids on Earth series is perfect for grades 3 – 6. Register for the access link.
After that, you’re invited to learn the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo on Tue., July 23 at noon! In this exciting visit, Acevedo will discuss her work and provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling young adult novel-in-verse, The Poet X. Register for the access link.
For the last Virtual Author Visit in July, join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life. Santat’s book is a good fit for grades 5 – 8. This Virtual Author Visit will be on Tue., July 30 at noon. Register for the access link.
Learn more and see upcoming authors on our Virtual Author Visits page or check out past Virtual Author Visits here!
More Upcoming Virtual Author Visits
Wed., Aug. 7 at noon: Your All Access Pass Behind the Scenes at the Space Station with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur
Thu., Aug. 15 at noon: The Golden Ticket to College Admissions Is Not What You Think: Redefining Success for Parents of Teens with Irena Smith, PhD
Wed., Aug. 21 at 5 p.m.: An Exploration of Friendship, Reckoning, and Hope with novelist Shelby Van Pelt
Have an adventure with your Library during the 50th anniversary of our 2024 Summer Adventure presented by Children's Hospital Colorado! This year, anyone of any age can participate and win prizes through reading, creating, and exploring. You can read, participate in one of our programs, or use one of our activity ideas!
Click here for group registration information. Group registration is NOT recommended for families. A group must be five or more participants. Have more questions about Beanstack? Email beanstackhelp@ppld.org.
Receive a reminder email at the start of Summer Adventure and throughout June and July for summer programs, activities, and more. You can unsubscribe at any time.
You can track your progress on the Beanstack app, pick up a game card at any Library location, or click here to download and print a physical game card from home!
How to play
Register on Beanstack at ppld.beanstack.org, on the app, or in person at your favorite Library location!
Complete 30 days of activities (either Read, Explore, or Create) from Fri., May 31 – Wed., July 31.
Track your progress on the game card tracker or by logging a day in Beanstack for each day you complete an activity.
Complete the program after 30 days of activities and challenge yourself to complete the bonus round! Keep reading to earn additional entries into the grand prize drawing. Receive one extra entry (up to four) for each additional five days of activities you complete. See below for a list of grand prizes!
If you need assistance, call (719) 531-6333 or visit ppld.org/ask
Prizes
Participants receive an age-appropriate prize upon registration and another after completing 30 days of Read, Explore, and/or Create activities. Prizes are available until Wed., July 31 or while supplies last. Earn up to four additional entries into the grand prize drawings by completing bonus rounds of five extra days of activities each.
Registration Prize:
Ages 0 - 11: A choice of book
Ages 12 - 18: A choice of book or journal
Ages 19+: An entry into the grand prize drawing
Completion Prize:
Ages 0 - 3: A bath toy & entry into the grand prize drawing
Ages 4 - 11: A reading award medal and entry into the grand prize drawing
Ages 12 - 18: A choice of book or journal and entry into the grand prize drawing
You can pick up your prizes at your favorite Library location. Prize options may vary as supplies last. Open hours and specific services may vary by Library location, so please check in advance.
Grand Prize Drawing
Thanks to our generous sponsors, we have some exciting grand prizes that will be awarded to our lucky winners this year!
Enjoy a private movie theater screening party for up to 30 people at Roadhouse Cinemas, complete with free drinks and popcorn.
Four premium seats to see the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC along with a cool goodie bag of Switchbacks gear!
In addition to the private movie screening and Switchbacks tickets, we have lots of excellent prizes you could win, including:
One-year family membership for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
$50 SCHEELS gift card
Win a 10-pack of free skate passes to Skate City
Family four-pack tickets to Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain (peak season passes)
Pass for laser tag/arcade games at Main Event
One-hour of bowling, plus shoes at Main Event
One-year membership for the Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
Date night movie pass for two, popcorn, and $10 to spend in the arcade at Roadhouse Cinemas
Light Victorian Tea for two guests at Miramont Castle
Tour for four guests at Miramont Castle
Chuckwagon Supper and Original Western Stage Show for four guests at Flying W Ranch
A cool waterproof outdoor adventure backpack with swag from Pikes Peak Regional Attractions
Family four-pack tickets to ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum
Thanks to our generous prize sponsors
Survey
Finished with the program? Please take our survey and answer a few questions to make next year’s program even better!
Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is excited to announce the call for submissions for All Pikes Peak Writes! All Pikes Peak Writes is PPLD’s annual fiction writing contest for ages 12 and older+ and seeks to highlight writers in our community through one competition. There are three categories, based on age group: Ages 12 - 18, Ages 19 - 24, and Ages 25 and up. Please see the guidelines, rules for entry, and submission form for each category below.
Submissions will be accepted from June 3 through 9 p.m. on July 26, 2024.
Eligibility:
All Pikes Peak Writes is open to El Paso County residents ages 12 and older.
Judging:
Entries will be judged on following category guidelines, quality of writing, use of language, plot development and resolution, believable characters, and correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Awards:
Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place entries in each category. Winners will be announced in late August.
We will notify participants in late August if they have won an award.
Are you publishing the digital anthology again?
Yes! We will be publishing the top three stories in all categories (ages 12 - 18, ages 19 - 24, and ages 25 and up).
Will I get feedback for my work?
Yes! You will receive a copy of the judges’ comments after the competition has concluded.
Do I have to submit my story online?
Yes. To better facilitate the process, we are requiring all stories be submitted digitally. You can stop by any PPLD location to use one of our computers to submit your story ahead of the deadline.
Ages 12 - 18
The Challenge: Write a story, up to 2,500 words, starting with the opening line: “And... go!”
Guidelines:
Ages 12 - 18 only.
Must be a resident of El Paso County, Colorado.
Word count must not exceed 2,500 words, not including title. Word count will be established using Microsoft Word. Points will be automatically deducted from the total score of the piece if the word count exceeds 2,500 words.
Stories must be original, previously unpublished works.
Stories must include a title page with the title and author’s name. The author’s name should not appear anywhere else on the document.
Stories must be typed. Formatting should be double-spaced and in 12-point Times New Roman or Calibri font with the title and page number in the upper right-hand corner of each page.
Only one entry per person.
Participants must fill out the form and submit their story below by July 26, 2024 at 9 p.m. The file format should be PDF, .doc, or.docx. If you need help converting a file to one of these formats, please visit a Library location for assistance ahead of the deadline.
Failure to follow the guidelines will result in disqualification.
Write a story, up to 3,500 words, starting with the opening line: “And... go!”
Guidelines:
Ages 19 - 24 only
Must be a resident of El Paso County, Colorado.
Word count must not exceed 3,500 words, not including title. Word count will be established using Microsoft Word. Points will be automatically deducted from the total score of the piece if the word count exceeds 3,500 words.
Stories must be original, previously unpublished works.
Stories must include a title page with title and author’s name. The author’s name should not appear anywhere else on the document.
Stories must be typed. Formatting should be double-spaced and in 12-point Times New Roman or Calibri font with the title and page number in the upper right-hand corner of each page.
Only one entry per person.
Participants must fill out the form and submit their story below by July 26, 2024 at 9 p.m. The file format should be PDF, .doc, or.docx. If you need help converting a file, please visit a Library location for assistance ahead of the deadline.
Failure to follow the guidelines will result in disqualification.
Write an original fiction story of up to 3,500 words. Entries in this category do not need to use the assigned opening line from the other categories.
Guidelines for entry:
Ages 25 and older.
Must be a resident of El Paso County, Colorado .
Word count must not exceed 3,500 words. Word count will be established using Microsoft Word. Points will automatically be deducted from the total score of the piece if the word count exceeds 3,500 words.
Stories must be original, previously unpublished works.
Stories must include a title page with title and author’s name. The author’s name should not appear anywhere else on the document.
Stories must be typed. Formatting should be double-spaced and in 12-point Times New Roman or Calibri font with the title and page number in the upper right-hand corner of each page.
Only one entry per person.
Participants must fill out the form and submit their story by July 26, 2024 at 9 p.m. The file format should be PDF, .doc, or .docx. If you need help converting a file, please visit a Library location for assistance ahead of the deadline.
Failure to follow the guidelines will result in disqualification.
Amazing news! NextFifty Initiative has granted PPLD funding in support of our Mobile Library Services in order to change the way we experience aging. To learn more about this foundation's pioneering efforts in the 50+ sector, visit https://bit.ly/307pG3Y.
