InformationAll PPLD facilities will be closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.
PPLD.org, The Catalog, and wireless may also be unavailable as we run server updates.

What's New!

Westlaw

Westlaw is one of the primary online legal research services for lawyers and legal professionals in the United States. On Friday, May 31 at Penrose Library, a trainer from West will teach three classes, each focused on different Westlaw features and techniques.

Registration is required for each class. To register, call (719) 389-8968 or click on the appropriate registration link below.

  • 8 a.m.
    Beginning Level

    An introduction to the databases PPLD subscribes to and how to use Westlaw’s search features. Click here to register.
  • 9 a.m.
    Advanced Search Techniques

    Learn about Terms & Connectors searching and other advanced search tactics. Click here to register.
  • 10 a.m.
    KeyCite and Key Numbers

    Learn to use Westlaw’s citator, KeyCite, to ensure that your sources are good law, and how West’s Topic & Key Number system can be used in research. Click here to register.

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eGov

Learn how to access government information, benefits, and agencies online! PPLD's law librarian will show you where to find health information, file a complaint against a business, find legal forms, apply for Social Security benefits and unemployment insurance, renew licenses, get Medicare and Medicaid information, contact your legislators, and more.

Registration is required. Click here to register.

  • When: Tue., May 28 from 8:30 - 10 a.m.
  • Where: Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave.

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Cheyenne Mountain Library's Paws to Read Program Featured in the Gazette

Cheyenne Mountain Library's Paws to Read dog, Sadie, is featured in The Gazette:

http://gazette.com/article/153449

Paws to Read encourages children to read to a furry friend to practice their reading skills.

Cheyenne Mountain Paws to Read is on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Paws to Read also happens at other PPLD libraries. For a full Paws to Read schedule, click here.

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Ute Pass Library is in a very vulnerable location, and to ensure the safety of our patrons and employees, we will implement the following procedures. We hope this does not affect your continued enjoyment of the library and these measures will be adjusted as we get into the rain season and better understand how the rain affects the area.

  • If there is a 10% + chance of rain in the forecast, we may ‘wait and see’ before we open the building, and may be open for shortened hours.
  • If it begins to rain during open hours, employees will determine if the library will close. This will be a case-by-case decision based on the rate of precipitation and National Weather Advisories.
  • The decision may be made quickly and your full cooperation is appreciated.
  • All patrons need to have adequate transportation to leave the area quickly.
  • If conditions degrade quicker than closing can allow we will stay and shelter in the library until first responders come or weather conditions improve and roads are drivable.
  • Staff will be keeping available holds longer, and will backdate materials to the last full day open.

We will do everything we can to ensure the community has continued access to PPLD services. The next two closest locations are Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City libraries. If you have any questions, please contact the Ute Pass Manager, Jocelyne Sansing at 719-531-6333 x2956.

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Booktalking Colorado is Back!

Colorado's premier booktalking website is back with a new and improved look and function.
Booktalking Colorado was conceived by PPLD's Teen Services Team to assist other library districts with preparing and presenting booktalks to teens. Booktalking Colorado contains full length booktalks on current and classic titles with a focus on middle school students.

Check it out!

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