Check This Out: Mango Languages and CustomGuide

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Your library card gives you access to a world of possibilities at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD). In addition to a wide selection of physical and digital items you can check out, you also have access to a variety of online resources and databases. This month, take a closer look at Mango Languages and CustomGuide.

You will need a library card that starts with a 4 to access some of the resources on this page outside of a Library location.

Mango Languages

If you plan to travel out of country, are studying a language on your own or as a class, or want stronger English language skills, give yourself a boost with lessons from Mango Languages. This handy tool offers a selection of 70 languages to choose from, including English as a Second Language options for speakers of 21 different languages.

Work your way through micro lessons where you can hear and practice new vocabulary and grammar patterns. Lessons also include notes on grammar and culture in between vocabulary exercises to help you learn your new language.

With daily reviews, lesson recaps, and reading and listening challenges, this platform is designed to help you retain more of what you learn.


CustomGuide

Choose from a wide selection of online courses to help you further develop your professional skills. CustomGuide (formerly Learn on Demand) takes a more active approach to your skills development through interactive lessons instead of training videos for stronger learning results. 

  • If you are a first-time user, you will need to create an account to get started. From there, you can complete short online courses related to:
  • Business Skills (accounts and financing, communication, and professional development)
  • Career Development (job hunting, personal branding, career coaching, and more)
  • Compliance & Safety (drugs and alcohol, Human Resources compliance, cybersecurity, and more)
  • Customer Service  
  • Diversity & Inclusion (bias awareness, diversity basics, and diversity leadership)
  • Google (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Meet, and more)
  • Human Resources
  • Leadership & Management  
  • Microsoft (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and more)
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Technology (computer basics, Mac, and software)
  • Training (authoring software, instructional design, and training trainers)
  • Wellness (mental health, personal growth, work-life balance, and more)

Before you start a course, you can view how long it will take to complete. Do not be put off if it says it will take an hour or more to finish. Each course is broken down into a series of short lessons that you can start and stop at any time. Do a quick lesson while you wait for your toast to pop up in the morning or any time you find a few minutes of downtime.

When you click on a course, you will see a preview of what you will learn in each lesson. Each has a pre-assessment where you can test yourself on what you already know, an interactive lesson, and a post-assessment for you to test what you learned. With no time limits and the flexibility to start and stop whenever you want, you will learn at your own pace. 

Ruth Holley Library Roof Repairs to Impact Holds

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Ruth Holley Branch Library Location

Due to roof repairs initiated by the property manager at Ruth Holley Library, Pikes Peak Library District has decided to temporarily close that location starting Mon., Dec. 2. Roof repairs will take approximately one week depending on weather conditions, including snow and temperatures below 25 degrees. Please stay tuned to ppld.org for more information. 

Any holds still on the Ruth Holley Library hold shelf at closing on Sat., Nov 30 will be given extensions, allowing seven days for pickup once the Library reopens. 

The outside book drop will also be closed at 6 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 30 and library users will not be able to return materials during the closure. Ruth Holley Library checkouts that are due during the closure will have their due dates extended through the reopening of the Library.  

Library staff will contact meeting room and study room reservation holders to relocate or reschedule reservations. 

The Library apologizes for any inconveniences during this time and appreciates your cooperation and understanding while much-needed repairs to our roof are completed. 

Library users are encouraged to use this opportunity to visit and explore other Library locations while this project is completed. Sand Creek Library, located at 1821 South Academy Blvd, is only 10 minutes away. 

Check This Out: Gale Legal Forms and Data Axle

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Your library card gives you access to a world of possibilities at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD). In addition to a wide selection of physical and digital items you can check out, you also have access to a variety of online resources and databases. This month, take a closer look at our Gale Legal Forms and Data Axle databases.

You will need a library card that starts with a 4 to access these resources outside of a Library location.

Gale Legal Forms 

If you need legal forms and information pertaining to Colorado, Gale Legal Forms is a good place to start.

