December is packed with festive celebrations, including Hannukah, winter solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and others. It’s a busy time when you may find yourself decorating, planning or prepping meals and treats, making or shopping for gifts, visiting friends and family, and attending community celebrations. Pikes Peak Library District has all the programs, tools, and resources you need to make the best of the holiday season, including cookbooks and classes, DIY gifts, holiday book lists, and more!
Resources
- New recipes from a vast array of new-to-you cookbooks for all occasions
- Movies, music, books, and even a collection of Hallmark movies on Hoopla
- Audio and video studio equipment for DIY memories
- CultureGrams to learn about holiday celebrations from around the world (must have a library card that starts with a 4 to access outside the Library)
- Reviews, shopping guides, and more for your holiday shopping experience with Consumer Reports (must have a library card that starts with a 4 to access outside the Library)
- A wide assortment of holiday films and documentaries on Kanopy
- Christmas music on Freegal
DIY Gifts
- Don’t miss our Makerspace Holiday Open Houses at East Library, Sand Creek Library, and Library 21c this month to learn how you can use makerspace equipment to create DIY gifts and decorations.
- Find craft inspiration or delve into new hobbies with the Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center. (Must have a library card that starts with a 4 to access outside the Library)
- Join us for makerspace classes and use your new knowledge to make custom gifts for your loved ones.
- Discover DIY gift ideas with our array of creative books.
Websites
- December 2024 Holidays
Explore national, religious, and just for fun holidays that take place in December. - National Geographic: Winter Celebrations
Fill your December with festive fun facts, folklore, and holiday information.
Friends of PPLD Bookstore
Get gifts for your family while supporting your Library! The Friends of PPLD sponsors and supports numerous programs and events to further the enjoyment of reading and love for books by all individuals. They are best known for their volunteerism, their bookstores in each library (you never know what you will find in the ever-changing inventory of previously-read books and magazines) and, of course, the two Big Book Sales each year.
Stop by the Friends store at the Library and find books, CDs, movies, magazines, and more from $0.25 to $3. Or shop for specialty items online! Purchases made through the Friends of PPLD support library programming and materials.
Do you love books, reading, and libraries? Have you considered becoming involved in your community? One easy step covers it all! Get involved with the Friends and support your community, one book at a time.