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PPLD Reaches 3 Million Digital Checkouts Milestone
Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) cardholders have checked out 3 million digital items on Libby and OverDrive so far this year.
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Nature is Pretty Cool
This article is from our 2025 Fall District Discovery, see the full publication
A retro illustration of a man holding up a book with the cover saying "Now with 30% less plot!" and another headline saying "How books are adapting to the swipe generation
How Books Are Adapting to the Swipe Generation
A trainee administers a tube of Narcan to a medical mannequin.
PPLD Stories: Narcan Training Saves a Life
Her new skills came to the rescue one bitterly cold day as she was out shopping. As Camilla left a large retail store, she noticed a vehicle pull up at the nearby crosswalk.
A professional microphone setup in the sound booth at Studio21c.
Check This Out: Investment Resources and Studio Equipment
Your library card gives you access to a world of possibilities at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD).
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Service Spotlight: Library Meeting Rooms
This article is from our 2025 Fall District Discovery, see the full publication
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Preliminary Work on Penrose Fence Starts
Published on Fri., Oct. 3, 2025 Penrose Library’s improvements continue as the Library begins Phase Three of a multi-phase project to enhance the Library’s security and improve patrons’ experiences.
An illustration of a haunted house with a ghost flying out the window with the headline "Ghosts at the Library"
Ghosts at the Library
This article is from our 2025 Fall District Discovery, see the full publication
A skull, a stack of books, and some drippy candles that look like they are bleeding sit on a table together covered in spider webs. Text reads, "Spooky Stacks."
Spooky Stacks 2025
As fall settles over the Pikes Peak region this October, bringing with it longer nights and a chill to the air, it is a perfect time for sharing haunted tales.
An illustration of a cottage set against an eerie mountain background. Text reads, “Spooky Stroll-a-Story in Old Colorado City.”
Stroll-a-Story
Take a spooky stroll in Old Colorado City and read The Baddies by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
An elementary school student and a high school student get homework help from adults.
Check This Out: HelpNow and Culture Pass
Your library card gives you access to a world of possibilities at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD).
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User Feedback Wanted for the PPLD Website
In January, Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) launched a new website designed to make it easier for you to explore our resources, find events, and access the Library anytime, anywhere.