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A student practices addition and subtraction problems on a whiteboard while a helper watches
📢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
An illustration of a wooden sign in front of a mountain landscape. Text reads, "18th Annual Teen Art Contest: Wild Colorado." In the background, a bigfoot slinks through the trees.
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
A row of books with text that reads, "Ready to discover new Colorado authors?"
Several indie books published by Colorado authors along with text that reads, "Visit the Indie Author Project on Biblioboard!"
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
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
a bear-shaped cup and a cloth pouch holding a cell phone appear under text that reads, "Waiting for your budget to recover?" A PPLD library card appears at the bottom with text that reads, "Good thing you have one of these."
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
A comic showing two stick figures. Person 1: "Knock Knock!" Person 2: "Who's there?"
Person 1: "Family Literacy Month." Person 2: "Family Literacy Month who?"
Person 1: "When kids see the adults in their lives reading, or their adults take the time to read with them, it demonstrates positive reading habits, which encourages them to read and find value in spending time reading. Reading strengthens their literacy and provides other benefits."
Person 2: "That wasn't a joke!" Person 1: "Family literacy is no joke."
November is Family Literacy Month! Kids get many benefits from reading, including improved academic performance, a wider vocabulary, and stronger social-emotional skills. What is your family reading this month?
#FamilyLiteracyMonth #PPLD #PublicLibrary #WhatLibrariesDo #Reading
Three glowing jack-o-lanterns carved by a member of PPLD staff. One features the words "Read a Good Booook," one features the Library District's logo, and one features the face of Frankenstein's monster.
A closeup of the pumpkin with the PPLD logo. Two eyes have been carved above the logo so that the logo looks like the mouth of a face.
A closeup of the pumpkin that says "Read a good boooook."
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
A homeschool student wearing a hat uses a dropper to place a yellowish liquid on a coin in a dish.
Homeschoolers watch a piece of paper towel or tape with a green market line on it. The piece is suspended over liquid in a cup.
A homeschool student with long hair moves to catch a small paper flying object as it comes down for a landing.
An educator works with two homeschool students who are cutting paper with scissors.
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
An illustration of a computer with text on the screen that reads, "Web Survey."
Have you used our website since we upgraded it in January? Take our Web Survey and let us know what is working well and what we can do to make it even better at ppld.org/website-survey
#PublicLibrary #PPLD #ElPasoCountyCO
A hand holds up five of PPLD's current library card designs, which include a painting of a giraffe, and other designs that are obscured by the other cards.
Visiting Manitou Springs this weekend? We'll be at the Penny Arcade from noon - 2 p.m. signing people up for library cards and getting the word out about All Pikes Peak Reads and other Library offerings. Stop by and say hi!
#PPLD #PennyArcade #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #PublicLibrary
Restore planned paladin #mistakezIntoMiracles #PPLD
In our orange era, adding orange glitter to the books today. ❤️🔥 #PPLD #Orange #PublicLibrary #IYKYK #Glitter #Books
Summer Adventure has been a blast! Make sure you finish logging your reading and activities by July 31, then come in and pick up your prize (while supplies last). When you finish, you will also be entered into the grand prize drawing!
#SummerReading #PPLD #PublicLibrary #SummerAdventure2025
An open copy of District Discovery magazine set against a forest. On the page, author, documentarian, and photographer Pete McBride is photographed looking over his shoulder, vivid canyon walls in the background. Text reads, "Discover wonder."
What to learn more about Pete McBride, this year's keynote speaker at Mountain of Authors on Sat., May 17? Check out this article from our District Discovery magazine at ppld.org/district-discovery
#PPLD #PublicLibrary #WhatLibrariesDo #ElPasoCounty #MountainOfAuthors #ColoradoAuthor #LocalAuthor
With such a great community of users, it's no wonder Library staff across the District have experiences like Carla from our Communications Department. Stop by and be part of the experience!
