Anime Fan Fest 2023 will highlight programs happening at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) to celebrate the anime and manga fandom! Check out our social media for recommendations and resource highlights, or look below for more information about in-person programs at different Library locations. Scroll to the bottom of this page for some featured videos from PPLD's YouTube channel.
Origami Bookmark
All locations will have a special Anime Fan Fest Take and Make available for teens. The Take and Make is a simple Origami Bookmark. Available while supplies last.
- link to instructions PDF -
T&M - origami.pdf
Anime Fan Fest Programs
Celebrate Anime Fan Fest at your local library! Activities vary by location; see links below for more information.
Light-Up Cosplay Bracelet Cuffs
- Tues., April 4 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. at Rockrimmon Library
- Wed., April 12 from 4 - 5:00 p.m. at Manitou Springs Library
- Fri., April 28 from 2 - 4:00 p.m. at Fountain Library
Manga/Comic Gift Bags and Button Making
- Fri., April 7 from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain Library
- Sat., April 22 from 2 - 3 p.m. at Sand Creek Library
Teen Anime Club
- Mon., April 10 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Library 21c
- Thur., April 20 from 4 - 5 p.m. at Rockrimmon Library
Anime Fan Fest: Microwave Mochi
Have you ever wanted to try making mochi but been intimidated by the long process? Today, we're testing out a microwave daifuku mochi recipe from Namiko Chen's Just One Cookbook! You can find her written instructions here.
Learn To Draw Miyazaki Sidekicks
Learn to draw your favorite Miyazaki sidekicks with the help of Penrose Library's very own Young Adult Librarian, Mikaela!
Note: The characters in this lesson are all the intellectual property of Studio Ghibli.
Make Your Own Sailor Moon Tiara
Find out how to make your own budget-friendly Sailor Moon Tiara with Annie!
Note: The costume designs in this video are all intellectual property of Naoko Takeuchi.
Freedom of Information Day celebrates public access to government information and the public’s right to know. This annual event takes place on March 16, James Madison’s birthday. James Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution and was a vocal advocate for transparency in government. The Freedom of Information Act, passed on July 4, 1966, outlines the public’s right to access information.
The American Library Association celebrates Freedom of Information Day with the James Madison Award and the Eileen Cooke State & Local Madison Award, both of which recognize individuals or groups who have championed, protected, and promoted public access to government information.
Resources
- Government Resources Guide
Our Government Resources guide offers a great starting place for finding information about our local, state, and federal governments. You will find historical information; details about the federal, state, and local branches of government; voting information; and other resources. - (U.S.) History in Context
Learn about themes, events, individuals and periods in U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present. - History Collection from Gale eBooks
Search this database for books about the Freedom of Information Act and James Madison, as well as more unfamiliar events from U.S. history.
Where else but the Library?
Where else but PPLD can you find unlimited access to information, lifelong learning, programs, and resources that transcend physical limitations, geographic barriers, ethnicity, age, and education? When you visit the Library, you have access to a diverse assortment of resources that will meet your various needs. In just one trip, you might find books to keep you entertained, make custom gifts in our makerspaces, and enjoy Storytime with your child. We provide essential resources for our community such as tax prep information, language learning and job prep classes and resources, eLibrary resources, research and regional history databases, homework help, activities and events that enrich our community, and more.
April 4 is the fifth annual Library Giving Day! On that date, people across the country — including El Paso County — will come together as part of a movement to strengthen and support our local libraries.
Now through the week of Library Giving Day all gifts to support the Library will be MATCHED up to $20,000 — by generous donors.
Will you make a gift that will be DOUBLED to support your local Library
With you by our side, the PPLD Foundation can continue to fuel life-changing spaces, programs, and services. This means fewer barriers to success and increased opportunities of all kinds for members of our community. Your gift today will make a difference in our ability to serve everyone in 2023 and beyond.