East Library reopens on Mon., Sept. 30

East Library and book drop will reopen at 9 a.m. on Mon., Sept. 30 following completion of parking lot repairs. Regular service hours and operations, including book drop will resume. Library users with holds on the East Library holds shelf will have 7 days to pick up their holds beginning Mon., Sept. 30. East Library checkouts that became due during the closure will have their due dates extended through the reopening of the Library.
 

East Library will be Closing to Complete Parking Lot Repairs

Published Fri., Aug. 23, 2024

Due to the extensive parking lot renovations taking place at East Library, Pikes Peak Library District has decided to temporarily close that location starting Mon., Sept. 16. East Library will remain closed until the renovations are complete which, as of this time, are expected to be finished near the end of September. Please stay tuned to ppld.org for more information.

In an effort to continue to serve the patrons of the busiest Library in the District, PPLD felt it could approach the East Library parking lot project in phases; that would have allowed us to still serve the community while we improved the parking lot. Now that construction has started, it has brought to light overwhelming parking constraints and safety concerns. To ensure everyone’s safety and to allow the work to be completed without issues, the Library will be closed for the duration of the project.

  • The book drop will be closed during the renovation process.
  • Holds on the East Library hold shelf at closing on Saturday will be given extended expiration dates, allowing seven days for pickup once the Library reopens.  If they would like their holds sooner, patrons can call (719) 531-6333 and select 0 for staff assistance in moving their holds. 
  • East Library checkouts that are due during the closure will have their due dates extended through the reopening of the Library.
  • East Library programs will be canceled as of Thu., Sept. 12. 
  • Library staff will be contacting meeting room and study room reservation holders to relocate or reschedule reservations.

The Library apologizes for any inconveniences during this time and appreciates your cooperation and understanding as we improve the parking lot and our patrons’ experiences at East Library.

A Google Earth map showing East parking lot repair phase 1 through 5. Repairs start at the back of the lot and will end at the Union Blvd. access.

The project will be completed in five phases (see map): 

  • Prep Phase – concrete and curb repairs (not shown) 
  • Phase 1 (red) – back/northwest corner of lot 
  • Phase 2 (yellow) – north lot that includes the drive-through book drop 
  • Phase 3 (green) – front/east lot and a portion of access road outbound lane 
  • Phase 4 (blue) & Phase 5 (lavender) – access road inbound and outbound lanes between Library Lane and Union Blvd.