Your library card gives you access to a world of possibilities at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD). In addition to a wide selection of physical and digital items you can check out, you also have access to a variety of online resources and databases. This month, take a closer look at HelpNow and Pikes Peak Culture Pass.
You will need a library card that starts with a 4 to access some of the resources on this page outside of a Library location.
HelpNow
Your library card gives you access to HelpNow, an excellent resource for learners of all ages. HelpNow is jam-packed with study resources for grades K – 12 and college students, live online tutoring, a writing center, lessons to help adults learn a range of office technologies, college entrance exam study resources, English language learning tools, and more. There is a lot to explore, so here are a few highlights:
HelpNow offers live online tutoring for K – 12 and college students daily from 2 – 11 p.m. Choose from a wide range of topics from first grade reading to college trigonometry. The live tutoring also offers Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) assistance for students seeking financial aid for college.
The SkillsSurfer and LEAP Learning Platform sections offer lessons, videos, and practice tests for a variety of subject areas and skill sets. An elementary student might read a lesson on story plot, while a middle-school student could watch a video on box plot graphs, and a high-school student takes a statistics quiz or a practice SAT test. Learners of all ages will also find lessons that teach skills in computers and technology, life skills, English as a second language, GED subject areas, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and more.
There is also a Writing Lab to help students with papers and an option for sending specific questions for the HelpNow experts to assist with. Students can also create and share flashcards and quizzes to help themselves study using the FlashBulb section.
Visit HelpNow and discover your favorite no-cost learning tools today!
Pikes Peak Culture Pass
It is often said that a library card is a ticket to adventure because books transport readers to wherever they take place. Your PPLD library card also allows you to take local adventures through our Pikes Peak Culture Pass program. Use your library card to check out entry passes to local museums and attractions throughout the Pikes Peak region and into the Denver area.
Through Culture Pass, our community has access to enriching cultural experiences right here in our region. We are proud to partner with 14 destinations for you to explore.
Take a trip to the Money Museum to find out how gold shaped exploration in North America. Step into the Center for Colorado Women’s History to learn the unique stories of resilient women who overcame obstacles to make their home here in Colorado. Or fuel your imagination with the miniature world of Magic Town at the Michael Garman Museum & Gallery. These are only a few of the destinations you can visit.
You can also enjoy seasonal passes that are available for limited periods, so there is often something new to enjoy.
Reserving a pass is easy. Passes can be checked out up to 30 days in advance using the Culture Pass Reservations page. Any date beyond 30 days will show as “unavailable” because it is too far away to reserve passes yet, so be sure to check back.
If there are no passes available for a particular attraction for the day you want to visit, consider visiting another location with passes available. You never know what you will discover! Reserve a pass today!