Podcasts about pikes peak library district

We have reached Episode 100! I wanted to start by thanking everybody who has supported the podcast in any form or fashion over the last two years. Please continue to share feedback so we can make this podcast as educational and engaging as possible. That said, this week's episode was a particularly fun one for me. This interview with Dr. Jervaise Pileggi, an Adjunct Faculty Member with the University of Denver, and Melody Alvarez, the Director of Programming for the Pikes Peak Library District, was recorded on July 17, 2024. In this episode we talk about how different forms of storytelling affect people and the value stories have in a community. Beyond the Dais aims to bring you stories about people making a difference in El Paso County, Colorado. If you are interested in more of these stories, including those about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast. To view a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

The CSPM presents annually its lecture series, featuring a wide range of speakers offering diverse perspectives and unique insights on Pikes Peak regional history. Our first lecture will be Ruth Banning Lewis: Businesswoman, Politician, Rancher presented by John Jarrell on Saturday, January 20 from 2 – 3 p.m. at Penrose Library (20 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903) in meeting room Columbine A. John Jarrell, the Regional History and Genealogy Program Coordinator at the Pikes Peak Library District will explore the contributions of Ruth Banning Lewis to the PPLD collections and her confluence of feminism and capitalist ideals. These presentations are free, but pre-registration is required at www.cspm.org/lectureseries.

The CSPM presents annually its lecture series, featuring a wide range of speakers offering diverse perspectives and unique insights on Pikes Peak regional history. Our first lecture will be Ruth Banning Lewis: Businesswoman, Politician, Rancher presented by John Jarrell on Saturday, January 20 from 2 – 3 p.m. at Penrose Library (20 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903) in meeting room Columbine A. John Jarrell, the Regional History and Genealogy Program Coordinator at the Pikes Peak Library District will explore the contributions of Ruth Banning Lewis to the PPLD collections and her confluence of feminism and capitalist ideals. These presentations are free, but pre-registration is required at www.cspm.org/lectureseries.

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're discussing the changes at Pikes Peak Library District in Colorado Springs...   Our host, Mary Lou, sits down with the Chief Librarian and CEO of Pikes Peak Library District! We will be discussing what the future of PPLD is, and what Teona looks forward to in her new role and so much more.   Here are resources for topics/organizations discussed in the podcast: https://ppld.org/eastern-europe-pikes-peak-library-district-teona-shainidze-krebs Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen or Email Us and let us know what you thought of today's episode. We're on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and many other platforms. We've got another great episode coming to you soon! Make sure to subscribe! Elevating Pikes Peak Women is produced by Pikes Peak Women. Our mission is to provide a platform where women in the Pikes Peak region can become engaged and discuss civic issues about which they care deeply. We've provided platforms to address healthcare reform, pay equity, community innovation, and investment, along with facilitating the meaningful contribution of women at all levels of business, government, and community. Issues may include women's health and safety, challenges with career and family, or the actions of politicians for or against women's rights. While such issues may be emotionally charged, we expect and maintain civility among all. We are committed to the deliberate recruitment and support of women in leadership positions and actively work on issues that make a difference. Pikes Peak Women is an independent organization, coordinated by volunteer effort. Learn more at: Pikes Peak Women Website Pikes Peak Women on Facebook Pikes Peak Women on Instagram Email Us

Kim Melchor with the Pikes Peak Library District talks about the Culture Pass and Discount Days. Get more information on Culture Pass here. Get more on the Discount Days here.

Kim Melchor with the Pikes Peak Library District talks about the Culture Pass and Discount Days. Get more information on Culture Pass here. Get more on the Discount Days here.

