Pikes Peak Library District - East Library

To make it easier to find all your Library information in one place, the page for East Library will no longer be updated. Please follow us at Pikes Peak Library District and Pikes Peak Library District - Kids. You can also find us on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, and TikTok.

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Do you need help with a business plan, market research, or just want to discuss your business idea? Stop in for open hours to discuss anything on your mind related to business!
Business help drop in hours are currently on Mondays from 10 a.m. - noon, in room E3.
We also have business resources online! Visit our website at research.ppld.org/businessresources

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It's time for Summer Adventure, presented by the Friends of Pikes Peak Library District! All ages can complete 30 days of reading and activities from June 2 - July 31 to win prizes. Learn more at PPLD.org/summer

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Summer Adventure starts this Monday, June 2nd! How do you Color Your World?

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Do you like board games? What about giant board games?

On Friday, June 6, from 2-4 p.m., you can bring the whole family and enjoy a twist on your standard game night using our popular life-sized board games! Choose from Life-Size Candyland, Life-Size Battleship, and Life-Size Clue. Team up generationally or mix it up for an intergenerational advantage and play all together.

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Join us on Sat., June 7 from 1 – 4 p.m. at East Library for the Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium!

This year, the Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium kicks off with our best film festival yet! Featured films include a visual journey through photos and film exploring an in-depth exploration of Jim Bates’ WWII films; a historical hike through the Greenwood Park ruins co-produced by Regional History & Genealogy; a look at the history and growth of Mexican markets in the region; and an examination of the ancestral homelands of the Jicarilla Apache. The high school History Day documentary competition winners will be presenting their award-winning films from High School History Day.

Learn more and register for here: ppld.org/history-symposium

Have a voice in your community, meet new friends, and make a difference - all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the Library. Each meeting will include time for you to give ideas or feedback, as well as time for a fun project or activity.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, June 10, from 4-5:30 p.m.

Learn more and register to attend here: ppld.librarymarket.com/event/copy-tween-library-squad-495016

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Save the date for summer fun! The 2025 PPLD Summer Adventure presented by Friends of Pikes Peak Library District reading program kicks off on Mon., June 2 and once again is open to all ages. Read, explore, and create your way through the summer for a chance to earn prizes and beat the "summer slide." Registration starts Mon., June 2.

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Tales from the Terrace:

April showers bring, well, more May showers it would seem. Given the importance of rain for our Colorado landscape, we'll take it! enjoy this break from a watering schedule, and here are a few watering tips from our friends at the CSU extension office https://extension.colostate.edu/disaster-web-sites/water-wise-tips-for-colorado-landscapes/ and Colorado Springs Utilities: https://www.csu.org/water-wise-landscaping/

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Are you a teen? Do you love Anime?

Then come hang out with other teens that share your passion! Cosplay is welcome!

The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 28, from 5 - 6 p.m. in the East Teen Center!

Some anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Ages 12 - 18.

Find event information here: ppld.librarymarket.com/event/teen-anime-club-460427
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Join us for our monthly Senior Movie Matinee that meets Wednesday, May 28, from 10 a.m. - noon. This month's film is a comedy-drama with an ensemble cast. It is rated PG-13 with a run time of 124 minutes.

No registration required.

No outside food will be allowed. All drinks must have lids. Popcorn and water will be provided.

Find more information and the title of the film here: https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/senior-lunch-and-movie-429908

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