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

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.

🎶 Soak up a summer evening with live music at High Prairie Library! Bring your lawn chairs or a cozy blanket and enjoy an outdoor performance by Some Sweet Day at High Prairie Library. 📅 Friday, July 31 🕕 6 – 7:30 p.m. 📍 High Prairie Library We'll see you there!

Join us at the Old Colorado City Library on July 24 from 1–2 p.m. for an informative class exploring ideal protein intake, top-quality food sources, and the many types of protein supplements available. Presented by Natural Grocers! 🌱🥜

Join us THIS Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m. at Library 21c and meet Denver author Denny Dressman. He'll discuss his book, Black Baseball's Heyday: Capturing an Era in Art and Words, and explore the history, players, and more! This no-cost event is open to all!

Don't forget to join us at 6 p.m. THIS Saturday at Palmer Lake Library for one of our Summer Adventure Celebrations! Celebrate the reading, exploring and creating you have completed so far with some music and yummy custard provided by our wonderful sponsor, Shake Shack! 🍦🎶☀️

Fidget toys are all the rage! 🎉 Get creative at Sand Creek Library 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!

Register today to explore science with Alka-Seltzer reactions and a spectacular Mentos-and-soda eruption. Then, young engineers will team up to build spaghetti towers and discover the engineering design process in action. https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/soda-rockets-spaghetti-towers-558046

Meet some GREAT authors without even leaving your home! 📚✨ Join our virtual sessions and connect with well-known writers. Reserve your spot today! ppld.org Register spot today and connect with some of today's most celebrated authors! More to come this month! https://ppld.org/virtual-author-visits

Bringing bread back to the table 🍞 Led by the Author of The Fresh Flour Table, you can learn the basics of fresh milled flour, why it matters, and how to bake simple, nourishing bread at home. More at ppld.org

📖🍋 Take a summer stroll through Manitou Springs with a storybook adventure! From July 1 – 31 you can pick up a map at Manitou Springs Library, scan the QR code, or print one online. Then, explore town to find each page of the story along the route.

Pikes Peak Library District is NOW accepting applications for Rising Voices, a celebration of the diverse cultures and communities that make the Pikes Peak region so unique. Apply today until July 31! Submit your application at ppld.org/rising-voices.

All Pikes Peak Library District locations are closed on Sat., July 4 to observe Independence Day.  https://ppld.org/closures

Meet a local author, hear about their writing journey, and get inspired by the creative process behind the pages. Registration is required. https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/draft-author-program-560419

Register TODAY! Join us for a workshop on how to start, organize, and sustain a productive critique group! Presented by Kim Olgren, president of Pikes Peak Writers. Registration required. https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/how-start-and-run-critique-group-544574

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!

Homeschool families can join us for an outdoor Game Day packed with fun for all ages Bring your energy and get ready for a day of play, creativity, and community. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled!

Meet with a Community Resources Librarian at PPLD! We're holding time to answer your questions and help you get connected to local resources. Times and Locations are available at https://ppld.org/community-resources

Black Forest's Mobile Lobby Stop will be canceled Monday, June 22.

Cheyenne Mountain Library is closed on Wednesday, June 17 due to a power outage.

Teens ages are invited to explore the world of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) with SketchUp! Learn the basics by designing a house and more! Registration is required. https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/sketchup-laser-projects-557885

📚 Looking for new homeschool curriculum or educational materials? Join us TODAY for our once-a-year Homeschool Curriculum Share! ✨ Everything is FREE! ✨ You do NOT need to bring items to participate. ⏰ Those bringing materials should arrive at 10:15 a.m.

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!

Manitou Springs Library is closing early on Fri., June 5 due to a power outage.

REMINDER! All PPLD locations will have a delayed opening of 11 a.m. on Friday, June 5 for a staff recognition event.