A Library's collection is never finished growing! That's why you should always make time to treat yourself to a library visit so you can see what's new.

❗Holiday closure❗ All Library locations will close at 4 p.m. Wed., Dec. 31 & will be closed Thu., Jan. 1 for New Year's Eve & Day. Our digital resources will still be available. Why not explore New Year's of the past? Visit ppld.org, click Research and Learn, then Digital Photo Collection!

Current mood: nostalgic about these Winter Adult Reading Program mugs. We're excited for you to see the 2026 mug! Take on this brain-healthy reading challenge to earn one (plus a coupon for a free dessert from Crumbl)! Registration opens on Jan. 1 online or Jan. 2 in-person. ppld.org/winter-reading

Through PPLD's doors, you will find a world of literacy tools and vital resources for people of all ages. We couldn't do it without the contributions our community makes to the PPLD Foundation. We invite you to make a difference with a meaningful donation to the PPLD Foundation at ppld.org/donate

Everything you see while last-minute shopping this week is an opportunity to use the Consumer Reports Website through your Library to learn more! Visit ppld.org/databases to learn more.

During the PPLD Cares food drive, our amazing community donated 14,350 pounds of non-perishable items for Care & Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado! Thank you so much for making a difference in supporting your community this season.

📢Volunteer math tutors needed! Do you know math and want to support local learners? We are expanding our math tutoring services to help more students. We currently need volunteer tutors at Cheyenne Mountain Library. Learn more and apply at tinyurl.com/yc87mc9z #PPLD #PublicLibrary #WhatLibrariesDo

Join us in celebrating the 150th anniversary of Colorado and 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026! We will have Library open houses, a Passport Program to earn prizes, a special edition library card, and themed programs. Learn more at ppld.org/co150-usa250

Ready to support literacy and learning in El Paso County? Come support local home school students presenting book reports during Homeschool Book Blast tomorrow (Fri., Dec. 19) from 1 - 2 p.m. at East Library! Listen as these students practice their presentation skills.

❗Holiday closure❗ All Library locations All Library locations will be closed on Wed., Dec. 24 and Thu., Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Day. While we are away, you can check out digital books, music, videos, and more at ppld.org/elibrary.

How does Pikes Peak Library District's budget work? To illustrate this complex but integral part of your Library District, we put together a guide video and article which you can read online at ppld.org/budget-guide

The upgrade is complete and we are back online! Thank you again for your patience while we upgraded this major system in order to continue providing excellent Library experiences far into the future. Find videos and written instructions on using the new catalog at ppld.org/about-the-catalog

We are closed today (Thu., Dec. 11) to finish installing major system upgrades. Can't wait to see the new catalog? Get a preview in the form of how-to videos about it at ppld.org/ils-migration

Describe your last Library checkout using only 5 emoji. We'll go first: 💻💡📎📚👀

Library hack for while we are closed tomorrow and Wednesday (Dec. 10 and 11) to complete the system upgrade: Download the Libby app or visit the OverDrive website to find a whole library in your pocket using your PPLD library card! Find more eLibrary resources at ppld.org/elibrary

❗Closer alert❗ Penrose Library Penrose Library is closed due to plumbing issues today, Tue., Dec. 9. We anticipate a reopening of 3 p.m. today. In the event of updates related to this closure, this post will be updated or removed.

❗Weather impacts alert❗ Mobile Library Services Due to expected low temperatures, the bookmobile stop at Bonforte Park will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sat., Dec. 6. In the event of further updates, this post will be updated.

PPLD has teamed up with Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado for the PPLD Cares food drive. If you can give, please bring non-perishable items to your go-to PPLD location by Mon., Dec. 15. Thank you! Find a list of most needed items at ppld.org/ppld-cares

We're looking back at the amazing things we did together this year. Donations are a vital part of Library funding. We invite you to make a difference in your community during the End-of-Year-Giving Campaign by donating to the PPLD Foundation at ppld.org/foundation/donate

When your reading age is revealed:

The 18th Annual Teen Art Contest is open for submissions! Teens ages 13 - 19 should submit a piece of 2D art that captures their interpretation of the theme "Wild Colorado." Submissions are due by Tue., Feb. 10. Learn more at ppld.org/teenartcontest #ArtContest #PPLD #TeenArt #LibraryTeens

This scene could have greeted you as you walked into your local butcher in 1902. While you're thinking about local history, we are taking project proposals for the 2026 Regional Pikes Peak History Symposium! Learn more at ppld.org/history-symposium

⚠️UPDATE⚠️ Mobile Library Services are canceled today due to road conditions. (Updated 12:27 p.m.)

❗Weather delay alert❗ All Library locations All PPLD locations will have a delayed opening of 10 a.m. today, Thu., Dec. 4. In the event of further updates due to weather and road conditions today, this post will be updated.

❗Planned closure alert❗ All PPLD locations will be closed on Wed., Dec. 10 and Thu., Dec. 11 to implement the newly upgraded Integrated system. This system manages many aspects of your Library experience, and we're excited for you to experience new features. We'll be back open on Fri., Dec. 12.

The latest issue of our monthly eNewsletter went out this morning! Read up on all of the latest happenings at PPLD, including upcoming closures, how you can support the Library this season, opportunities for kids and teens, and more. Not on our email list? Sign up at ppld.org/newsletters

❗️Weather impacts alert❗️ All Library locations Due to weather conditions, all Library locations are closed today, Wed., Dec. 3. Today is the perfect day to use your library card to stream your favorite snowy songs on Freegal! Learn more at ppld.org/elibrary

We have poetry books for kids, which is perfect because the Jean Ciavonne Poetry Contest is open for submissions! 4th & 5th grade students in El Paso County are invited to submit a poem based on this year's theme, "Remembering Our Past to Inform Our Future." Learn more at ppld.org/poetrycontest

❗Service Outage ❗ Hoopla Digital is temporarily unavailable due to an outage they are experiencing. This outage is unrelated to disruptions for our major system upgrade. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this post when service is restored.

Help your baby or toddler build communication skills! Registration is open now for the next virtual session of LENA Start. This 8-week course is designed to help you learn strategies to increase how much you and your child talk. Learn more and register at ppld.org/kids/lenastart

❗Closure alert❗ Cheyenne Mountain Library Due to problems with the plumbing, Cheyenne Mountain Library is closed for the remainder of today, Mon., Dec. 1.

You are a library of every book you have ever read, enriched by the wealth of information and stories found within.

❗Mobile Library alert❗ Black Forest and Pikes Peak Tower Mobile Library stops The Black Forest and Pikes Peak Tower Mobile Library stops are canceled today, Mon., Dec. 1 due to vehicle maintenance. In the event of further stop cancelations, this post will be updated.

Your donations are making a difference in our community! The PPLD Cares food drive is collecting food to support local families through Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado. Please bring nonperishable food to any PPLD location by Mon., Dec. 15. Learn more at ppld.org/ppld-cares

Did you know you can discover local indie authors through the Indie Author Project? This Library resource gives you access to eBooks by self-published Colorado authors at PPLD and other Colorado libraries. Learn more at ppld.org/books #ColoradoAuthor #PPLD #PublicLibrary #Reading #ColoradoLocal

❗Service disruptions❗ Catalog and PPLD app The catalog and PPLD app will be unavailable starting at 6 p.m. Sat., Nov. 29 - Thu., Dec. 11 for a major system upgrade. Learn more at ppld.org/ils-migration

Our major system upgrade starts tomorrow (Sat., Nov. 29). Many PPLD services won't be disrupted for the next 10 days, but here are the ones that will. We'll be closed on Wed., Dec. 10 and Thu., Dec. 11 to test the new system. Learn more: ppld.org/ILS-migration Music by TropicalDream

POV: It's Thanksgiving week and you're looking for interesting activities to help your family connect. Check out a board game or video game, research your family genealogy, find books to share with children, or try recipes from a borrowed cookbook. #Family #Thanksgiving #Library

Here are a few Colorado and pop-culture things that were happening the last time we fully upgraded to a new system in 2001. Find out about exciting new features and learn what service disruptions to anticipate from Nov. 29 - Dec. 11 at ppld.org/ils-migration

❗Closure alert❗ Cheyenne Mountain Library Cheyenne Mountain Library is temporarily closed due to problems with the plumbing. We will update this post with future information.

If only robo calls were just helpful bots trying to tell you about different Library resources and services available to you. Since that's not the case, find out about the items you can check out here (but this is just SOME of what your Library has to offer!): ppld.org/Things-to-Borrow #Library

Need space to unwind and prepare for next week? Visit the Library!

Have you seen our new Circut EasyPress at the makerspace? Use these machines to customize shirts, hoodies, baby onesies, tote bags, and more! You can even use our Silhouette Cameo Pro to cut out the custom designs. Learn more and reserve this equipment today at ppld.org/makerspaces

❗Planned Closure Alert❗ All Library locations will close at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 26 and will be closed on Thu., Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. You can access instant entertainment steaming from eAudiobooks and eMagazines to TV and music streaming in our eLibrary at ppld.org/elibrary

If you use the outdoor book drop at East Library, you may have seen that it is back open! Our Automated Materials Handler received an awesome upgrade to better handle the number of books being returned here. We are excited! #AMH #PPLD #PublicLibrary #WhatLibrariesDo #Reader #Bookish

Colorado history time! General William Jackson Palmer learned to ride a bicycle in adulthood with the help of his daughter Dorothy Palmer. Love local history? We're accepting proposals for the 2026 Regional History Symposium! Learn more and submit at ppld.org/history-symposium

Now that you have the trending bear cup and phone pocket, kick back and relax knowing that you also have a library card. Enjoy engaging programs, music streaming, and all the books you could ever want that won't break your remaining budget. #LibraryCard #PPLD #PublicLibrary #BearCup #iPhoneStrap

Why did the chicken cross the road? 🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔 To get to the library, of course!

Our community is making a difference to feed families during the PPLD Cares food drive. Thanks to your support, we have delivered almost 8,000 pounds of food to Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado. Bring food donations to any PPLD location by Mon., Dec. 15. ppld.org/ppld-cares

Join Pikes Peak Library District at Ute Pass Library on Thu., Nov. 20 from noon - 1 p.m. as we celebrate taking ownership of Ute Pass Library and our commitment to providing sustainable access to library services and resources in this community. Learn more at ppld.org/Ute-Pass-New-Ownership