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Pikes Peak Library District CEO responds to community concerns over Rockrimmon closure
As Dec. 1 approaches and the Rockrimmon Library gasps its last breath, the Pikes Peak Library District’s Chief Librarian and CEO Teona Shainidze-Krebs said she feels the community’s pain over the decision to shutter the beloved space. “We know people have passion and love for their libraries, and so do we, the staff and the…
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Pikes Peak Library District CEO responds to community concerns over Rockrimmon closure
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As Dec. 1 approaches and the Rockrimmon Library gasps its last breath, the Pikes Peak Library District’s Chief Librarian and CEO Teona Shainidze-Krebs said she feels the community’s pain over the decision to shutter the beloved space. “We know people have passion and love for…
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Exploring art and innovation at the Library | Library Limelight
Have you ever wondered why there are so many little rockets stuck in the ceiling at Library 21c? Those were built and shot into the air as part of the maker faire that is returning this year as All Pikes Peak Makes. With this year’s All Pike Peak Makes and National Poetry Month taking place…
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Author Pam Houston to receive writing award in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mother Nature stepped in when Pam Houston’s parents failed her. To say the award-winning author’s childhood was rough is putting it mildly. Though her mother loved her, she has said in interviews, she was more devoted to booze and did nothing to protect Houston from…
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Author Pam Houston to receive writing award in Colorado Springs
Mother Nature stepped in when Pam Houston’s parents failed her. To say the award-winning author’s childhood was rough is putting it mildly. Though her mother loved her, she has said in interviews, she was more devoted to booze and did nothing to protect Houston from years of physical and sexual abuse heaped upon her by…
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Pikes Peak Library District to reopen at limited capacity
Pikes Peak Library District plans to reopen libraries for indoor use at a limited capacity starting Tuesday Jan. 19, a library news release announced. The libraries were closed for all but a few services while the county was in level red of the state’s COVID-19 dial framework. As the county moves into level orange, library…
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Pikes Pick: Get help mending clothes by video, Pikes Peak Library District
Learn the tricks to mending your clothes with a free video series from Pikes Peak Library District, from hemming to fixing to updating. Through Thursday. ppld.org/mending-clothes-clinic. — Linda Navarro
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Pikes Pick: Get help mending clothes by video, Pikes Peak Library District
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Learn the tricks to mending your clothes with a free video series from Pikes Peak Library District, from hemming to fixing to updating. Through Thursday. ppld.org/mending-clothes-clinic. — Linda Navarro End your year with a great…
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Find a pen pal through Colorado Springs library | Pikes Pick
I’ve been wishing lately for a good old-fashioned pen pal. Pikes Peak Library District must have heard me. The Rockrimmon Library is starting PPLD Pen Pals in September for those who are 19 and older. You can register online at PPLD.org or in person. Pen pals will be randomly assigned. You can use the Rockrimmon…