Presenting some of the art teens have put up in one of our Teen Centers recently. Library teen spaces give local teens a safe place to hang out where they don't have to spend any money. They can use computers for fun or schoolwork, browse the books, break out a boardgame, and more.

Name a book you did a book report on for school! Registration is open now for Homeschool Book Blast. Homeschoolers in grades K - 12 can prepare a creative project to tell the world about a favorite book. Learn more and register at tiny.ppld.org/book-blast

Hey! You! Scrolling the social medias! Know what you could be scrolling instead? Your library's online catalog to find your next checkout, whether it is a book, board game, DVD, video game, Discovery Kit, museum pass, or other item. Go now!

Find out what these have in common this Saturday (Nov. 8) during the All Pikes Peak Reads visit with Meg Long, author of Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves. Learn about finding real-world inspiration for stories and what it’s like to write with ADHD. Join us at East Library at 11 a.m. ppld.org/appr

Kids can learn about giving back to their community during the event I Can Be a Philanthropist! The PPLD Foundation will host this interactive session where children will learn about ways they can give back such as making donations and volunteering. Learn more at ppld.org/i-can-be-a-philanthropist

The PPLD Cares food drive starts today at all Library locations to help support local families and food banks. We're teaming up with Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado. Bring non-perishable food donations to any PPLD location. Learn more at ppld.org/ppld-cares

We understand makerspace FOMO-- that feeling you get looking through the makerspace windows watching people use creative technology. Kiss your FOMO goodbye during our Winter Makerspace Open Houses! The 1st is tomorrow (Nov. 1) at Library 21c. See the full schedule at tiny.ppld.org/makerspace-winter

The BOOmobile stopped by a school yesterday for spooky Storytime. Storytimes provide engaging learning experiences. Not only does reading to kids help build literacy and a love of reading, but these experiences also help build social skills and confidence. #Halloween Music by HoliznaPATREON

❗Early closure alert❗ Penrose Library Penrose Library closed early this evening, Thu., Oct. 30, due to problems with the plumbing.

A longtime #volunteer with the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District is retiring. Flo volunteered with the Friends for over 40 years. Thank you so much for the time and support you devoted to #CommunityService! Learn more about volunteering with the Friends at friendsofppld.org.

Spooky Stacks took us on eerie nights exploring some haunting history. Our Regional History & Genealogy department is always here for your curiosity. Stop by and see decades-old high school yearbooks and historic newspapers, or the murder index. Learn more at ppld.org/regional-history-genealogy

"Hang on, let me grab my book!" is the correct response when someone says it's time to run some errands.

Election day is just around the corner on Tue., Nov. 4. Voting is both a right and a responsibility, and democracy works best when everyone participates. You can find the 2025 State Ballot Information Booklet at the Library and learn more about making your voice heard at ppld.org/vote

Grave records and librarians are both useful tools for your genealogy project. If you are researching your family history, you can learn basic and advanced research strategies during our Virtual Genealogy Classes each month. Learn more and see what is coming up at tiny.ppld.org/genealogy

We are gearing up to upgrade a major behind-the-scenes tool that will bring you improved user experiences and some exciting new features in the online catalog. There will be service disruptions between Nov. 30 – Dec. 12 as we update. Learn more at ils-migration

Looking for some carving inspiration this season? Here are some literary jack-o-lanterns to fan the flame of your creativity. #SpookySeason #WhatLibrariesDo #PumpkinCarving #PublicLibrary #PPLD #Pumpkin #Halloween #Samhain #PikesPeakLibraryDistrict

3...2...1...BLASTOFF! We had a blast learning with students during this recent homeschool program. We live for learning moments like these. If you're a homeschool family and don't receive our monthly homeschool newsletter of events and resources, sign up at ppld.org/homeschool-hub/newsletters

Officers from Colorado Springs Police Department have been joining us at Sand Creek Library each month for Reading Roll Call with CSPD. We have read so many books together during this interactive Storytime! We'll see them again on Nov. 15. Find more upcoming dates at tiny.ppld.org/reading-rollcall

Our automated materials handler at East Library is getting an upgrade! This machine helps us make quick work of sorting and checking in materials returned at East Library. While we upgrade, the drive-up book return is closed. Books can be returned to the drive-up audio/visual return for now.

Know what would make the cozy fall vibes even better? Listening to an audiobook while you go for a stroll to enjoy crunching leaves.

Know any Colorado urban legends or ghost stories? Learn more about local legends and paranormal happenings during Strange Colorado with author Erin Taylor this Saturday (Oct. 25) at East Library or on Sat., Nov. 1 at Library 21c. Learn more at tiny.ppld.org/strange-colorado

Calling all history enthusiasts, scholars & casual fans— We're taking proposals for the 2026 Regional History Symposium! Showcase the role the Pikes Peak region has played in shaping the history, identity, & trajectory of Colorado. Due by Sat., Jan. 10, 2026. Learn more at ppld.org/history-symposium

We recently heard from Camilla, a PPLD patron who took one of our Narcan Training classes and used what she learned to save a life. These monthly trainings are open to the public, with two more coming up in 2025 (Nov. 18 and Dec. 9). Read Camilla's story at ppld.org/library-stories-narcan-training

Cheers to the PPLD Facilities team for their hard work in changing the shelf layout at Library 21c! The original fan-shaped layout worked best 10 years ago when there was a staff desk here. The new layout will help staff see patrons with questions much easier.

