All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 27 and will be closed on Thu., Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.  The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Rockrimmon Library will close on Sun., Dec. 1.

Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

National Library Week - Open House

Event Type:

Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Seniors, Teen, Tweens

Age Group:

All
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Event Details

East Library is notably one of the best locations for working, studying, and reading with a view. Grand floor-to-ceiling windows in the reading bay provide a stunning view of Pikes Peak. This location also offers access to a park right behind the building that you are welcome to enjoy during your visit. Among this library’s features are a makerspace, a teen center, the Education Resource Center (ERC), meeting rooms, two computer labs, and a large children’s area. Near the entrance, you will find the Donald Straton exhibit honoring U.S. Army service members, and one of the Friends of PPLD’s Library bookstores.

As one of our Family Place Libraries, East Library has developmental toys in the children’s area, Family Place Play Group programs, materials and resources for parents, and family support services, as well as access to our Family Place Toy Library.

Enjoy refreshments and music performed by Mountain Harmony in the reading bay, as well as the following activities:

  • Eclipse Viewing Party (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Guided and self-guided tours
  • Library card sign-ups (the first 25 will receive a special swag from the Friends of PPLD), scavenger hunt (win a prize!), bookmark craft
  • Children’s Area: Children’s scavenger hunt, passive art activity, Family Place play area,
  • Homeschool Art Show (on display)
  • Teen Center: Video games - Mario Kart/Super Smash Brothers on projector, Blue Spruce Award voting
  • Makerspace: Button-making activity, laser engraver, and 3D printer in action
  • Reading Bay: Puzzles, board games, bookmobile coloring sheet, PPLD Foundation, and popcorn!

Complete our scavenger hunt for a chance to win great prizes including a $100 family four-pack movie pass complete with popcorn and arcade games at Roadhouse Cinemas or one of three $50 gift cards at Muse Comics + Games.