Browse a wide selection of categories to find the documents you need. Find forms related to employment, landlord and tenant topics, powers of attorney, name changes, bankruptcy, and other topics. Each form is accompanied by a description to help you determine if it is the correct form for your needs. You can also find free tax forms to help you file your taxes. In addition to forms, this database includes sample letters as reference materials.

The Attorney Directory provides valuable information to help you learn more about attorneys around the U.S. Narrow your search to Colorado to find information about attorneys closer to home and browse based on area of expertise.

If you have legal questions, check out the Legal Q&A section. This section contains both general and specific questions answered by legal professionals. Search through the list of topics to find your area of interest and see if any of the questions answered relate to your own inquiry.

Under the Law Digest and Legal Definitions sections, you can get an overview of specific laws, find the definition and use of common law language, and read up on other current and historical topics. Find the definition of ‘null,’ learn about the Fair Labor Standards Act, find out how ‘affray’ is used in law, read up on historic Justices, and explore other topics from U.S. history.

Please note that PPLD and its employees cannot answer legal questions or give legal advice. For more law resources available at the Library, visit our Law & Legal Forms or Law & Legal Resources Subject Guides.

Data Axle 

Is that pet store you visited a local company or a national chain? How are your business competitors faring? Who is hiring in your industry? If you are looking for business and consumer information for personal or business inquiries, Data Axle (formerly ReferenceUSA) offers up-to-date information on millions of businesses in the U.S. and Canada. This comprehensive database also offers support for job seekers, who will find millions of job and internship postings.

Use this database to search for information about companies, including your own. Each listing includes basic information like contact details, address, hours of operation, company news, other nearby businesses, other locations (if the business has more than one), and who the owners and managers are. You will also find helpful information to support your marketing research, such as square footage, business expenditures, history of the business, and links to information about business competitors.

Other collections include healthcare, consumer and lifestyle information, new movers and homeowners data, and U.S. and Canada white pages. There is even a collection of historical business listings where you can find information on businesses dating back to 1997.

For job seekers, use this database to search for the perfect job or browse its career resources to improve your job search skills. Explore college and career options, take skills, interests, and self-assessments, explore job search and interview tips, find resume writing help, estimate your potential salary, and more. You can also register for webinars to learn job search skills from professionals.  

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Walk Through the Miniature Worlds of Michael Garman

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A trip to Old Colorado City is not complete without visiting the Michael Garman Museum & Gallery. Visitors find themselves transported back in time as they stroll through Magic Town, a 1/6th scale miniaturized urban neighborhood complete with dozens of handcrafted buildings, alleyways, and sidewalk scenes. The museum became a partner in Pikes Peak Library District’s Culture Pass program in 2023 to further PPLD’s mission of providing easier access to cultural attractions in the area. Since then, library cardholders have been able to enjoy visiting this one-of-a-kind experience. 

The museum showcases the work of Michael Charles Garman and his more than 60 years of sculpting. Many of these artfully crafted scenes incorporate what Michael referred to as “Magical Elements” which immerse visitors in the tiny stories revealed in each window and around every corner. Scene changing rooms, alleyways that change and appear to go on forever, holograms, and other visual and sound effects vividly bring each story to life. 

The Pikes Peak region has been home to the Michael Garman Gallery since 1973, with the Museum opening in 2009. Every holiday season the museum decorates its Magic Town exhibit with lights, Christmas trees, snowmen, and many other fun decorations sure to get visitors in the holiday spirit. With holiday-inspired characters and holograms, and even some new scenes, Magic Town becomes just a little bit more enchanted for the holiday season. Stop in from Nov. 29 through Dec. 30 to catch Christmas Magic Town. 

Michael Garman Museum & Gallery is one of 12 Culture Pass partners in the Pikes Peak region and the Denver area that you can explore using your PPLD library card. Check out your no-cost Culture Pass today and enjoy this magical world throughout the year. 

Shivers Concert Series Summer Concert 2024

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The fall concert in this year’s Shivers Concert Series, From Classics to Jazz, will take place on Fri., Nov. 22 at The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel (4 S. Cascade Ave.). There will be a social hour at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and the concert at 8 p.m. 

