The Regional History & Genealogy department will be closed on Sat., June 7 and Sat., June 14 to host the 2025 Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium.

East Library will begin an elevator modernization on Wed., March 12.

The Library will remain open, but the 2nd floor will only have stair access. Visit ppld.org/east-library-improvements for more information.  

Upcoming Events

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Virtual Author Visits - Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Link to the information page on Library Speakers Consortium.

Census Records (virtual genealogy class)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Census records are an excellent tool for genealogical research.

Virtual Author Visits - Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (3rd-6th Grade)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Adult, Senior, Family
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Author, Kids, Seniors, Tweens, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Link to the information page on Library Speakers Consortium.

DNA & Genealogy (virtual class)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Uncover the stories hidden in your DNA! Learn about using the latest DNA testing technology to explore your family history.

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

Visitas Virtuales de Autores - Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl The Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado)

12:00pm–12:45pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Adult, Family
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Adult, Family
Event Type: Adults, Author, Kids, Seniors, Tweens, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Enlace a la página de información sobre el Consorcio de Oradores de la Biblioteca.

Virtual Author Visits - Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Adult, Senior, Family
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Author, Kids, Seniors, Tweens, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Link to the information page on Library Speakers Consortium.

PPLD Genealogy Resources

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Library District offers many resources to aid you with your genealogical research.

Ancestry Basics

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ancestry Library Edition is a great place to get started with your genealogical research!

Virtual Author Visits - On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Link to the information page on Library Speakers Consortium.

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

Virtual Author Visits - The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Link to the information page on Library Speakers Consortium.

A Smithsonian and Library Speakers Consortium Collaboration.

Researching Your Female Ancestors

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Researching your female ancestors can be a difficult, yet rewarding, process.

Virtual Author Visits - Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Link to the information page on Library Speakers Consortium.

Researching African American Ancestors

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Researching your African American ancestors can be a challenging, yet rewarding, process.

Virtual Author Visits - How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Link to the information page on Library Speakers Consortium.

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

FamilySearch Basics

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to discover more about your ancestors? FamilySearch is an incredible, free resource with unique content you'll want to dive into!

Google for Genealogy Research

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Google is an amazing tool for research!

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

Census Records

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Census records are an excellent tool for genealogical research.

Top Free Genealogy Websites

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

The internet offers many fantastic, but sometimes overwhelming, resources for genealogical research.