Penrose Library will undergo the next stages of its improvement project starting on Mon., Jan. 6. The Library will remain open, but the Computer Lab and Children's area will be closed during construction.
- Laptops and Chromebooks are available to checkout for in-library use at the service desk.
- All Children's programming will continue as scheduled. To participate, please enter through the Aspen Meeting Room.
Penrose Library (PE)
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Bus Route(s): Routes 3 and 9. See bus route description on ColoradoSprings.gov.
Friends of Penrose Library
Penrose Library operates a staffed bookstore in the lobby during Library hours. Click here to learn more about the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District.
Paid Parking:
- Patrons will receive two hours of free parking each day by scanning a physical library card at the kiosks located near the main entrance of the upper lot and near the west entrance to the lower lot. Up to two additional hours of parking may be purchased at a time.
- Penrose paid parking is through parking kiosks in both the upper and lower lots that accept credit card and coin payment.
- Penrose paid parking is enforced 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
- The rate is $1.50 per hour.
- The City of Colorado Springs enforces the meter compliance and writes tickets when in violation. PPLD has no authority to overturn a ticket that is issued by the city.
- Penrose campus has a no trespassing declaration from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Come by Penrose Library to pick up your materials. Park in a numbered designated parking spot and dial or text the phone number listed. Staff will answer and request your library card number, name, and parking spot number. After retrieving your items, staff will bring your items to your car. Staff will also be available just inside the front doors of the building to retrieve items for your convenience if you are visiting by foot or bike. You may also call ahead to have your holds ready when you arrive, same-day pick-up only. To schedule same-day hold pick-ups or to check on the availability of your holds, please call (719) 531-6333, x2552. Returns can be placed in the exterior book drops.