The Shivers Concert Series has been raising funds to support local culture and arts for 31 years. These concerts benefit the Shivers Fund at PPLD started by Peggy and Clarence Shivers, which contributes to the African American collection at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD), awards grants and scholarships to students, and encourages young people to pursue their interests in the arts.

The concert features performances by soprano Christina Danaé, baritone Stephen Locke, flutist Sandra Tiemens, guitarist Colin McAllister, and collaborative pianist Susan Grace. Following the concert, author Fran Pilch will sell and sign copies of her book, Applause! Stories from the Colorado Springs Philharmonic.   

Purchase your tickets today!


 

Learn About Heritage and Culture this November, 2024

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Learn about heritage and culture this November with Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD).  Discover resources, web links, and booklists nationally recognized holidays and heritage months on this page. In November, Explore Native American & Alaska Native Heritage Month and Veteran’s Day.

 

 


 

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Native American & Alaska Native Heritage Month

Native American & Alaska Native Heritage Month in November recognizes the vibrant and diverse tapestry of American Indian and Alaska Native heritage, history, and culture. Experience a world of traditions, stories, and knowledge through the array of resources on this page. 

Booklists

Library Resources

Gale eBooks
Search this database using key words like “Native American” for further reading and information. (Must have a library card that starts with a 4 to access outside of a Library location)

Hoopla
Find eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, videos, and more by searching “Native American” on the Hoopla app.

Kanopy
Discover videos and documentaries diving deeper into Native American culture and exploring the lives of individuals throughout history.

The Horace S. Poley Photographs Collection
Our Digital Collections contain historic photos by Horace S. Poley, many of which are photographs of American Indians in the southwestern United States. Included are images of the Fiesta of San Geronimo at Taos, the Snake Dance of the Hopi, Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico, and the Dedication of the Ute Pass Indian Trail in 1912.

PPLD Digital Collections
Search our Digital Collections for more photographs! We recommend using search terms like, “Native American,” “American Indian,” “Indian,” and “Ute.”

Reference and Special Collections Materials (Catalog)
Explore American Indian heritage in reference and historical texts found in our physical and digital collections.

Website Links

American Indians in Children's Literature
Dr. Debbie Reese of Nambé Pueblo, American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) provides critical analysis of Indigenous peoples in children's and young adult books.

Native American Heritage Month
Find information from The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum discussing Native American & Alaska Native Heritage.


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Veterans Day

Veterans Day recognizes veterans from all branches of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Below are veteran resources, booklists, and websites you can explore. 

Booklists

Library Resources

Freegal

Gale Ebooks
Search this database using the keyword “Veterans” for further reading and information. (Must have a library card that starts with a 4 to access outside of a Library location)

PPLD Digital Collections
Discover historic photos, postcards, news articles, and other Pikes Peak region history items. Use key search terms like ‘veteran,’ ‘military,’ ‘air force,’ and ‘war.’ Look up ‘Chappie’ to find information about the first African American to be promoted to four-star General rank in the U.S. military, or ‘Little Zeb’ to learn about a unique publicity stunt that happened right here in the Pikes Peak region.

Websites

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Learn more about VA resources, the PACT Act, healthcare for veterans, life insurance, memorials, and other crucial information for veterans.

Veterans Day 2024
Familiarize yourself with Veterans Day history, including why Veterans Day moved from October to November, what Armistice Day was, and why schools close in recognition of this federal holiday.

Veterans Day
Read about the history and traditions of Veterans Day.

Family websites for active military and veterans

Sesame Street for Military Families
Find bilingual (Spanish and English) information and multimedia resources on the topics of military deployments, multiple deployments, homecomings, injuries, grief, and self-expression.

Babies on the Homefront
Military and veteran parents will find ideas for enhancing everyday moments with their baby or toddler.

Parenting for Veterans
Discover parenting help when you need it, on any device that has access to the internet.

