March is Women’s History Month, honoring the contributions of women in the U.S. now and throughout history, and recognizing the achievements of women in a variety of fields. Celebrate and learn more about this history with the resources, book lists, and websites on this page.
Booklists
- Books for Family Sharing
- Biographies and Memoirs
- Classics
- Humor
- Hoopla eBooks
- Books on OverDrive
- Check out the curated book lists on Libby/OverDrive
Resources
- Find biographies and reference information about notable women in history using one of PPLD’s databases.
- Explore eBooks by women authors using Freading.
- Enjoy videos and documentaries directed by women or about women’s history and current events on Kanopy.
- Browse a selection of movies and TV on Hoopla.
Websites
- Women’s History Month (for all ages)
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. - National Women’s History Museum (for all ages)
- National Archives (for all ages)
- U.S. Census Bureau (for all ages)
Find interesting facts and statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. - National Geographic Kids (an engaging resource for kids)
All El Paso County residents are invited to attend one of four upcoming public input sessions to express your thoughts about how Pikes Peak Library District can better serve its community. As we plan for the future of the Library District, your feedback will help us identify ways we are succeeding and in what ways we can continue to grow. If you have used any of our libraries, resources, or services, or have ideas how the Library could help you and your family, join us to share your experiences and suggestions with us. Your input will help shape the future of the Library District.
Mark your calendar to attend the input session that fits your schedule best:
Wed., Feb. 14 from 2 - 3 p.m.
Western Museum of Mining & Industry
225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Wed., Feb. 21 from 10 - 11 a.m.
Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado
2605 Preamble Pt, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
Tue., Feb. 27 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Ruth Holley Library
685 North Murray Blvd.
Thu., Feb. 29 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Virtual
Register for the access link
Unable to attend? We still want to hear from you! Share your feedback by completing our online survey. If you took the survey in fall 2023, your feedback has already been received and you don’t need to take it again.
The Winter Adult Reading Program kicked off earlier this month, and the Library has many easy-to-use recommendation tools to help you accomplish your 30 days of reading and activities. Stop by your favorite Library location to browse our shelves and talk to our staff, or visit the Find a Good Book page on our website. Another great resource you can tap into is BookBrowse, brought to you by the Friends of PPLD.
BookBrowse offers a variety of ways to explore and discover new books based on your reading preferences and includes engaging content to take you beyond the book. If you’re ready to find your next great read, the Read-Alikes page is a great place to start. Browse the weekly featured Read-Alikes on that page or search the database for your favorite books and authors. The database has recommendations for more than 4,500 contemporary books and 3,500 authors. If the book or author you search is in the database, you will find custom recommendations to other books with similar writing styles or themes. Many books include in-depth reviews as well.
Did we mention that each book includes a link to our catalog, making it easy to find and check out if we have it in our collection?
You don’t need to have a book in mind to find recommendations through this handy Library resource. Click on the Discover page to explore books by genre, theme, setting, or time period. Under the New page, browse lists of new and upcoming books, or cruise through first impression recommendations from other readers. You might also enjoy poking around in the Book Clubs page where you will find book club recommendations, reading guides, and even book club discussions you can join.
BookBrowse has a lot to offer even if you are not looking for book recommendations. Many books in the database have Beyond the Book materials such as articles to take you deeper into the book’s world or topics. Enjoy book discussions of featured books with other users on the Discussions page, or test your literary knowledge under Quizzes. There’s much to discover. Happy browsing!