Regional History & Genealogy
Regional History & Genealogy collections at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) are located in the 1905 Carnegie Library connected to Penrose Library in downtown Colorado Springs. The Regional History collection includes books, maps, manuscripts and archives, photographs, oral histories, films and videos, government documents, pamphlets, periodicals, and other materials related to the history of the Pikes Peak region. The Genealogy collection contains extensive family history research materials, covering the entire United States from Colonial times to the present, including books, periodicals, and access to major genealogical databases.
Walk-ins are welcome. If you would like us to pull archival materials prior to your visit, please call us at (719) 531-6333, x7252. We can also help with research questions virtually. Please contact us by phone or by email with questions. Email: RegionalHistoryGenealogy@ppld.org
Featured Exhibit
When East Was East
Have you ever wondered why East Library isn’t in the eastern part of Colorado Springs? Explore the new When East Was East exhibit and find out! Enjoy an interactive presentation that delves deeper into the history of East Library and its origins. You can also explore the in-person exhibit within East Library.
Explore Our Digital Collections
PPLD's Digital Collections feature historic photographs, pamphlets, manuscripts, maps, oral histories, films, and more highlighting the rich history of the Pikes Peak region.
Regional History
The Regional History collection includes books, maps, manuscripts and archives, photographs, oral histories, films and videos, government documents, pamphlets, periodicals, and other materials related to the history of the Pikes Peak region.
Genealogy
The Genealogy collection contains extensive family history research materials, covering the entire United States from Colonial times to the present, including books, periodicals, and access to major genealogical databases.
Genealogy Databases Resources:
Explore Our Physical Collection
Visiting The historic 1905 Carnegie Library
Our full collection of Regional History & Genealogy resources is housed in the 1905 Carnegie Library, located in Penrose Library within downtown Colorado Springs. Come pay us a visit and explore our collection in-person.
Regional History & Genealogy Programs and Classes
Contact Regional History & Genealogy
Walk-ins are welcome. If you would like us to pull archival materials prior to your visit, please call us at (719) 531-6333, x7252. We can also help with research questions virtually. Please contact us by phone or by email with questions.
Phone: 719-531-6333, x7252
Email: RegionalHistoryGenealogy@ppld.org