All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 4 p.m. on Tue., Dec. 31 and be closed on Wed., Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day. The PowerPass is a just-for-students library card from PPLD, granting access to the Library’s digital resources like databases, eBooks, and song and movie downloads. Each PowerPass holder can also check out five physical items at a time from any of the 15 PPLD locations or mobile library services.
PowerPass can enhance your student’s learning both in and out of the classroom, as well as their at-home entertainment. Below, find recommendations to use your PowerPass, curated just for high school students!
Learning Resources
- Access to Live Tutors with Brainfuse HelpNow:
PowerPass holders can access a live tutor for homework help in math, science, social studies, English, writing, and reading. - Answers and Assistance with the Homework Help Guide:
This extensive collection can help students with almost any homework or project they have! Find databases, subject guides, paper topics, test prep, resources for teachers, and more. - Find Free Practice Tests and Prep Courses:
Use our collection of resources to access practice tests for higher education and the workforce, information on undergraduate programs, and scholarship information. - Get help with Tough Topics
- Plan for Your Future
Entertainment Resources
- Free Music, Movies, Comics, and More:
The eLibrary at PPLD houses millions of items, including award-winning movies and TV shows, the entire Sony Music catalog, comic books, audiobooks, and more. The options are endless! - Watch Virtual Programs Just for Teens:
PPLD’s programs have gone virtual in 2020! Teens can find YouTube videos on self-care, cooking, crafts, gaming, fandoms, and more on the PPLDTV YouTube channel. - Access Reading Lists and Read-Alikes:
For teens who love a good book but aren’t sure what to read next, PPLD curates reading lists for teens based on subject, and based on books they’ve loved before.