#PPLD #PublicLibrary #WhatLibrariesDo #ElPasoCounty #LibraryUser #ILoveLibraries #LibraryStaff
Five newly trained makerspace staff members hold up wooden plaques they carved using the Library's CNC machine. Each person's plaque says something different: Strategy and innovation (carved so that the words "Strategy and" are fully carved out above the word "innovation"), Lenochka, Jasper, Plato, and Lacinta.
New makerspace staff just finished training and are ready to help you with your creative projects! Find out what you can make in our makerspaces and sign up for makerspace classes at ppld.org/makerspacesppld.org/makerspaces
#PPLD #PublicLibrary #WhatLibrariesDo #Makerspace #LibraryResources
Two post cards. The first one says, "Thank you for being an important part of our community." The second one says "Thank you so much for all you do for me and our community. You are greatly appreciated!"
Two thank-you cards. The first card reads, "Thank you for serving our community. We appreciate all you do." The second card reads, "Thank you for your services to the people, Palmer Park/Murray area. Newspapers, books, internet, movies, all interests for people."
Kind words from our amazing patrons at Ruth Holley Library! Thank you to our wonderful patrons for their inspiring compliments and thank-you cards! #LibraryUser #PublicLibrary #PPLD
We are updating our Code of Conduct, Personal Belongings, and Food and Drink policies to continue to provide high quality service for all. Find out what's new at ppld.org/code-of-conduct-update
#PPLD #PikesPeakLibraryDistrict #PublicLibrary #WhatLibrariesDo #ElPasoCounty
I forgot to post a picture! Had a lovely audience at the Monument Library, thank you #ppld for inviting me out to speak to talk Strange Colorado!
#booksky #author #pikespeaklibrary #strangecolorado
What does your Library get you? Send us a short selfie video with your answer! Your video could be part of an upcoming PPLD video we are putting together about what our Libraries do for the community. Learn more and share your video at ppld.org/selfievideo
#PPLD #PublicLibrary #WhatLibrariesDo
A graphic with stars on it and text that reads, "Voting Resources."
Voting for the upcoming Colorado Springs Municipal Election is on Sat., April 1. Learn more about making your voice heard with resources at ppld.org/vote
#PPLD #PublicLibrary #WhatLibrariesDo #ElPasoCounty #Vote #LocalElections
1 shows women who look sassy and happy. 2 shows a woman who looks happy or proud or like she has secret plans. 3 shows people sitting in lounge chairs reading. 4 shows a man with his arm up while a dinosaur leaps at him. 5 shows a serious woman with stark makeup and sunglasses. 6 shows a man who looks determined, annoyed, or sad. 7 shows a fresh grave with a headstone of books. 8 shows a shocked man dabbing his face as he observes a dog. 9 shows a fluffy dog holding a ball of yarn.
It's Read Across America Week! On a scale of Book Cover, how are you?
#PPLD #PublicLibrary #WhatLibrariesDo #ElPasoCounty #Reading #Books #HowAreYouScale #ReadAcrossAmericaWeek
A Library staff member reads a book at the Library.
A Library staff member reads a book at home on the couch.
A Library staff member reads a book at home on the couch.
A Library staff member reads a book at home with her cat.
It's Read Across America Day! What are you reading this week?
#PPLD #PikesPeakLibraryDistrict #PublicLibrary #WhatLibrariesDo #ElPasoCounty #Reading #ReadAcrossAmericaDay #ReadAcrossAmericaWeek
book carts full of books waiting to be sent out to Library locations stand in a row. In front of them, brightly colored tape on the ground inexplicably spells out the word "cat" in huge letters, and "dog" in smaller letters.
Sometimes we walk through Collection Services and leave with questions. 🐈 🐕📚
#LibraryMystery #PublicLibrary #LibraryUser #PPLD #Bookish
Have I mentioned lately how much I love my library...?
Laura and Micah, you're coming to the Pikes Peak region... #amreading #kidlit #nonfiction #librarylove #PPLD
Save the date! I've been selected for the #PPLD Mountain of Authors event June 22, where I'll be kicking butt and signing books. Mostly signing books. See you there! #pikespeaklibrarydistrict #mountainofauthors #authorsofig #authorsofinsta #writers #writerscommunity #poetry #poetrycommunity #poet
