Summer Adventure 2026

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is changing its Summer Adventure Celebrations, presented by Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District, to a series of concert celebrations spread throughout the two-month reading program. This exciting new line up kicks off June 1st at Library 21c and East Library with two concerts at each location. While you are there, don’t forget to register for Summer Adventure and pick up your registration prizes!

The concert celebrations kick off opening day of Summer Adventure, Mon., June 1, at East Library and Library 21c. There will be a total of four concerts that day, at 2 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m. at both locations.

The celebrations continue at 10:30 a.m. at High Prairie Library on Sat., June 13, and at 6 p.m. on Fri., July 10, at Palmer Lake Library. Both concerts mark the mid-point of the program, which encourages families – adults and children alike – to read together to avoid the summer slump of lost reading skills during the break from school.

The musical fun wraps up at Fountain Library at 10:30 a.m. on Fri., July 17, and at 6 p.m. on Wed., July 29 at Manitou Springs Library.

The goal is to have more families celebrating together during the summer! Join us and Unearth a Story™!

See below for the full list of celebration dates and performers! 

Mon., June 1 | 2 – 3 p.m. & 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.  
Library 21c – Katherine Dines  

Mon., June 1 | 2 – 3 p.m. & 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.  
East Library – Jodi Koplin  

Sat., June 13 | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.  
High Prairie Library – Jodi Koplin  

Fri., July 10 | 6 – 7 p.m.  
Palmer Lake Library – Steve Weeks  

Fri., July 17 | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. - noon
Fountain Library – Katherine Dines  

Wed., July 29 | 6 – 7 p.m.  
Manitou Springs Library – Steve Weeks