The PPLD Foundation invites you to participate in their 2nd annual Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser at Springs Pickleball – East (2975 N. New Center Point) on Sat., Sept. 12. Have a blast and connect with your community at this friendly competition. Choose from Casual Open Play, Family Fun Court Time, or a non-ranked Tournament where each team is guaranteed at least six games. Proceeds support Pikes Peak Library District.

Register here!

There will be prizes for all levels – whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, everyone has a chance to win. No paddle? No problem! The PPLD Foundation will have equipment available for those who want to join and support the cause.

If you are interested in sponsoring a court or prizes, please reach out to Marcie McNulty at mamcnulty@ppld.org or (719) 531-6333, x6325.

Can’t attend? You can still support the Library with a donation to the PPLD Foundation. 

Back by popular demand! Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is bringing back a summer celebration created just for teens! Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to join us for the Teen Glow Extravaganza on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 2 – 5 p.m. at East Library. 

Step into a glowing black-light wonderland and experience an afternoon packed with music, dancing, crafts, games, and refreshments. Show off your brightest style by wearing neon or white clothing that shines under the black lights. Gather your friends and enjoy an unforgettable glow-in-the-dark party. No registration required. 

Flashing Lights Warning: This event will feature flashing lights and strobe effects. Individuals who are sensitive to light or have photosensitivity may be affected. Please take appropriate precautions and speak with staff if you need assistance. 

Pikes Peak Library District is excited to open application submissions for the 2026 Rising Voices event. Rising Voices is a celebration of the many communities and cultures that make up the Pikes Peak region. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your culture with our community. Showcase your culture with a performance, educational presentation, or exhibit. Performances can include music, dance, or theater. Exhibits can include crafts, pre-packaged foods, games, and interactive activities.

Rising Voices will be held on Sat., Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Library 21c. 1175 Chapel Hills Drive. If you are interested in participating in our event, please see the timeline and applications below. Space is limited, so please apply now!  For further questions, please email us at Risingvoices@ppld.org.  

Timeline 

• Applications will be accepted from June 22, through July 31, 2026.
• Selections will be made by August 21, 2026.
• Pikes Peak Library District will notify accepted performers, presenters, exhibits, and tables, no later than September 1, 2026. 

Cultural Performances and Educational Cultural Presentations Expectations 

By applying, you (performer/presenter) agree to deliver a performance/presentation and meet the following expectations of Pikes Peak Library District:

• Presentation/performance will start on time and last 20 minutes.  
• The presenter/performer must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled time.
• Performer/presenter will give a brief description of the cultural/historical significance of the performance/presentation in an entertaining and educational way. If possible, tie it into the Pikes Peak Region.
• If applicable, performer/presenter should involve the audience (teach dance steps, show instruments, etc. at the end of the performance).
• If applicable, performer/presenter will need to provide music on a flash drive or CD ahead of the event. Streaming services are prohibited, and Library staff cannot handle personal devices.  
• If selected, the performer/presenter must sign an Independent Contractor Agreement and submit a 2026 W-9. In addition, the performer/presenter must sign a Photo Release Form.
• Honorarium – A check for $150 to the performer/presenter (one check per group/organization) will be provided on the day of the event.

Performer/Presenter Application Form – Coming Soon

Cultural Tables/Exhibitor Expectations

By applying, you (exhibitor) agree to meet the following expectations of Pikes Peak Library District.  

Voting is both a right and a responsibility, and democracy works best when everyone participates. 

Visit www.GoVoteColorado.gov to register to vote and for more information.  

How to register to vote:  

• In Person: The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has four locations with Election clerks available at all locations. Eligible voters who provide proof of citizenship will be automatically registered to vote any time they apply for or renew their driver’s license. In person registration can also be done at authorized voter registration drives. 
  Here is a list of the Ballot Box and Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) locations for the 2026 Primary Election.
   

• By Mail: Voters in Colorado can mail, fax or scan and email completed registration applications to their county clerk's office. (Formulario de Registración de Votante de Colorado) 

  Mail: Elections Department
  PO Box 2007
  Colorado Springs, CO 80901
  Fax: (719) 520-7327 

• Online: Voters in Colorado may complete their registration application online if they have a Colorado State driver's license or ID card issued by the Department of Revenue. 

PPLD voting information:

PPLD can help you prepare and participate in upcoming elections. There are secure, 24-hour ballot drop boxes outside of East Library and Library 21c. They are accessible by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot.  

For anyone interested in petitioning, hosting a voter registration drive, or conducting other civic engagement activities on any PPLD property, please review our Solicitation Procedures. 

Who can vote in Colorado? 

• U.S. Citizens.
• Individuals who are 17 years old if they will be 18 years old by Election Day (but 15 to 17-year-olds can preregister!).  
• People who have lived in Colorado for 22 days or more before election day.  
• People who are not in detention in a correctional facility, jail, or other facility for a felony conviction.  
• No person serving a sentence for a felony conviction is eligible to register to vote or to vote in any election. Learn more about voting and convictions.

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD), in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, hosts Virtual Author Visits presented by Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District.

Each month, viewers can hear from best-selling authors and national thought leaders as they discuss their writing processes. Authors will explain how they use current events, how imagination lands in their writing, and how they research nonfiction works.

These author talks are great for readers of all ages and are both educational and engaging. Attend these virtual events from any internet connected computer at no cost. 

June’s Virtual Author Visits include cookbook authors, the folk art of state fairs, the joys of being weird, and the author of a best-selling science-fiction series.

First, meet Smithsonian curator Mary Savig, who will be discussing the power and creativity of state fairs – from quilts to cooking, pet rocks to fine art. Join Savig to learn more about the folk art featured at state fairs at noon on Wed., June 3. Register for the Virtual Author Visit with Mary Savig.