In partnership with History Colorado, join Blake for this special bonus episode of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast where he takes a deeper dive into the history of the original All-American Ruins location from his childhood: the abandoned dairy farm at the Modern Woodmen of American Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Colorado Springs, CO.Read the companion article "All-American Ruins" in History Colorado's The Colorado Magazine: https://www.historycolorado.org/story/2023/01/27/all-american-ruinsWatch the entire "The Land of Sunshine" 1933 PSA about the MWA Tuberculosis Sanatorium here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yft_uoglRzM (courtesy of the Pikes Peak Library District)Watch the entire United States Public Health Service's "This is TB" 1949 PSA here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjQhclE6Sl0&t=10s (courtesy of the National Library of Medicine)Learn more about the tuberculosis epidemic in Colorado here: https://www.cspm.org/cos-150-story/the-city-of-sunshine/ (courtesy of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum)To read the transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.blakepfeil.com/aar-podcast.htmlSpecial thanks:Sam Bock at History ColoradoKevin & Marie Bush at the Woodmen Valley Fire DepartmentMatt Mayberry, Hillary Mannion, and Susan Conde at the Pioneers MuseumThe staff at the Pikes Peak Library DistrictArchivist Sister Stephanie McReynolds at Mt. Saint Francis Nursing CenterK from the No Tracers PodcastLeah White at Modern Woodmen of America Fraternal Financial You can join the All-American Ruins Expedition Club now: https://plus.acast.com/s/abandoned-the-all-american-ruins-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In partnership with History Colorado, join Blake for this special, award-winning bonus episode of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast where he takes a deeper dive into the history of the original All-American Ruins location from his childhood: the abandoned dairy farm at the Modern Woodmen of America Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Colorado Springs, CO.Read the companion article "All-American Ruins" in History Colorado's The Colorado Magazine: https://www.historycolorado.org/story/2023/01/27/all-american-ruinsWatch the entire "The Land of Sunshine" 1933 PSA about the MWA Tuberculosis Sanatorium here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yft_uoglRzM (courtesy of the Pikes Peak Library District)Watch the entire United States Public Health Service's "This is TB" 1949 PSA here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjQhclE6Sl0&t=10s (courtesy of the National Library of Medicine)Learn more about the tuberculosis epidemic in Colorado here: https://www.cspm.org/cos-150-story/the-city-of-sunshine/ (courtesy of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum)To read the transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.blakepfeil.com/aar-podcast.htmlThis episode of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast was honored as part of the Society of Professional Journalists Top of the Rockies Awards for 2023.Special thanks:Sam Bock at History ColoradoKevin & Marie Bush at the Woodmen Valley Fire DepartmentMatt Mayberry, Hillary Mannion, and Susan Conde at the Pioneers MuseumThe staff at the Pikes Peak Library DistrictArchivist Sister Stephanie McReynolds at Mt. Saint Francis Nursing CenterK from the No Tracers PodcastLeah White at Modern Woodmen of America Fraternal Financial You can join the All-American Ruins Expedition Club now: https://plus.acast.com/s/abandoned-the-all-american-ruins-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Law enforcement raid at Top Dollar Pawn shops, Pikes Peak Library District experiencing staffing problems, your weather and more.

Law enforcement raid at Top Dollar Pawn shops, Pikes Peak Library District experiencing staffing problems, your weather and more.

How do our local city and county governments compare to other communities in Colorado and the nation? How does this affect our quality of life? Get an advance look at the Local Government section of the Pikes Peak United Way Quality of Life Indicators Report, Peak Progress. Andy Gunning, Executive Director of Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments, and Deb Hamilton, Strategic Services Librarian of the Pikes Peak Library District, share some of the data collected by the Local Government council for the Quality of Life Indicators report. LINKS: Presenters' Slides http://studio809radio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Data-Presentation-Local-Government-No-data.pdf PEAK PROGRESS Quality of Life Indicators https://www.ppunitedway.org/peakprogressqli/ Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future https://www.peakalliance.org This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress (SIP) virtual event on August 18, 2021. Sustainability in Progress is a monthly program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Join us (free) the third Wednesday of every month.  September's SIP will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 8 am. RSVP here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsceiupzwrGd1TJP7WZZfFaDdW1fdUfWGs   Special thanks to Studio 809 Podcasts Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes. The mission of Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future is to promote regional sustainability and advance the Pikes Peak region's sustainability plan (PPR2030) through regional collaboration and outreach. Connect with us at peakalliance.org The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region. Colorado Springs Office of Innovation & Sustainability Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future Pikes Peak Environmental Forum Pikes Peak Permaculture Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode:  

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss Homelessness in the Colorado Springs area... Today, we're chatting with Beth Hall Roalstad, the executive director of Homeward Pikes Peak, and Kayla Rockhold, a social worker from Pikes Peak Library District. This podcast is focused on the topic of Homelessness in our area. We discuss some myths about the homeless, what Homeward Pikes Peak is doing for the population, and Pikes Peak Library District's efforts to help the homeless crisis.   Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook, Instagram or Email Us and let us know what you thought of today's episode. We're on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and many other platforms.   We've got another great episode coming to you soon! Make sure to subscribe!   For all the links mentioned: https://ppld.org/ https://homewardpp.org/ Strengthening Communities: The Role of the Public Library as a Site of Connection - https://www.homelesshub.ca/blog/strengthening-communities-role-public-library-site-connection Extending Our Reach: Reducing Homelessness Through Library Engagement - https://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/extending-our-reach-reducing-homelessness-through-library-engagement-3 Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes Elevating Pikes Peak Women is produced by Pikes Peak Women. Our mission is to provide a platform where women in the Pikes Peak region can become engaged and discuss civic issues about which they care deeply. We've provided platforms to address healthcare reform, pay equity, community innovation, and investment, along with facilitating the meaningful contribution of women at all levels of business, government, and community. Issues may include women's health and safety, challenges with career and family, or the actions of politicians for or against women's rights. While such issues may be emotionally charged, we expect and maintain civility among all. We are committed to the deliberate recruitment and support of women in leadership positions and actively work on issues that make a difference. Pikes Peak Women is an independent organization, coordinated by volunteer effort. Learn more at: Pikes Peak Women Website Pikes Peak Women on Facebook Pikes Peak Women on Instagram Email Us

