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.  

PPLD is teaming up with Muse Comics + Games to offer Free Comic Book Day and Comics Giveaway Day™ comic issues on Sat., May 2. This annual nationwide initiative strives to put comics into the hands of both long-time and new comic fans alike. Comics are available at all PPLD locations during this one-day event while supplies last.  

Free Comic Book Day and Comic Giveaway Day™ are an excellent way for patrons of all ages to discover new comic series to fall in love with. Comic stores across the U.S. celebrate by giving out special Free Comic Book Day and Comic Giveaway Day™ issues of comics, which can range from being the first issue of a comic series or short one-off stories of larger series. As a public library, we know that not everyone has a nearby comic store that they can visit for free comics. We are happy to connect our community with free comic issues to add to their personal libraries. Free Comic Book Day started in 2002 and has been an annual event ever since. Comic Giveaway Day™ is new this year and PPLD is pleased to be able to offer comics from both events.

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 »
 

Park, Text, and Pick Up Your Holds

Starting Wed., April 22, patrons at East Library can pick up holds without leaving their cars. The new drive-up window is open, and patrons can get the materials they need easily and quickly. It’s way more fun than a fast-food drive-through! 

Here’s how it works:

1. PARK: Pull into one of the designated spots in the north parking lot.
2. TEXT: Let us know you arrive by texting “here” to (719) 662-5129. Then when prompted, provide last name(s) and library card number(s).
3. PICK UP: When notified, pull up to Window 1 to receive your holds.

Holds Pickup Window Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
 

Volunteer experience looks good on college applications and can make job applications stand out to potential employers. Pikes Peak region teens looking for volunteer hours won’t want to miss out on one of the most fun volunteer experiences of the year: Summer Adventure!

Our 2026 Summer Adventure Program, presented by Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District, is our annual summer reading program where participants complete reading and activities to earn prizes. The program is packed with a wide variety of special summer events and programs for participants to enjoy as well. 

Teen volunteers are an essential part of our summer program. They help people register for the program, pass out prizes, support programs, and complete other volunteer duties as needed. And yes, volunteers can register for the program as well!

Volunteer applications are open now through Fri., May 1, or until all positions are filled. Learn about our teen volunteer requirements and submit your application on our teen volunteer page. 

Are you a homeschool family or interested in getting started in homeschooling?

Our annual Homeschool Resource Fair features a wide variety of local exhibitors offering educational and extracurricular opportunities for homeschooling families. Stop by and chat with representatives from organizations and businesses that offer homeschooling services and support, including arts and science activities, sports groups, enrichment programs, tutoring, support groups, and more. There will be fun hands-on activities for kids throughout the building!

• Library 21c: Fri., April 10 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Download the 2026 Homeschool Resource Fair vendor information.

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) hosts Virtual Author Visits with our partners, the Library Speakers Consortium.

Each month, viewers can hear from best-selling authors and national thought leaders as they discuss their writing process, from fiction and nonfiction to current events and lands only imagined on the pages of a book. 

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

April’s Author Visits include conversations about the history of women astronauts in the United States, popular spy craft novels, and writing the final installment of a beloved series.  

At noon on Thu., April 2, former Smithsonian Curator Valerie Neal will take us through an extensive history of the women of the U.S. space program. Sally Ride was the first American woman in space, but other women have made space exploration part of their legacy. On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of US Women Astronauts spans 45 years and 61 astronauts to share the epic journeys of women who made space for themselves in a male-dominated field. Register for the Virtual Author Visit with Valerie Neal.

At 5 p.m. on Tue., April 14, spy novel fans can hear from Brad Taylor, a former member of U.S. Special Forces and author of the bestselling Pike Logan series. Taylor will discuss his latest work in the series, Shadow Strike. One of 20 books, the novel details the work of a rogue group of Iranian regime officials who create a “brazen plot to strike back at their hated enemies.”  Register for the Virtual Author Visit with Brad Taylor.

At 5 p.m. on Thu., April 30, Jason Reynolds will speak about writing beloved characters and portraying resilience in the final novel of his highly popular Track series. Coach tells the story of the inspiring leader who played a role in the first four novels. In this book, Reynolds shares Coach’s story, following earlier novels about the other four characters: Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny. Register for the Virtual Author Visit with Jason Reynolds.

