Celebrate Colorado authors with Pikes Peak Library District at the 17th Annual Mountain of Authors program! This annual event is a great opportunity to explore the world of publishing and writing and also to get familiar with Colorado authors to add to your reading list. Meet local authors at the author showcase and take part in opportunities for book signings and purchases. You will also hear from keynote speaker Alan Prendergast, author of Gangbuster: One Man's Battle Against Crime, Corruption, and the Klan.
Sat., May 6 from noon – 4:30 p.m. at Library 21c
Schedule
- Noon - Doors open and Local Author Showcase begins
- 1 p.m. - Panel Presentation featuring Patricia Raybon, Marc Cameron, and Randi Samuelson-Brown
- 2 p.m. - Local Author Showcase
- 3 p.m. - Keynote Address by Alan Prendergast, followed by Audience Q&A
- 4 p.m. - Book signing and Local Author Showcase
For more information, as well as bios about presenters, visit the event page.
Look who’s got a new Library Card!
It’s our favorite soccer star, Ziggy, the mascot for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks!
Get your special limited-edition library card featuring Ziggy just in time for Summer Adventure. Stop by your nearest library beginning Thu., June 1 to get yours. Hurry! These cards won’t last long.
PPLD is a Ziggy Kids Club sponsor, a program designed to connect kids with soccer and have fun all season long!
Limited-edition Ziggy library cards
Bikes are a unique vehicle that open opportunities for commuting, exercise, and exploration. Whether you bike for your primary mode of transportation or for recreation, celebrate your ride with the Library during Bike Month this May!
Resources
- Bike Safety from NHTSA
Explore bicycle safety with excellent videos suitable for all languages and children from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. - Bike Safety from NSC
Find out how to enjoy your bike ride safely with resources from the National Safety Council. - Kids on Bikes
Not sure where to head next? Explore these biking maps: