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. 

PPLD Challenge: Try a New Recipe

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Enter your creations in our PPLD Challenges! Your entry could be featured on social media. You'll be entered to win an exclusive shopping experience at the PPLD Friends Bookstore. Show off what you’ve made and be inspired by the creativity of others.

Try a New Recipe

Try a recipe that is new to you! The holiday season is a great time to experiment with new recipes. Cook or bake something and share the results with us. This challenge is open to all ages!

Post a photo of your food on Facebook or Instagram any time from Tue., Dec. 15 - Thu., Dec. 31 and make sure to include the hashtag #ppldchallenge and tag @ppld to be eligible to win. Alternatively, you can send your photo to ppldchallenge@ppld.org and we will post it to social media for you. Randomly selected entries will be featured online!

Need inspiration or an idea for something new to try? Try recipe roulette. Or, find something in one of the cookbooks in our catalog or in our Food and Cooking database.