Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) provides everyone with access to resources and opportunities so people can thrive and connect. The Library cultivates spaces for belonging, personal growth, and strong communities via 16 facilities, mobile library services, and a large online hub of resources. It is an internationally recognized system of public libraries serving a population of nearly 700,000 across 2,070 square miles in El Paso County, Colorado.
Multicultural Outreach & Accessibility (MCOA) focuses on several areas for our PPLD staff and El Paso County patrons. The MCOA office is based at Library 21c and serves people throughout the district and at local community events for outreach and community engagement.
MCOA also encompasses the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II and provides support for Library Explorers, Library Adventurers, and the Older Adults 55+ program area.
See our guides on Multicultural Outreach & Accessibility and Disability Resources for more information.
The Library’s Multicultural Outreach & Accessibility department covers a variety of topics:
- Accessibility, including Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Title II accommodations and assistive technology
- Opportunities available for people of all abilities
- Resources and services for military service members and their families, along with veterans
- Religion and spirituality resources
- Services and resources for the LGBTQIA+ community
- Heritage, culture, inclusion, and ethnicity resources and programs
MCOA June Initiatives
Pride Month
Pride Month takes place throughout the month of June. It’s a commemoration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community, celebrating their joys and accomplishments while also drawing attention to the issues they still face. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. officially proclaimed June 2023 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month in the United States.
National Caribbean- American Heritage Month
Caribbean-American Heritage Month is a month-long observance in June to honor the achievements and contributions of Caribbean immigrants and their descendants living in the United States. The observance was established by the Presidential Proclamation in 2006. Caribbean-American Heritage Month celebrates the rich culture and heritage of the Caribbean- American people and their impact on various fields such as government, sports, entertainment, and the arts.
Juneteenth Month
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free.
Immigrant Heritage Month
Immigrant Heritage Month, established in 2014 by former President Barack Obama, promotes understanding and appreciation of the immigrant experience and contributions to American society. It highlights the rich tapestry of cultures and stories brought by immigrants, fostering a more inclusive and diverse society, and highlighting shared values and dreams.
You can get your FREE library card from any Pikes Peak Library District location and use it to check out items. Full privileges include full access to PPLD's collection of:
- Books, DVDs, magazines, video games, and more
- eBooks, eAudios, eVideos, eMusic, and eMagazines
- Databases, including LinkedIn Learning, Mango Languages, Data Axle, Regional History and Genealogy resources, and more
- Computers, Laptops, and Hotspots
- Makerspaces and Studios