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News & Updates at PPLD
Junior Ranger Packs
The Junior Ranger Nature pack provides self-guided activities to encourages children and their families to get out, explore, observe, describe, and engage the senses any time during the year.
Chief librarian departing Pikes Peak Library District
Pikes Peak Library District’s Chief Librarian and CEO John Spears announced his upcoming departure for a new opportunity after more than six years of service to El Paso County residents.

Native American Beading culture crosses many tribes and has significant meaning in who we are in our tribes as well as what we believe in within ourselves. Join Ela Diel, a Cherokee native, as she shares with you pieces of her culture.

For almost two years we have endured an ongoing pandemic, in addition to other upheaval in our lives and communities.
Calhan becomes the fourth school district with access to PowerPass
A newly-forged partnership with Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) will enhance Calhan School District (Calhan) students’ access to needed digital resources.
A Diverse Life; Shirley Martinez
Shirley Martinez’s Road to Becoming PPLD’s First Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
All Pikes Peak Writes – PPLD’s annual fiction writing contest
Congratulations to our last year's winners.
Check out the anthology of last year's winners of Pikes Peak Writes.
Winter Games Reading List
Celebrate the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022 with a special booklist. Books penned by Olympians, Paralympians, and about the journey to success!
Young Adult
El Pomar Foundation honors Peggy Shivers
El Pomar Foundation honors Peggy Shivers with Inaugural Excellence in Arts and Culture Trustee Award
Award Presented as part of El Pomar’s Annual Awards for Excellence