History has been well documented in written forms. Words describing previous events fill millions of books and research papers. But the story of our past can also be found in other formats, such as architecture, geography, film, audio recordings, artwork, and more.
These non-textual histories are the focus of Pikes Peak Library District’s (PPLD) 22nd Annual Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium.
It's the first Thursday of the month, and I am excited, embarrassed, and feel a little guilty. Life got the better of me, and I didn’t finish the book. Luckily, my group doesn’t take this whole “Book Club thing” too seriously. Creating a book club can be a great way to foster a love of reading while connecting with others…. and just having fun!
As the late-afternoon sun dipped below the tree-lined horizon above Manitou Springs on Fri., Feb. 7, 2025, several hundred people braved a brisk but powerful breeze to witness the grand reopening of Manitou Springs Library.
"Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is excited to be coming home," PPLD CEO Teona Shainidze-Krebs told the crowd gathered outside the historic Carnegie Library, which first opened in 1911.
For anyone who enjoys reading books by Colorado authors or is interested in or pursuing a career in writing, attending the annual Mountain of Authors at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is a must. A forest of tables pops up in the Venue at Library 21c where local authors from around the Pikes Peak region and surrounding areas chat with readers and sell their books. This year’s program will be on Sat., May 17 from noon - 4:30 p.m.