All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 27 and will be closed on Thu., Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.  The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Rockrimmon Library will close on Sun., Dec. 1.

Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

The Frank Waters and Golden Quill Literary Awards Luncheon

Event Type:

Friends of PPLD

Age Group:

Adult, Senior
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Event Details

About the event

To  encourage and recognize exemplary national and local writers, the  Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District presents two awards at an annual luncheon, its signature event.

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The Frank Waters Award celebrates its namesake’s love of the American West. The $1,000 award  is given to a writer who strives to foster literary excellence and a  recognition of the people, culture and landscape of the American West.

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The Golden Quill Award is a $500 prize given for literary achievement by an outstanding local  author, illustrator, photographer or publication. Its recipient often is  also engaged in fostering literacy in the community.

 

RESERVATIONS NEED TO BE MADE BY FRIDAY, MAY 26 AT 5PM.  We can't wait to see you there!!!

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE: https://www.tinyurl.com/2023LiteraryAwards