Take a Scenic Drive Up Pikes Peak

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Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain (PPAM), standing over 14,000 feet tall, is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Colorado and has played a significant role in shaping the history and culture of the region. It famously inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write "America the Beautiful" after her visit to the summit in 1893. For generations, Pikes Peak has been a destination for adventurers, nature lovers, and history enthusiasts alike.

From October through April, Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) cardholders can experience the majesty of this iconic peak at no charge through PPLD’s Culture Pass program.

A beloved tourist destination, PPAM became a Culture Pass partner in 2023 to give patrons greater access to this iconic landmark. With a rich history and abundant outdoor recreation, and interpretive programs, Pikes Peak offers PPLD cardholders the chance to explore and enjoy the mountain like never before. By becoming a Culture Pass partner, Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain makes it even easier for the community to experience all that this remarkable destination has to offer. 

Guests can make their way to the summit on the Pikes Peak Highway as they meander through three distinct ecosystems including the Montane, Subalpine, and Alpine Zones.  The Pikes Peak Highway offers three visitor centers along the ascent including the Crystal Gift Shop adjacent to Crystal Reservoir and Glenn Cove just under the tree line. 

As soon as guests reach the summit, they are surrounded by the natural beauty of Pikes Peak, with the building and outdoor walkways thoughtfully designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape, creating an immersive experience. Visitors can also enjoy the state-of-the-art Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center, at 14,115 feet! The new visitor center, which opened in June 2021, provides people of all ages and abilities improved accessibility throughout the entire summit, engaging interpretive exhibits that share the history of the mountain, a revamped gift shop, and indoor and outdoor dining areas where guests can enjoy a world-famous Pikes Peak donut and other delicious treats while taking in the expansive views. 

Many people recognize Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain from events like the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon, and the AdAmAn Club’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks display. PPAM also offers a range of exciting activities and events, including the annual Youth Fishing Derby, volunteer cleanup days, sunrise openings, interpretive programs, and festive holiday celebrations. These are fantastic opportunities to enhance your understanding of the mountain’s ecosystems and history, which holds a significant place in Indigenous and local communities.

A trip to Pikes Peak offers both an unforgettable outdoor experience and a chance to connect with the natural and cultural history of the region. Check out your no-cost Culture Pass today and discover why Pikes Peak continues to inspire awe and adventure! 

Homeschool Book Blast 2024

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Homeschoolers, get ready to tell the world about your favorite book! Prepare a creative book report at home and present it informally to other families in a science fair-style format. What you create to represent your book is up to you. Build a diorama, design a game based on the plot and characters, or make a poster for the movie version. Or you might create a book in a bag project, make a clothes hanger mobile, or draw the story in a comic book format. The possibilities are endless! For homeschool students in grades K – 8. 

Registration opens on Fri., Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. Register here to be a book presenter. Please make sure that each participating student registers separately.

If you aren’t ready to present a book report yourself, drop by to support other homeschoolers by browsing the projects and discover your next favorite book!

When: Fri., Dec. 13 from 1 - 2 p.m.
Where: East Library

Need ideas to help you get started? Take a look at our idea file

Facilities Master Plan Findings

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PPLD Board of Trustees to discuss Facilities Master Plan during Internal Affairs Committee meeting

You can see the final Facilities Master Plan here

Published on Thu., Oct. 3, 2024; Updated on Wed., Oct. 9, 2024

The Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Board of Trustees announced today that it has received the final version of its Facilities Master Plan (FMP) from its consultants which include HB&A, an award-winning architectural and planning firm; ReThinking Libraries, with more than a decade of experience helping hundreds of libraries across the country with community engagement, strategic planning, and future-readiness; and Farnsworth Group, a century-old engineering and architectural firm. PPLD contracted with these organizations in the summer of 2023 to evaluate the Library District’s current operations and the community’s needs. The goal is to improve PPLD's offerings to the El Paso County community and to plan for a sustainable future for the Library District.

