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News & Updates at PPLD

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Pikes Peak Library District’s 2023 - 2026 Strategic Plan
From a small reading room established 136 years ago, PPLD continues to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of our sprawling community.
Join PPLD In Celebrating the Ses-quin-semi-quin-centennial! headline with an old photo of colorado sprigns and the 150 250 CO logo
Ses-Qui-Semi-Quin-Centennial Open Houses
A snowy landscape of trees with a badged shaped logo that says "Winter Adult Reading Program"
Winter Adult Reading Program
An illustration of an old west mountain town storefront with the Headline "Jean Ciavonne Poetry Contest"
The Jean Ciavonne Poetry Contest
Pikes Peak Library District’s annual Jean Ciavonne Poetry Contest engages 4th and 5th grade writers in El Paso County.
An illustration of a wooden sign with text being painted on by a paintbrush. Text reads, “18th Annual Teen Art Contest: Wild Colorado. In the background, the silhouette of a bigfoot disappears into a pine forest.
18th Annual Teen Art Contest
Our theme for this year’s Teen Art Contest is “Wild Colorado.”
eople are shown playing a board game, cooking together, recording piano music in a recording studio, and using a computer together. Text reads, “All you need is your Library... and now your Library needs you! Give to the Pikes Peak Library District Foundation today!”
End of Year Giving
Libraries are a vital lifeline for the whole community.
Virtual Author Visits with microphone graphic
Virtual Author Visits
Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is excited to present Virtual Author Visits in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Illustrations of bacteria, viruses, and other microscopic things surround text that reads, “Homeschool Science Fair.”
Homeschool Science Fair
Pikes Peak Library District’s (PPLD) annual Homeschool Science Fair is open to grades K – 12, and the community can come and view their experiments!
two hands shaking with a ribbon that says "I can be a Philanthropist"
Kids Learn About Giving Back During Upcoming Philanthropist Event
Kids will have the opportunity to explore ways to support and give back to their community during an upcoming event hosted by the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Foundation. The Foundation, in collaboration with Give!
The front of Ute Pass Library.
Ute Pass Library Celebrates New Ownership
Join Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) as it celebrates taking ownership of Ute Pass Library and its commitment to providing sustainable access to library services and resources in this community.
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Ruth Holley Library Celebrates New Ownership
Join Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) as it celebrates taking ownership of Ruth Holley Library and its commitment to providing sustainable access to library services and resources in this community.
Teona Shainidze Krebs
CEO Report – November 2025
Over the last several months, Pikes Peak Library District’s Strategy & Innovation team has been compiling data about the Library District’s circulation, how visitors use the Libraries, the programs offered and their attendance, and how Pikes P