All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Tue., Dec. 24 and Wed., Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

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

National Library Week - Open House

Event Type:

Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Seniors, Teen, Tweens

Age Group:

All
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Event Details

Fountain Library’s building was designed by Elizabeth Wright Ingraham, a well-known Colorado Springs architect and granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright. The History Wall inside offers a panoramic look at Fountain’s history dating back to its founding. Fountain Library also offers the only Community Room in the entire Library District that patrons can reserve before and after library hours. This location offers a children’s area, a meeting room, a teen center, art exhibits, computers, and other resources. 

As one of our Family Place Libraries, Fountain Library has developmental toys in the children’s area, Family Place Play Group programs, materials and resources for parents, and family support services, as well as access to our Family Place Toy Library.

Enjoy refreshments and performances by Ballet Folklórico de la Raza at 2:15 p.m. alongside the following activities: 

  • Library card sign-ups (The first 25 will receive special prizes)
  • Scavenger hunt (win a prize!)
  • Self-guided tour
  • Friends of PPLD
  • Reading Area: Refreshments, puzzles, chess
  • Teen Area: Mario Kart Game (all ages), button-making activity
  • Children's Area: Toy Library test-drive, window activities, bookmobile coloring sheet
  • Display: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 art display
  • Patio: Birdwatching, Library backpacks display

Complete the scavenger hunt for a chance to win great prizes including a $50 Walmart gift card or a portable Bluetooth speaker from SCHEELS.