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News & Updates at PPLD
Independence Day 2023
The United States declared independence from England and its monarch on July 4, 1776. We commemorate this occasion with annual fireworks displays and other festivities.
Submissions Open for All Pikes Peak Writes 2023
“The train screeched to a halt.” What comes next? That’s up to you.
Take and Make: Lemonade Slushies
Supplies for this Take and Make, for ages 5-12, will be available at no cost at area PPLD libraries beginning Friday, June 9, 2023.

We want to wish our 16th Annual Teen Art Contest winners a huge congratulations!
These teen artists were chosen by their fellow teens and PPLD staff. They were honored at an award ceremony in March at East Library.
Peggy Shivers to be Honored with Portrait Unveiling
Join Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) as we honor Colorado Springs classical and jazz music legend and philanthropist Peggy Shivers with a portrait unveiling and appreciation reception.
Summer Fun: Classical Music Live for Kids
Classical Music Live for kids is coming to East Library on Wed., June 14 at 9:30 a.m.!
2023 Juneteenth
Juneteenth, occurring annually on June 19, honors the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Pride Month 2023
Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) recognizes the LGBTQIA+ community with Pride Month in June. Join us in celebrating individuality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the Pikes Peak region with programming and resources on this page.
Take and Make: Magnet Mazes
Supplies for this Take and Make will be available at area PPLD libraries beginning May 12, 2023.

The Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has selected the 2023 recipients of the Frank Waters Award and the Golden Quill Award. These literary awards will be presented at a luncheon on Sat., June 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Free-For-All: PERICLES
Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome UCCS Theatreworks for Free-For-All PERICLES, directed by Max Shulman.
Teona Shainidze-Krebs appointed chief librarian and CEO
After a unanimous vote during a special public board session on Tuesday afternoon, April 4, Pikes Peak Library District’s (PPLD) Board of Trustees appointed Chief Librarian and CEO Teona Shainidze-Krebs as the permanent head of the Library Distric
OverDrive Transition to Libby
Since the end of April 2023, the OverDrive company has discontinued their OverDrive app and has transitioned to the Libby app.
PPLD Board of Trustees Names CEO and Chief Librarian Finalist
The Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees voted today to name Teona Shainidze Krebs as the sole finalist for CEO and Chief Librarian of Pikes Peak Library District.
Anime Fan Fest 2023
Anime Fan Fest 2023 will highlight programs happening at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) to celebrate the anime and manga fandom!