Today's library is not just about books anymore, it is a vital hub where community, people, art, and technology intersect. John Spears, Chief Librarian and CEO of the Pikes Peak Library District, joins host Beth Roalstad to discuss how the Pikes Peak Library District is carrying out a new form of community library. What is most interesting to Homeward Pikes Peak is that our library has had a social worker on staff for about three years. This staff person is considered a subject matter expert on the needs of the library guests who experience homelessness. There is a librarian for business, children, and research… why not a “librarian” for people? You can find more information on the Pikes Peak Library District and Homeward Pikes Peak in the links below. LINKS: Pikes Peak Library District Library Programs Homeward Pikes Peak Strengthening Communities: The Role of the Public Library as a Site of Connection Extending Our Reach: Reducing Homelessness Through Library Engagement   Homeward Pikes Peak brings you a Place for Everyone two times per month with interviews on different dimensions of substance abuse, homelessness, and housing.  For more information visit our website or contact the organization. 

On Wednesday's "The Extra", we spoke to Kayah Swanson, Director of Public Relations & Marketing for the Pikes Peak Library District, about the many resources available through the PPLD for families whose children are involved in online learning.  Study guides have been created and are available for parents overseeing lessons, while homeschool families can also find resources.  More information can be found here, here & here.  For general information about the library, go to ppld.org. 

We open today with a Hot Mic segment and The Lincoln Project. You know. The outfit that does those burner political ads? Steve Schmidt. Rick Wilson. George T. Conway. Jennifer Horn. John Weaver.  SCOTUS was in the news several times this week and the citizens may have picked up a couple of wins. Dee gives us the details. The Lie meter hasn't pegged yet, but it's getting close. Ever hear of Air Bridge? Well, get the latest on Jarad Kushner's monumental screw up. He couldn't organize a one person birthday party without failing. Pssst! We can get you  a good deal on a slightly used Cruise Ship. No questions asked. You just need a place to dock it. Is the economy beginning to tank again? International students? What is their status?  Voice of America is going through some changes and it appears not for the good.  We're getting a new class of Welfare Queens. They're churches and non-profits. Tenet Health, a for profit healthcare provider, is really raking in the bucks from the taxpayers. Along with the Catholic Church. We have two right here in Colorado Springs that are on the dole.  The Pikes Peak Library District is being a good citizen organization. Dee has the details. Let's hear for the PPLD! Thank you for taking care of our citizens. Word Du Jour: Distraction 

The Chief Communications Officer, Michelle Ray, and I talk about the phased re-opening of the Pikes Peak Library District in Colorado. We talk about: Making Staff a #1 priority Staying on brand with signage etc. Curb side pick-up Exceeding public health guidelines and Service gaps Small Shop Fundraising is a podcast for small to medium sized nonprofits and the topics and issues facing them today. If you have more questions for Michelle, find her on LinkedIn or email If you'd like to contact the host of Small Shop Fundraising, Liz Hack, find her on LinkedIn or the SSF FB page. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/liz-hack/message

Your local library may not be the first thing you think of when you consider sustainable practices in your community, but sustainability is a core value of librarianship. You might be surprised at all the ways your library contributes to sound environmental stewardship. The American Library Association Council passed a resolution in 2015 on the importance of sustainable libraries. The resolution notes that libraries play an important and unique role in wider community communications about resiliency, climate change and a sustainable future. This resolution was adopted as the ALA’s 12th core value of Librarianship in January of 2019. John Spears, Chief Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the Pikes Peak Library District and Jenny Pierce, Director of Collection Management, join Co-Chair Debbie Vitulli and Bill Thomas of the library district’s Green Team to discuss sustainable library practices in the Pikes Peak region. This episode of Peak Environment is courtesy of the Pikes Peak Library District Green Team. Our purpose is to recommend strategies to PPLD to become an organization that embraces and implements sustainable practices. Sustainable practices are those that provide for the long term viability of economic, human and environmental resources. This is accomplished through reduction, reuse and recycling of consumable goods. We promote a culture of sustainability throughout the library district, and model environmental stewardship in the Colorado Springs Community. PPLD Green Team hopes you will SEEK sustainable practices, ENGAGE in earth-wise living, and TRANSFORM the world to be an even better place for our children and generations to come! Check us out at PPLD.org or our Facebook page. Links: Pikes Peak Library District Green Team American Library Association Sustainable Library Certification Program Core Values of Librarianship Resolution on Importance of Sustainable Libraries American Library Association Statement on Global Climate Change and a Call for Support for Libraries and Librarians Sustainable Libraries Initiative UPCOMING ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS: Sustainability in Progress Wednesday, December 18, 2019 7:30 to 9:00 am Ivywild School - Wildcat RoomFree Coffee and pastries provided The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region. Green Cities Coalition Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future Pikes Peak Environmental Forum Pikes Peak Library District Green Team Pikes Peak Group of Sierra Club Pikes Peak Permaculture Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Subscribe (free) on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode:  

