Pikes Peak Library District

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Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is a nationally recognized public library system serving a population of 508,000 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, and video formats.

[edit] Featured services

• PPLD's Catalog
• Electronic Reference Databases
• Web Picks
• Reading Lists
• Book Discussion Groups
• El Pomar Nonprofit Resource Center
• Community Breast Cancer Resource Center
• El Paso County Law Library
• LitSource - Adult Literacy and Basic Skills
• Special Collections - Local History and Genealogy Resources
• Community Information and Resources
• The Shivers African-American Historical & Cultural Collection

Pikes Peak Library District Foundation and Friends support Library funding and advocate for the Library in the community.

The Library has free Internet and Microsoft Office access at all locations, free wireless connectivity at most locations, as well as a collection of eBooks and eAudios, email reading lists, and Ask-a-Librarian online reference service.

[edit] Library Programs

Pikes Peak Library District sponsors three major annual community programs:

• All Pikes Peak Reads (APPR)
• Summer Reading Programs for Kids and Teens
• Adult Reading Program

In addition, the Library hosts events for all ages and interests, including storytimes, computer classes, and author visits. Check out PPLD's Events Calendar for a full listing of programs.

[edit] Branches

The District includes 2 main libraries and 10 branches, including

• Penrose Library
• East Library
• Briargate Branch
• Cheyenne Mountain Branch
• Fountain Branch
• Monument Branch
• Old Colorado City Branch
• Palmer Lake Branch
• Rockrimmon Branch
• Ruth Holley Branch
• Sand Creek Branch
• Ute Pass Branch

PPLD also operates 2 Bookmobiles.