Upcoming Events

Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides to discuss his new book The Wide Wide Sea. After his presentation, Mr.

Get started on your Jewish genealogy! Attend this in-person class to learn how to work with the unique challenges and advantages associated with tracing Jewish ancestry.

There are many ways to share your genealogy research with future generations. But with so many available tools and methods, getting started can be overwhelming.

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

Featuring short films by acclaimed local filmmakers Jim Sawatzki and Steve Antonuccio, the festival showcases documentaries from High School History Day competition winners.

Discover engaging research and insights into our local history at the 20th Anniversary of the Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium.

Discover engaging research and insights into our local history at the 20th Anniversary of the Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium.

Researching your female ancestors can be a difficult, yet rewarding, process. Women’s rights and positions in society varied by time and place, often making their records harder to trace (and how do we find those elusive maiden names?!).

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

Census records are an excellent tool for genealogical research. Join us to learn more about how to use library resources to navigate and access census records, basic search strategies, and tips and tricks for locating your hidden ancestors.

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

Pikes Peak Library District offers many resources to aid you with your genealogical research. This class will provide an overview of our databases, reference materials, and additional services to help you take your research to the next level.

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

Researching ancestors in the United States before 1850 can be a challenge. Census records contain far fewer names, vital records are less standardized, and time has taken its toll on documents, photographs, and grave markers.

Researching your African American ancestors can be a challenging, yet rewarding, process. In addition to research strategies, this class will cover how to use both traditional and unique resources to explore your family tree.

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

Google is an amazing tool for research! In this class, we'll cover how to perform more effective genealogy searches and provide an overview of some of Google's best tools for researching your ancestors.

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

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

The internet offers many fantastic, but sometimes overwhelming, resources for genealogical research. This class will highlight some of the best free websites you can reference while researching your family tree.

Researching your female ancestors can be a difficult, yet rewarding, process. Women’s rights and positions in society varied by time and place, often making their records harder to trace (and how do we find those elusive maiden names?!).

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

Uncover the stories hidden in your DNA! Explore your family history using the latest DNA testing technology. This class is perfect for anyone interested in using DNA insights to trace their ancestry and connect with distant relatives.

There are many ways to share your genealogy research with future generations. But with so many available tools and methods, getting started can be overwhelming.