Beginning Mon., Aug. 31, Palmer Lake Library will be the first location to offer Hybrid Access, allowing approved patrons to use the library from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week—even when staff aren't on site. Learn more and complete the training at ppld.org/hybrid-access.

The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory (MESO) is rolling into PPLD, again! This "science center on wheels" brings hands-on experiences in earth and space science, renewable energy, and scientific instrumentation. Join us at East Library on August 6!

Time to head back to the classroom! 🚌 🍎📚 Remember, your library card gives you access to no-cost 24/7 online tutoring, research help, study rooms, and more! Visit our homework page at ppld.org/homework to explore our back-to-school checklist. PPLD can help YOU make it the BEST year yet!

Manitou Springs Library will be closed on Mon., Aug. 10 for a planned power outage, coordinated by Colorado Springs Utilities. The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available. Visit ppld.org/library-locations for more information.

Meet bestselling authors without leaving home! Register your spot today and connect with some of today's most celebrated authors! More to come later this month! https://ppld.org/virtual-author-visits

Interested in playing music with your family? Join our All Aboard Family Music Program! ONLY held at Sand Creek Library. Registration is required, and spots fill up fast! Register at https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/music-together-547408 Tues., August 18 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 🎶

Pikes Peak Library District is proud to present the 2026 Palmer Lake Library Summer Lawn Concert Series! Concerts will be on Fridays from August 14 - 28, 6 - 7 p.m., and will be held outdoor on the Palmer Lake Village Green and Gazebo.

Discover the 2026 All Pikes Peak Reads selections! This year's featured titles are Before I Lived Here by Stacey Jensen, I'll Be Waiting for You by Mariko Turk, Will's Race for Home by Jewell Parker Rhodes, and Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine. Come and read with us!

🎉 APPLY NOW! Pikes Peak Library District is accepting applications for Rising Voices—a celebration of the diverse cultures, traditions, and more! Apply by TOMORROW and be part of this vibrant community celebration. Submit your application at ppld.org/rising-voices.

The Manitou Springs Library Lawn Concert is canceled, Wed., July 29, due to inclement weather.

You still can STILL join PPLD's Summer Adventure Reading Program, presented by Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District! Log all of your reading, exploring, and creating until July 31 to win prizes, thanks to our great sponsors! Go to ppld.org/summer now!

The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory (MESO) is rolling into PPLD! This "science center on wheels" brings hands-on experiences in earth and space science, renewable energy, and scientific instrumentation. Join us at Fountain Library on August 1!

Join us at Manitou Springs Library for a family-friendly evening of music, dancing, and sweet treats! 🎶🍦 Come check out a fun-filled concert featuring Steve Weeks. Arrive 30 minutes early to enjoy complimentary ice cream, thanks to Josh & John's! Wed., July 29, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Old Colorado City Library will be closing at 12:30 p.m. on Mon., July 27 due to HVAC issues.

Don't forget to join us for live music THIS FRIDAY at High Prairie Library! 🕕 6 – 7:30 p.m. This no-cost concert is the perfect way to spend a summer evening with family and friends. *In case of inclement weather, cancellation updates will be posted on PPLD's website.

Old Colorado City Library will be closing at 12:30 p.m. on Sat., July 25 due to HVAC issues.

Register now! Whether you are just beginning your writing journey or refining your storytelling skills, this fiction workshop will explore the elements of craft — including character development, plot structure, and more! https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/general-craft-fiction-writing-539955

Pikes Peak Library District is performing system upgrades from 6 a.m. To noon on Wed., Aug. 5. The catalog, PPLD app, and other eLibrary systems will be unavailable during the upgrade.

Have you ever wanted to create your own combat robot? Team up with a partner to build a combat robot from the ground up, then put it to the test in friendly robot battles against other teams. No experience is needed. https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/combat-robotics-workshop-566072

Join us for Penrose Library & Mobile Library Services Open House, Thu., Aug. 1 from 3 – 5 p.m. Enjoy crafts, prizes, and more! Head outside to check out Booksy, our new bookmobile, and a ribbon cutting event! Special thanks to Pikes Peak Post Acute for sponsoring this event!

Applications are STILL open for Rising Voices at Pikes Peak Library District! 🎉 Celebrate the cultures, traditions, and stories that make the Pikes Peak region such a vibrant community. Apply by July 31 to be part of this exciting community celebration. ppld.org/rising-voices.

Due an asphalt project, High Prairie Library will be closed from Mon., Aug. 3 – Wed., Aug. 5 to repair parking lot cracks and potholes.  ppld.org/high-prairie-library

The 2026 All Pikes Peak reads selections are: Before I Lived Here by Stacey Jensen, I’ll Be Waiting for You by Mariko Turk, Will’s Race for Home by Jewell Parker Rhodes, and Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine. Go to ppld.org/appr or visit the PPLD catalog at ppld.org for more!

Join our in-person babysitter training course and learn childcare skills, accident prevention, and how to handle emergencies. Perfect for future babysitters ages 12–16! Our next course will be held at Monument Library on Tues., July 27 11:00am–5:00pm. Registration is required

Time for another Virtual Author Visit! Meet a great author without even leaving your home! 📚✨ Join our virtual sessions and connect with this month's final well-known writer, Katherine Rundell! Register your spot today! https://ppld.org/virtual-author-visits

We’re teaming up with Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center to host an arts, crafts, and hobby material exchange! Bring your new or gently used (and clean!) craft supplies and swap them for “tickets” to pick out something new-to-you. Head to ppld.org for more!

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Fidget toys are all the rage! 🎉 Get creative and make your own using a variety of fun materials and techniques. Each participant will design three unique fidget toys—and we provide all the supplies! 👧 Ages 9–15 📝 Registration required Spots are limited, so sign up today!

There's still time to finish Summer Adventure, presented by Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District! Complete the program to be automatically entered for a chance to win these great prizes and more. Check out the full prize list at ppld.org/summer! ☀️🎉 Thank you to our GREAT sponsors!

Pikes Peak Library District is accepting applications for Rising Voices, a celebration of the diverse cultures and communities. Space is limited, so apply today until July 31 and help us celebrate the many voices that make our community strong! Submit your application at ppld.org/rising-voices.

All Pikes Peak Makes is back, and vendor applications are opening soon! Interested in showcasing your creations? Vendor applications open July 13, 2026.