What is about 40 times as heavy as a hippopotamus, 180 times as heavy as a grand piano, and 42 times as heavy as a car? Listen to this week’s episode to find out. You can pitch in to have clean, healthy waterways in the Pikes Peak Region, starting September 28, in the 2019 Creek Week. Debbie Vitulli, co-chair of the Pikes Peak Library District’s Green Team, along with Green Team member Bill Thomas, talks to Alli Schuch about the upcoming Creek Week and how the event has grown since its inception in 2014. Schuch is outreach coordinator for the Fountain Creek Watershed District. Learn surprising facts about our watershed and how much our collective and individual actions impact the water around us. Alli explains water quality issues our region faces and ways to participate in Creek Week, a popular annual event attracting hundreds of volunteers throughout the community. Creek Week kicks off on September 28, 2019. You can form your own creek crew or join in one of over 40 public clean-ups. This is a fun opportunity to give back, and to enjoy and protect our public parks and trails.   LINKS:    Creek Week Creek Week Events Creek Week Events on Facebook Creek Week Kickoff at Fountain Creek Regional Park Includes breakfast by The Picnic Basket Clean n Crawl October 5 at the Peaks N Pines Brewery in Fountain (reserve a spot)   Fountain Creek Watershed District About the PPLD Green TeamThe Green Team is one of the partner organizations creating the Peak Environment podcast on Studio 809. The PPLD Green team recommends strategies for the library district to embrace and implement sustainable practices. Sustainable practices are those that provide for the long-term viability of economic, human and environmental resources, generally accomplished through reduction, re-use and recycling of consumable goods. The team promotes a culture of sustainability throughout the library district and works to build awareness of responsible environmental stewardship in the Colorado Springs community. UPCOMING ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS: Green Drinks Thursday, September 26, 2019 5:30 to 7:30 pm Energy Resource Center114 W Rio Grande St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Pikes Peak Environmental ForumSouthern Colorado Dark Skies InitiativeSeptember 27, 2019 Noon to 2 pmMargarita at Pine Creek 7350 Pine Creek Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Event is free; you buy your lunch RSVP here; very important Creek Week 2019September 28 - October 6, 2019Largest watershed-wide cleanup in Colorado. All citizens are encouraged to participate individually in a public event or form a Creek Crew of your own! More information here Peak Environment PodfestOctober 19, 2019, Noon to 4 pmStargazers Theatre & Event CenterJoin the live audience participating in 3 podcast episodes The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region. Green Cities Coalition Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future Pikes Peak Environmental Forum Pikes Peak Library District Green Team Pikes Peak Group of Sierra Club Pikes Peak Permaculture Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Subscribe (free) on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode:    

Agriculture and local food play a vital role in the Pikes Peak Regional 2030 Sustainability Plan. Three local food practitioners share how local groups are promoting agriculture and local food in the Pikes Peak region. The speakers share how their work is supporting the goals to: promote urban agriculture and knowledge about food encourage regional collaboration and cooperation promote healthy behaviors around food and food waste Speakers: Barbra Gibb - Pikes Peak Urban Gardens View her slide presentation, Local Food Literacy Initiative Nat Stein - Colorado Food Rescue and Soil Cycle program View her slide presentation, Soil Cycle Ellen Johnson-Fay - The Local Food Coalition View her slide presentation, The Local Food Coalition Notes: 1) The Grain School mentioned by Ellen Johnson-Fay as happening “this weekend” happened on January 18 and 19 of 2019. These presentations were made on January 16, 2019. 2) The email address given out for the Pikes Peak Library District’s Green Team ends in .org (not .com) This was the January 2019 Sustainability in Progress presentation. Sustainability in Progress is a monthly program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Join us (free) the third Wednesday of every month 7:30-9:00 a.m. in the Wildcat Room at the Ivywild School. Coffee and pastries are provided. LINKS Mentioned in this Episode: Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future Pikes Peak Urban Gardens Colorado Food Rescue and Soil Cycle program The Local Food Coalition (a part of the Green Cities Coalition) Pikes Peak Foodshed Forum (February 22, 2019) (we'll post this link when we have it) BrownsGreens (compost pickup west of I-25) Sustainable Palm Oil presentation January 25, 2019 (Pikes Peak Environmental Forum)