The trustees’ next steps include reviewing the report and its recommendations and then determining how they will proceed based on the results.

During its October monthly meeting, the Board’s Internal Affairs Committee will review the findings and recommendations. This meeting will take place on Tue., Oct. 8 at 8 a.m. at East Library. The meeting is open to the public. The committee will then bring its recommendations to an upcoming monthly Board meeting for discussion by the entire Board.

*Updated on Wed., Oct. 9, 2024: During its October monthly meeting, the Board’s Internal Affairs Committee met and reviewed the findings and recommendations. This meeting took place on Tue., Oct. 8 at 8 a.m. at East Library. The meeting was open to the public. The committee will then bring its recommendations to an upcoming monthly Board meeting for discussion by the entire Board.

 


Facilities Master Plan Preliminary Findings

Published on Mon., July 8, 2024

As part of Pikes Peak Library District’s (PPLD) Facilities Master Plan, we have been working with a consultant since summer 2023 to evaluate PPLD’s current operations and community needs. The goal is to improve PPLD's offerings to its community and to plan for a sustainable future for the Library District.

During the June 19, 2024, Board of Trustees meeting, our consultant presented their preliminary findings based on extensive data collected through multiple means of data collection, including public input through a series of public input sessions, visual dot-board meetings at outreach and Library events, a Community Survey, and input sessions with community leaders. Various options were presented by the consultants, including select branch closures, service hours adjustments, self-service options, and seeking voter approved funding increases. No decisions are being made on any of the recommendations presented at this time.

When the final Facilities Master Plan report is ready, the Board will assemble a committee to discuss the findings and recommendations. Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) supports a diverse community throughout El Paso County, and we strive to be good stewards of Library resources to provide the best resources and services to our community as we can.

The following three recommendations were presented to the Board based on different levels of funding:
 

Option 1 - Level Funding: Maintain current funding levels without change. Operational and capital funding stays at $51 per capita. Average household impact is about $134 per year.

Short-Term:

  • Adjust service hours across Old Colorado City, Manitou Springs, and Cheyenne Mountain libraries
  • Pilot unstaffed controlled access to Calhan, Palmer Lake, or Ute Pass libraries and reduce hours once adoption has occurred
  • Close Rockrimmon Library at end of lease or after a short extension
  • Close Ruth Holley Library at end of lease or after a short extension 

Mid-Term:

  • Add materials pickup lockers  
  • Open a new location along the Powers corridor
  • Expand High Prairie Library location (15,000 square feet)

Long-Term:

  • Shift Monument Library to a new and larger owned location
  • Light renovations to East Library
  • Upgrades to Sand Creek Library 

Option 2 - Modest Increase: Increase funding to bring PPLD halfway up to the Colorado average. Operational and capital funding would increase to $61 per capita. Average household impact would be $161 per year.

Short-Term:

  • Adjust service hours across Old Colorado City, Manitou Springs, and Cheyenne Mountain libraries
  • Pilot unstaffed controlled access to Calhan, Palmer Lake, or Ute Pass libraries
  • Seek voter approval on funding increase
  • Add materials pickup lockers

Mid-Term:

  • Shift Ruth Holley Library to a new Powers corridor location  
  • Expand the High Prairie Library location (15,000 - 20,000 square feet)
  • Upgrades to Sand Creek Library

Long-Term:

  • Shift Monument Library to a new and slightly larger owned location
  • Fuller renovation to East Library
  • Shift Rockrimmon Library to an owned location

Option 3 - Higher Level Increase to match the Colorado average funding level. Operational and capital funding would increase to $74 per capita. Average household impact would be $195 per year.

Short-Term:

  • Pilot unstaffed controlled access to Calhan, Palmer Lake, or Ute Pass libraries
  • Seek voter approval on funding increase
  • Add materials pickup lockers

Mid-Term:

  • Add new Powers Corridor outlet
  • Expand High Prairie Library location (20,000 SF)
  • Shift Monument Library to a new and larger owned location

Long-Term:

  • Full renovation to East Library
  • Shift Rockrimmon Library to an owned location
  • Shift Cheyenne Mountain Library to an owned location

You can view the presentation of the preliminary report at youtube.com/watch?v=qDWR6NHrBfI and skip to timestamp 29:13. 