Upcoming author visits in May:

• Thu., May 7 at 5 p.m.: On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali
• Tue., May 19 at noon: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal
• Wed., May 20 at 5 p.m.: Dangerous Magic, Enchanting Romance, and Painting the Future with Elizabeth Lim

On Wed., April 1, patrons have the opportunity to come together to help bring Libraries to neighborhoods, increase literacy offerings, and help create a sustainable Library system. 

It’s the eighth annual Library Giving Day!

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD)’s library card is your ticket to unlimited classes, programs, books, magazines, information, and resources. Through PPLD, patrons can receive job assistance, find opportunities to improve literacy, give their children the gift of learning and reading, and so much more! You can enjoy Storytime with your child, receive tutoring for students, and find entertainment through books, music, and movies.  

Support PPLD today with a donation — and help us expand services to more people. 

Donate Today! 

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From reading to dogs to learning new dance moves, from interacting with animals from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to learning how to perform on stage, Pikes Peak Library District is the place to go for Spring Break magic, fun, and making new friends!

See below for a full list of fun activities!

Children's Programs

Spring Break: The Bark Bunch 

Join the Bark Bunch and learn how to safely interact with dogs while showing them compassion and understanding. Children and their caregivers will enjoy reading to the lovable dogs from National Mill Dog Rescue in this fun, informative, and interactive program. This program is for children ages 3 – 12 and their caregivers.

• Old Colorado City Library (at Westside Community Center): Mon., March 23 at 10:30 a.m. 
• Monument Library: Tue., March 24 at 10:30 a.m.
• Sand Creek Library: Wed., March 25 at 10 a.m. 
• High Prairie Library: Fri., March 27 at 10:30 a.m. 

Spring Break: Dance A Jig

Join us for an Irish celebration with Turning Pointe Dance! Watch a demonstration of traditional Irish dances like the jig, reel, and hornpipe, then give it a try with a fun family Ceili. Learn the steps and immerse yourself in this unique culture with an experience that is fun for the whole family. Ages 0 - 12.

• Cheyenne Mountain Library: Mon., March 23 at 1 p.m. 
• East Library: Wed., March 25 at 9:30 a.m.
• East Library: Wed., March 25 at 11 a.m. 

Spring Break: Animals 101

Join Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and their animal ambassadors to learn about animals from around the world! You will get up-close views of these animals as you learn the important roles they play on our planet. Ages 0 - 12.

• Calhan Library: Mon., March 23 at 10:30 a.m. 
• Ute Pass Library: Thu., March 26 at 10:30 a.m. 
• Penrose Library: Fri., March 27 at 10:30 a.m. 

Spring Break: Art Theft – A Dog Comedy

Join Denise Gard and her famous Border Collies, Joey and Kira in an art heist comedy. When the Mona Lisa is stolen from the Louvre, Detective Joey must track down the famous painting. Will he save this treasured art from being destroyed, or will he be tricked by the thief? Ages 0 - 12.

• Manitou Spring Library: Mon., March 23 at 10:30 a.m. 
• Ruth Holley Library: Tue., March 24 at 10:30 a.m. 
• Library 21c: Thu., March 26 at 9:30 a.m. 
• Library 21c: Thu., March 26 at 11 a.m. 
• Fountain Library: Fri., March 27 at 10:30 a.m. 

Spring Break: The Work Together Comedy, Magic, and Juggling Show 

Join Ann Lincoln and her real-life dove and rabbit in this live show where anything can happen when we work together. There will be lots of laughs, magic, and fun tricks! Ages 0 - 12.

• East Library: Wed., March 25 at 5:30 p.m. 
• Mobile Library Services (at Wilson Ranch Park): Fri., March 27 at 10 a.m. 

Learn more about the people who shaped the Pikes Peak region through the Peak Legacies program at the Pikes Peak Library District’s Regional History & Genealogy Department.

Leo and Hertha Mohl came to Colorado Springs after fleeing Nazi oppression. Leo’s experiences at Dachau and Buchenwald when it was a labor camp helped shape U.S. understanding of the way Nazis treated prisoners. Learn more about Leo and Hertha from their son Bob and discover the impact they had on the Pikes Peak region. 

Leo and Hertha Mohl
Sat., Feb. 7 from 1 - 3 p.m.
East Library
Registration required