Author: Carla Bamesberger
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Support the library, support your whole community | Library Limelight
When I was a child, a visit to my local public library meant a chance to explore beyond assigned reading at school. I loved being able to choose any book I wanted, even though I struggled to read them. I’m dyslexic, and my reading level was far behind the rest of my class. Fortunately, the…
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Support the library, support your whole community | Library Limelight
When I was a child, a visit to my local public library meant a chance to explore beyond assigned reading at school. I loved being able to choose any book I wanted, even though I struggled to read them. I’m dyslexic, and my reading level was far behind the rest of my class. Fortunately, the…
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The power of support | Library Limelight
Libraries serve their communities by providing access to materials, resources and opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to grow, learn and connect. Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has dedicated strategic services librarians who focus on helping library users find information and resources related to small businesses, nonprofits and legal resources. Additionally, we have…
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The power of support | Library Limelight
Libraries serve their communities by providing access to materials, resources and opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to grow, learn and connect. Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has dedicated strategic services librarians who focus on helping library users find information and resources related to small businesses, nonprofits and legal resources. Additionally, we have…
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Report card, meet library card: Resources for academic success | Library Limelight
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Back-to-school season is here, bringing with it an adjustment as families transition from vacation mode to the rhythms of the school year. For many parents, grandparents and caregivers, this includes looking around for tools and…
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Report card, meet library card: Resources for academic success | Library Limelight
Back-to-school season is here, bringing with it an adjustment as families transition from vacation mode to the rhythms of the school year. For many parents, grandparents and caregivers, this includes looking around for tools and resources to help students achieve academic success. A PPLD library card is a great place to start for public school,…
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Report card, meet library card: Resources for academic success | Library Limelight
Back-to-school season is here, bringing with it an adjustment as families transition from vacation mode to the rhythms of the school year. For many parents, grandparents and caregivers, this includes looking around for tools and resources to help students achieve academic success. A PPLD library card is a great place to start for public school,…
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Live life to the fullest with library summer reading programs | Library Limelight
Every summer, I pop into the inboxes of everyone I know across the U.S. Just your friendly neighborhood joy enthusiast reminding you to check out your library’s summer reading program! I have always been a summer reading cheerleader, even before I started working in libraries. Since many libraries include adults in their summer programs, I…
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Reading builds strong communities | Library Limelight
When was the last time you read a book? In school, people actively encourage us to read. This is because reading supports learning and lifelong success. Multiple studies have shown that kids and teens who read have stronger academic outcomes that support their career and life goals. That encouragement disappears when we become adults, but…
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Library use continues to grow in El Paso County | Library Limelight
Do people use libraries anymore? We live in an age of information where most people have instant access to resources on the internet. The answer to this question can be found in library use data. In 2024, Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) saw excellent use throughout El Paso County. The data tells stories about how…