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Celebrate Heritage and Culture this October, 2024

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Learn about heritage and culture this October with Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD). On this page, discover resources, web links, and booklists for some of the nationally recognized holidays and heritage months. Explore National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
 

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) commemorates the contributions people with disabilities have made to workplaces and to the U.S. economy. Below, PPLD has compiled a list of books, resources, and websites with more information.


Booklist 


PPLD Resources

Disability Resources Guide
In this guide, find information about Assistive Technology at PPLD, along with books, websites, and local resources on disabilities.

Intelligent Lives, film on Kanopy
Intelligent Lives stars three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities – Micah, Naieer, and Naomie – who challenge perceptions of intelligence as they navigate high school, college, and the workforce.


Websites 

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
From the Office of Disability Employment Policy, part of the U.S. Department of Labor, this website contains information on NDEAM, including resources for employers, key messages for the month, and 31 activities to commemorate NDEAM throughout October. 

The Campaign for Disability Employment
Learn ways that you and your organization can recognize National Disability Awareness Month, from the Campaign for Disability Employment.

The American Association of People with Disabilities 
The American Association of People with Disabilities works to increase the political and economic power of disabled people.

Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
DVR provides services which can include vocational guidance and counseling, short- or long-term training, job seeking skills, job development and coaching, assistive technology, and accommodations.

The Independence Center
The Independence Center provides information, resources, and support for disabled people to live, learn, work, play, and participate in civic life accessibly.

Job Accommodation Network
The Job Accommodation Network is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues.

Pikes Peak Workforce Center – Accessibility to Services
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center connects businesses with work-ready job seekers and employer-driven services. They help residents of El Paso & Teller counties with career transition, whether they are unemployed, underemployed, or employed.

Rocky Mountain ADA Center
The Rocky Mountain ADA Center provides information, guidance, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) tailored to meet the needs of individuals and organizations in our region. 
 

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Colorado Springs resides on land inhabited for thousands of years by indigenous peoples, including the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Tribes. Artifacts found at Garden of the Gods, one of Colorado Springs’ most beautiful natural attractions, date back an astonishing 3,500 years. The following resources can be used to learn more about the original inhabitants of Colorado and other lands.


Booklist 


PPLD Resources

Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes (Must have a library card that starts with a 4 to access outside of a Library location.)
Provides detailed studies of tribes from all over the United States and Canada, including small tribes and some that no longer exist. Gives detailed yet accessible information on history, religion, art, government, economy, daily life, and current social and political issues. 

Explore the Digital Collections 
Discover a wealth of historic photos and news articles from around the Pikes Peak region. A few possible search terms include Ute, Chipeta, Native American, American Indian, Severo, Sioux, and Chief Ouray.


Films on Kanopy

Use your library card to log into Kanopy and watch these films, or search “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” for more content:


Websites

History Colorado – Native American History & Heritage
History Colorado documents and shares the living history of Indigenous peoples who originally inhabited this state. 

United Nations - International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Explore information from the United Nations about the world’s Indigenous populations and the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. 

National Museum of the American Indian
Discover online resources, collections, and exhibits from the National Museum of the American Indian. 

Library of Congress - Living Nations, Living Words: A Guide for Educators
This guide from the Library of Congress offers teachers and other educators’ ideas for using U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's signature project, "Living Nations, Living Words," in the classroom. 

National Park Service – Mesa Verde
Learn about Mesa Verde National Park, a World Heritage Site in Colorado where the cliff dwellings of Ancestral Pueblo people still stand.

National Park Service – Alaska Native Cultures
Find out about Alaska Native culture through stories, photos, history, and information.

Museum of Indigenous People
Explore an online gallery of photos and videos showcasing the arts and cultures of Indigenous Peoples. 

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