Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is a nationally recognized system of public libraries serving a population of more than 650,000 across 2,070 square miles in El Paso County, Colorado. Pikes Peak Library District has resources for children, teens, adults, and seniors. Library resources are available in multiple languages, large print, audio, video, and electronic formats.
The first public library in the area was opened by the Colorado Springs Social Union in downtown Colorado Springs in October 1885.[1] The Colorado Springs Free Reading Room and Public Library began as a subscription library and housed about 8,000 volumes by 1903.[2] In 1903, the Free Public Library of Colorado Springs was established to hold its growing collection.[3] In 1905, the city of Colorado Springs opened a new free public library with the support of $60,000 in Carnegie funds and property donated by the city's founder, General William J. Palmer.[4]
In 1917, a new branch is opened in Colorado City. In 1954, the library begins providing its bookmobile service. In March 1955, the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District is formed to advocate for the library, operate bookstores in the libraries, and host events.[5] In 1962, a regional library district is approved, prompting the building of additional branch locations throughout the county in subsequent years.
In 1996, the historic 1905 Carnegie library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Carnegie library receives a grant for renovation and preservation purposes in 1997; renovations were completed in 2002. In 2004, District circulations exceeded six million items. In 2006, PPLD starts eBranch, enabling patrons to download eBooks and audio materials to their electronic devices. In June 2014, Library 21c opens, "the first of its kind in the country, with makerspaces, a video and recording studio, business and entrepreneurial center, cafe, and performance venue in addition to traditional library materials such as books and movies."[3]
Annual Programsedit
Winter Adult Reading Program
All Pikes Peak Makes
All Pikes Peak Reads (APPR)
Mountain of Authors
Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium
Pikes Peak Poetry Summit
Library Lawn Concert Series (at Manitou Springs Library and Palmer Lake Library)
Teen Art Contest
Summer Adventure
Jean Ciavonne Poetry Contest (for 4th and 5th graders)
Kindergarten Round-Up Resource Fair
Homeschool Resource Fair
Homeschool Science Fair
Homeschool Book Blast
Locationsedit
The Pikes Peak Library District provides services at 15 physical locations and through its mobile library.
Pikes Peak Library District
Locations
Address
Calhan Library
600 Bank Street, Calhan, CO 80808
Cheyenne Mountain Library
1785 South 8th Street, Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
East Library
5550 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Fountain Library
230 South Main St., Fountain, CO 80817
High Prairie Library
7035 Old Meridian Rd., Peyton, CO 80831
Library 21c
1175 Chapel Hills Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Manitou Springs Library
701 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Monument Library
1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr., Monument, CO 80132
Old Colorado City Library
2418 West Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Palmer Lake Library
66 Lower Glenway, Palmer Lake, CO 80133
Penrose Library
20 N. Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Rockrimmon Library
832 Village Center Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Ruth Holley Library
685 North Murray Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80915
Sand Creek Library
1821 South Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916
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