By Drew Cerino 

A chill ran down my spine as the lion locked eyes with mine. One wrong move and she could be on me in a matter of seconds…

As I tell my son this story from my past, I can see his idea of who I am as a person expanding beyond the one-dimensional parent he usually sees. Our kids don’t often see us as real people who lived different lives before they came along. Each and every one of us has a story worth telling; not because we were famous or did amazing things, but because those moments, big and small, led to who we are today.

Librarians shape and inspire their community

By Jeanne Davant 

Throughout Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD), librarians work hard to serve Library patrons. Their impact on the community goes far beyond helping a Library user check out a book or answering a reference question.

It has been said that libraries are magical places and Library staff bring that magic to life.

Libraries receive much-needed funding from nonprofit organizations dedicated to the future of resources and services in their community. For Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD), the PPLD Foundation is one of its key support organizations. This nonprofit raises funds for expenses at the Library District, including new equipment for Library makerspaces, database subscriptions for patron use, hands-on learning tools for kids in the Educational Resource Center at East Library, and facility upgrades.

By Jeremiah Walter 

Volunteers are an essential part of any library. Their time and dedication make a huge difference not only for staff, but also for the communities they serve.

“Our staff are extremely thankful for all of our volunteers,” says Mariah Martin, senior library assistant at Monument Library, who coordinates volunteers at that location. “They help us with our day-to-day operations so much.”