Shoutout to randomly clicking on Library databases and learning things like how Grace Hopper was key in developing computer languages that helped make using computers more achievable for non-mathematicians. (Found in Biography Reference Source tinyurl.com/bdfcn255)

With the global Amazon Web Services outage today, it seems like a perfect day to kick back and relax with a good book. (Please note that if your book is an eBook, Hoopla is currently impacted by the outage, so you will need to explore our other eLibrary services like Libby and Freading.)

❗Service disruption❗ Hoopla Digital and wireless printing services Hoopla Digital and wireless printing services are currently down due to the Amazon Web Services global outage on Mon., Oct. 20. We apologize for the inconvenience and will continue to monitor the situation.

Happy Thursday! Here's Ruby the giant day gecko (at Monument Library) to fuel your adventures today.

Making room for creativity provides stress relief and helps our brains develop skills like creative problem-solving. Here are some spooky crafts teens made at the Library this month. What are you making?

Reason 478 to visit the Library: seeing local art in the galleries. Each PPLD location has a gallery that displays a different local artist's work every month. Stop by and see what's on display this month! The gallery pictured here is what's on display at Library 21c right now.

If ravens used libraries, they would discover something interesting every day, and so will you. Whether you're into gaming, baking, sports, anime, history, insects, crafting, 3D printing, guitar, or something else, go discover something interesting at your Library!

Let's get whimsical today. Take a hobby class, check out a picture book, listen to something random on Freegal, learn something new in one of our online databases. Just do it because it makes you happy.

Don't miss our next nature-themed programs for All Pikes Peak Reads coming up this month! Learn about astrology and creativity on Wednesday, how to stay safe on your next hiking adventure on Saturday, and wildfire mitigation and goal setting by the moon next week! Learn more at ppld.org/appr

❗Children's Area closure❗ Library 21c On Fri., Oct. 24, the Children's Area at Library 21c will be closed until 2 p.m. while we rearrange bookshelves.

We now have makerspace classes just for teens (ages 13 - 18)! Similar to our regular classes, these are tailored to suit the needs & interests of teens. Next is 3D Printer Badging & Modeling Level 1 on Sat., Oct. 18 at Library 21c. See what other teen classes are coming at tiny.ppld.org/maker-teens

Look what we found in our Mobile Library garage today - our new vehicle! We're preparing it so that it can hit the road in the next few weeks, so stay tuned! You might see it around town or in your neighborhood soon as it takes over on our regular mobile routes. #PPD #Bookmobile #PublicLibrary

❗Furniture movement❗ Library 21c On Tue., Oct. 14, the adult fiction and nonfiction sections at Library 21c will be closed until noon as we rearrange the shelving layout.

October is #FinancialPlanningMonth. Take control of your finances with resources at the Library. We offer monthly financial classes, as well as databases like Consumer Reports (check out the money section) and LinkedIn (find video courses on financial planning). #PublicLibrary

If you cross paths with a crow wielding a knife today, do not give it your library card. Offer it anything else.

The latest issue of our programming magazine, District Discovery, is out now! See what's happening this fall, find out what Libraries may be haunted, wonder if shorter attention spans are impacting publishing, and more. Pick up a copy at the Library or read online at ppld.org/district-discovery

Tomorrow (Oct. 11), don't miss our 2nd All Pikes Peak Reads author talk! Join us online at 11 a.m. and hear from Mary Roach about her book Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law. Learn about human-wildlife conflicts and Roach's writing process, followed by audience Q&A. Register at tiny.ppld.org/Roach

❗Delayed opening❗ Manitou Springs Library Manitou Springs Library will have a delayed opening of 10 a.m. on Fri., Oct. 10 due to electrical repairs.

Science was in the air during our recent Homeschool Science Fair Made Simple program. Students enjoyed hands-on science activities and started thinking about their projects for next year's Homeschool Science Fair. Thanks for learning with us! #Homeschool #PPLD #PublicLibrary #LibraryKids #Science

Join us for Virtual Author Visits to hear from favorite or new-to-you bestselling authors! This month, hear from Leigh Bardugo (Shadow & Bone series), Malala Yousafzai (Finding My Way), & Philippa Gregory (The White Queen). Learn more and view past visits at libraryc.org/ppld

Budget season is underway, and Pikes Peak Library District has put together a guide to help our patrons more fully understand the Library's budgeting process. Pick up a copy of the guide at the Library or read it online at ppld.org/budget-guide.

The perfect romantic or friend date: Grab a friend and go to the Library, browse the shelves, and pick out a few books. Then, head to your favorite cozy spot (a cafe or eatery, the park, your couch, etc.) and read together!

❗Parking lot closure❗ Penrose Library The upper east parking lot at Penrose Library is temporarily closed starting Mon., Oct. 6 for the beginning of the fence installation project. The lower parking lot is not impacted.

Spirits linger in the items housed in our Regional History & Genealogy collection. On Mon., Oct. 27 and Tue., Oct. 28, delve into famous deaths in our region's history and wander the dimly lit stacks of a historic building during Spooky Stacks. Registration required at tiny.ppld.org/spooky-stacks

Join us online on Sat., Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. for an author visit with Mary Roach, author of Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law, followed by audience Q&A. This All Pikes Peak Reads book takes readers into the world of human-wildlife conflicts. Learn more and register at tiny.ppld.org/roach

PSA for parents and caretakers of young children, take full advantage of those first eight years to read the cutest seasonal picture books together. While you can still read them to yourself later, it's even more magical checking out a pile of picture books for your kids.