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 Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Pregnancy and New Parent Classes

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you pregnant or a new parent and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a six-week series of classes for pregnant and new parents. Classes are every Wednesday at noon.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Pregnancy and New Parent Classes

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you pregnant or a new parent and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a six-week series of classes for pregnant and new parents. Classes are every Wednesday at noon.

This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group
This event is in the "Family" group

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
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Pregnancy and New Parent Classes

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you pregnant or a new parent and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a six-week series of classes for pregnant and new parents. Classes are every Wednesday at noon.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Pregnancy and New Parent Classes

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you pregnant or a new parent and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a six-week series of classes for pregnant and new parents. Classes are every Wednesday at noon.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

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?

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group
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
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group
This event is in the "Family" group

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
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Pregnancy and New Parent Classes

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you pregnant or a new parent and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a six-week series of classes for pregnant and new parents. Classes are every Wednesday at noon.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Teen, 16-24, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Author, Teen, Virtual Program
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

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!

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Author, Kids, Tweens, Virtual Program
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

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?

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

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?