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News & Updates at PPLD

Penrose Library Exterior Library
Preliminary Work on Penrose Fence Starts
Published on Fri., Oct. 3, 2025 Penrose Library’s improvements continue as the Library begins Phase Three of a multi-phase project to enhance the Library’s security and improve patrons’ experiences.
An illustration of a haunted house with a ghost flying out the window with the headline "Ghosts at the Library"
Ghosts at the Library
If ghosts are on your mind this time of year, you are in good company at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD).
A skull, a stack of books, and some drippy candles that look like they are bleeding sit on a table together covered in spider webs. Text reads, "Spooky Stacks."
Spooky Stacks 2025
As fall settles over the Pikes Peak region this October, bringing with it longer nights and a chill to the air, it is a perfect time for sharing haunted tales.
An illustration of a cottage set against an eerie mountain background. Text reads, “Spooky Stroll-a-Story in Old Colorado City.”
Stroll-a-Story
Take a spooky stroll in Old Colorado City and read The Baddies by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Virtual Author Visits with microphone graphic
Virtual Author Visits
Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is excited to present Virtual Author Visits in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
A vintage illustration of Race Cars speeding down a track with the headline "Get Ready an Upgrade is coming"
ILS Migration
An elementary school student and a high school student get homework help from adults.
Check This Out: HelpNow and Culture Pass
Your library card gives you access to a world of possibilities at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD).
A computer screen with the headline "Web Survey" written on the screen with a black checkmark
User Feedback Wanted for the PPLD Website
In January, Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) launched a new website designed to make it easier for you to explore our resources, find events, and access the Library anytime, anywhere.
An illustration of a wooden sign with text being painted on by a paintbrush. Text reads, “18th Annual Teen Art Contest: Wild Colorado. In the background, the silhouette of a bigfoot disappears into a pine forest.
18th Annual Teen Art Contest
The Teen Art Contest returns in Spring 2026. More details are coming soon. Check back starting in December for contest theme, rules, and entry requirements. 
You Belong at the Pikes Peak Library District
You Belong
Myron Wood smiles and poses with his hand on his cheek, with Pikes Peak in the background. A wax seal illustration placed on the image says, “From the PPLD archives.” Text reads, “Peak Legacies: Myron Wood.
Peak Legacies: Myron Wood
The Regional History & Genealogy collection at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) houses pieces of our region’s rich history.
Ruth Holley Library and Ute Library Pictured side by side
PPLD Board of Trustees Votes to Purchase Ruth Holley and Ute Pass Libraries
During its August 20 Board meeting, Pikes Peak Library District’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to enter contracts to purchase the Ruth Holley and Ute Pass library properties.