Then we will delve into the comedic horror that is the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, now on its eighth book. Scheduled for 5 p.m. on Thu., June 11, author Matt Dinniman will talk about the inspiration behind Carl, who is forced to take on lava-spitting llamas and a host of other alien lifeforms in a fight to survive, gain points, and make it to the next level in the dungeon. Register for the Virtual Author Visit with Matt Dinniman.

June also has something for the kids, with a short author talk with best-selling author and Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde. She’ll give an uplifting talk about her new picture book, Weird and Wonderful You, where she encourages young readers to embrace what makes them different. She will have a 30-minute talk at 5 p.m. on Tue., June 16. Register for the Virtual Author Visit with Zaila Avant-garde

The final author talk in June is with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy, the authors of The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which provides beautiful, simple, and seasonal recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s top family spice farms. That talk is at noon on Tue., June 23. Register for the Virtual Author Visit with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy

Upcoming author visits in July:

• Tue., July 14 at 5 p.m. – Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Best-Selling Author Karin Slaughter
• Thu., July 16 at noon – Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande
• Thu., July 30 at noon – Dragons, Castles, and an Irresistible Princess Bent on Revenge with Katerine Rundell

PPLD library cardholders may receive a special 25% discount to see PAW Patrol Live!:

• Sat., May 23 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Sun., May 24 at 2 p.m. 

Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
190 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

About PAW Patrol Live!

Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fantastic new PAW Patrol Adventure!

After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. But when Supervillain Scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself! Can the Mighty Pups, armed with their super-charged powers, outsmart Victoria to ensure Adventure City’s biggest bash goes off without a hitch? It’ll take the power of paw-sitivity and mighty teamwork to foil her plans and keep the party pumping! 

With heroic action, catchy tunes and bark-loads of interactive fun, PAW Patrol’s electrifying new adventure is sure to leave tails wagging and audiences cheering!

PPLD cardholders may click on the links and enter promo code: PPLD26 to receive a 25% discount on select seats. 

PPLD will be at both shows on May 23. Stop by our table to register early for Summer Adventure presented by Friends of PPLD! Dig into summer and reveal prizes through reading, exploring and creating with PPLD! The more you read, the more you win!

Use PROMO CODE “PPLD26” to receive a special 25% discount on tickets. 

• Sat., May 23, at 10 a.m.
• Sat., May 23 at 2 p.m.
• Sun., May 24 at 2 p.m.

Kids and teens can enjoy lunch (and books) at no cost this summer! 

Colorado Springs School District 11 will bring their mobile unit to East Library every weekday in June and July! 

Anyone up to 18 years old can stop by for a free lunch. In addition to meal service, they'll also have a basket of age-appropriate books that kids and teens can take with them. 

Outside of East Library
5550 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Wed., May 27 – Fri., July 31, 2026 (weekdays, except for Fri., July 3)
11 a.m. - noon

The Summer Food Service Program, funded by USDA, provides nutritious meals to children and teenagers 0-18. There are no income or registration requirements for participation.  

To find other nearby summer meal sites, visit KidsFoodFinder.org.  

We need YOU to help shape the future of PPLD!
Pikes Peak Library District is developing our next Strategic Plan and we want your input.

Take our quick survey now until May 20 either online or at your local Library and let us know what you think!

Take the Survey »

¡Necesitamos que TÚ ayudes a dar forma al futuro de PPLD! El Distrito de Bibliotecas de Pikes Peak está desarrollando nuestro próximo Plan Estratégico y queremos su opinión. 

¡Realice nuestra encuesta rápida ahora hasta el 20 de mayo, ya sea en línea o en su biblioteca local, y háganos saber lo que piensa!

Survey available in Spanish »
 

Introducing Maker Camp, a creative technology program just for teens!

Teens are invited to join us for a unique hands-on experience where they will learn the basics of creating using makerspace equipment. Over the course of one week, participants will complete hands-on projects that teach them how to 3D print, sew, use a laser cutter, and create custom 3D models with online CAD software for printing on a 3D printer. At the end of the week they will have created an all-encompassing project that will show off all their new skills!

Creative technology is all around us and lets us bring our imaginations to life. Learning how to use makerspace equipment empowers teens to create cool custom stuff, learn new technology, and add a new skill to their resume or college application. 

This program will take place at three different PPLD Libraries: East and Sand Creek libraries, as well as Library 21c. Participants must be able to attend the whole week of Maker Camp programs at their chosen Library. 

• Sand Creek Library will be June 22 – June 26 from 1 - 4 p.m.
  • Registration will open on June 8, 2026 at 1 p.m.
• Library 21c will be July 6 – July 10 from 1 - 4 p.m.
  • Registration will open on June 22, 2026 at 1 p.m.
• East Library will be July 20 – July 24 from 1 – 4 p.m.
  • Registration will open on July 6, 2026 at 1 p.m.

Registration is required and spots are limited. Participants will be automatically registered for the rest of the week’s programs. Ages 13 – 18.   

The Pikes Peak Library District is proud to present the 2026 Manitou Springs Library Summer Lawn Concert Series! 
Concerts will be on Wednesdays in June and July, 6 - 7:30 p.m., and will be held outdoors on the lawn of the Manitou Springs Carnegie Library. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the music. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be canceled, with announcements on ppld.org.

• Wed., June 3 – Roma Ransom
• Wed., June 10 – Crystal and the Curious
• Wed., June 17 – The Mitguards
• Wed., June 24 – Manitou Strings
• Wed., July 1 – Patchwork Jack
• Wed., July 8 – Academy Jazz Ensemble
• Wed., July 15 – Jeremy Facknitz
• Wed., July 22 – Grapefruit Moon