Regional History and Genealogy – Located within Penrose Library

The Regional History and Genealogy Collection can be found in the historic 1905 Carnegie Library which is located in the Northwest corner of Penrose Library.

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Address:  
20 N. Cascade Ave. - map it!  
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Phone: (719) 531-6333, x1253  
Contact Us

Hours:      
Sunday and Monday: Closed   
Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.   
Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Closed one hour between 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. for lunch)   
Holiday Hours and Closures

Bus Route: 3, 9

Metered Parking:

• Penrose meters are coin operated only, credit cards are not accepted on the meters.
• Penrose meters are labeled that they are enforced 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• The rate is $.50 per hour accepted in .05, .10, .25, 1.00 coins.
• 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.
• City meters operate:
  • Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., rate of $1.00 per hour.
  • These do take credit cards.
• Penrose campus has a no trespassing declaration from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.