Beau Buren, a Career Online High School graduate hopes his new diploma will help him excel at a higher level in his career. Buren, a Colorado Springs native, finished the program in less than eight months. He set aside time after almost every full day of work and completed nearly six hours of coursework per day on the weekends.
“I feel good about finishing,” Buren said. “I’m really proud of how hard I worked at this.”
Buren has his sights set on college now that he has received his diploma. Buren is hoping to bask in the glow of his achievement until the end of the year, then reassess his goals and consider going back to school for a business management degree.
“The library was definitely there to help me,” Buren said. “Lacey (PPLD Instructional Designer) was really great. I really appreciated the tuition help, too, because otherwise, I may not have been able to do the program at all.”
How can you impact the lives of people like Beau?
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- Donate Now – click here to make your contribution today!
- #GivingTuesday – schedule your gift for November 27, #GivingTuesday, click on the link and hit save to put it on your calendar.
- Colorado Gives Day – Click on the link to schedule your gift for Colorado Gives Day, Tuesday, December 4.
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Laurie Frydendall and her family have turned trips to the library into a tradition. Her daughters have grown up at the library and are learning the many ways that libraries can help you in life.
“We started attending library programming when my girls were toddlers and we would come to Storytime each week. It was important to me to instill a love of learning at a very early age and the library was just the place to do that! It was a rite of passage at our house to receive your very own library card when you turned five. As the girls got older we participated in the summer reading program. We have also attended many other special programs offered to kids and families.”
It’s not just with her family that the library makes a difference for Laurie, it’s in her job as well.
“In addition to using the library for unlimited access to personal reading, my family finds that the library helps us in many other ways. I use it as a resource for my work, not only do my teens use the library for research but they also learn HOW to research…”
The opportunities Laurie has found at the library have inspired her to see the library as more than just a place for books.
“The library helps to create and support our community at large. It is an invaluable resource that offers knowledge, technology, and creativity to everyone regardless of age, income level, or background.”
How can you impact the lives of people like Laurie?
Give: Make a donation! Big or small - every contribution helps our community. There are various ways you can make your gift.
- Donate Now – click here to make your contribution today!
- #GivingTuesday – schedule your gift for November 27, #GivingTuesday, click on the link and hit save to put it on your calendar.
- Colorado Gives Day – Click on the link to schedule your gift for Colorado Gives Day, Tuesday, December 4.
Share: Share your library experiences with friends and family. Post your story on Facebook, tweet on Twitter, send an email, or share the links above any way you like!
Participate: You can be a part of Pikes Peak Library District and our community by participating in library programs and events!
Download the new Pikes Peak Library District app! Our app is fast and easy to use. It offers streamlined management of your library card account, and access to all the online resources your library card has to offer! You can:
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- Track checkouts
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- Access ebooks, music, and other online resources
- View events, classes, and programs
- and so much more!
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Disclaimer: This mobile app links directly to our website, ppld.org, which is responsive to mobile devices and offers the same access to our services and resources. The app may contain parts that may not be fully accessible. Please visit ppld.org/accessibility for more information about accessibility at PPLD or to contact us.