What's New!

We are excited to announce that library card holders can now access no-cost passes to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. These two local attractions are the latest to join our Culture Pass program!  

Use your library card to check out passes to visit the museum for an immersive, universally accessible look into the journey of Team USA’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes through interactive exhibits and innovative displays. Or, check out a pass for the training center and take an inspiring guided tour through this elite facility where Team USA athletes train.  

Each attraction offers two daily passes, each for two adults and four children 12-years-old and younger.  

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center rejoins the Culture Pass program after temporarily suspending its participation in 2020 to abide by COVID-19 safety measures to protect Olympic athletes during the pandemic.   
 
These Colorado Springs attractions join current Culture Pass partner organizations, including:

• Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College  
• The Money Museum  
• ProRodeo Museum and Hall of Fame  
• Pikes Peak Children’s Museum  
• Rock Ledge Ranch Historical Site  
• Space Foundation Discovery Center  
• Western Museum of Mining & Industry  
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science  

These passes are available for checkout, similar to how you would check out an eBook or other electronic resource. Log in to the online reservation page and book a pass up to 30 days in advance. Reserve your pass today at ppld.org/culturepass!  

Getting money smart can help you take control of your life and have confidence in the future. Money Smart Week from April 14 - 21 puts a focus on learning life skills to help you manage your personal finances. Learn how to save for your future with programs from the Library and visit other resources on this page to learn more about financial planning for yourself and your family.

Programs:

How To Prepare for Retirement When You’re in Your 20s and 30s

If you consider yourself financially illiterate, you are not alone. It does not matter if you have just started earning an income or have been earning for a long time, every day is a chance to reflect upon your spendings and improve your finances. April is Financial Literacy Month. Join us for this class with Nick Naseman and feel confident about handling your financial future.  

• Tue., April 11 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. – Rockrimmon Library
• Sat., April 29 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. – Penrose Library 

Booklists

• Business Essentials (Includes titles on Personal Finance) - Overdrive

Resources

• Personal Investments and Finance LibGuide 

Website Links

• Money Smart Week.org
  Visit the Money Smart Week page to learn about family budgeting, debt relief, employer retirement plans, and other topics in free virtual sessions.
• Want to Teach Your Kids About Money?
  It’s never too early to teach kids about money. Parents can listen to this news story or read the article from NPR that discusses how families can talk about financial literacy at home. 
• 9 Tips for Teaching Kids About Money 
  Here is some advice from Charles Schwab to help teach kids about money management.
• Schwab Moneywise hands-on activities 
  Here are some activities to do with kids to teach them about successful money habits
• Colorado Springs Money Museum
  Use your library card to check out no-cost entry passes to the Money Museum right here in Colorado Springs! Through the discovery of money, America’s largest museum dedicated to numismatics brings culture to life. The museum explores art, history, science, and much more to promote the diverse nature of money and related items. Reserve a pass today!  

The Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees voted today to name Teona Shainidze Krebs as the sole finalist for CEO and Chief Librarian of Pikes Peak Library District. The Board determined she demonstrated strong leadership over the last year as the CEO and Chief Librarian and brings years of solid industry experience to the position. The Board of Trustees will vote to appoint her as the new CEO and Chief Librarian at a special meeting on Tuesday, April 4. 

The Board welcomes feedback on the finalist, which can be sent at ppld.org/contact-board-trustees.