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All Day

Spooky Stroll-a-Story in OCC

All Day

Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Senior, Family

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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library

Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Senior, Family

Event Type: Family Library Programs

Event Details:

Take a spooky stroll in Old Colorado City and read "The Baddies" by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Find a page at each location featured on the map, and head inside- there will be a special treat waiting for you (stor

9:00am

Culinary Basics and Knife Skills

9:00am–12:00pm

Adult

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Library Branch: Library 21c

Room: Library 21c: Kitchen

Age Group: Adult

Event Type: Adult Education Programs

Event Details:

Culinary Basics and Knife Skills is a multi-day, in-person course that introduces students to the basics of professional and commercial cooking.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET)

9:00am–12:00pm

Adult

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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library

Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom

Age Group: Adult

Event Type: Adult Education Programs

Event Details:

The GED, HiSET and TASC are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offers Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Socia

9:15am

9:30am

Storytime

9:30am–10:15am

Kids 0-5, Family

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Library Branch: East Library

Room: East Children's Story Room

Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family

Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor

Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library. If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit!

Toddler Time

9:30am–9:45am

Kids 0-5

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Library Branch: Fountain Library

Room: Fountain Meeting Room

Age Group: Kids 0-5

Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids

Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. Please note, this program lasts 20 minutes.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library. If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit!

Baby Time

9:30am–10:00am

Kids 0-5

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Library Branch: Penrose Library

Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room

Age Group: Kids 0-5

Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids

Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

9:45am

10:00am

Northstar Computer Series: Computer Basic 1

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult, Senior

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Library 21c

Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Event Type: Adults, Class, Computers & Tech, Seniors

Registration Required

Event Details:

Computer Basic 1

10:15am

10:30am

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am

Kids 0-5

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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library

Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room

Age Group: Kids 0-5

Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids

Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library. If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit!

Toddler Time

10:30am–10:45am

Kids 0-5

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Library Branch: Fountain Library

Room: Fountain Meeting Room

Age Group: Kids 0-5

Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids

Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. Please note, this program lasts 20 minutes.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library. If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit!

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8

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Library Branch: High Prairie Library

Room: High Prairie Meeting Room

Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8

Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids

Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library. If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit!

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

10:30am–12:30pm

Adult

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Library Branch: Penrose Library

Room: Penrose Study Room D1

Age Group: Adult

Event Type: Adult Education Programs

Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

10:45am

Stay and Play

10:45am–11:15am

Kids 0-5

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Library Branch: Fountain Library

Room: Fountain Meeting Room

Age Group: Kids 0-5

Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids

Event Details:

Open-ended play for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Meet new friends and play together with fun toys that enhance early learning skills.  

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library. If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit!

11:00am

Storytime

11:00am–11:45am

Kids 0-5, Family

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Library Branch: East Library

Room: East Children's Story Room

Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family

Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor

Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library. If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit!

11:15am

11:30am

11:45am

12:00pm

Virtual Author Visits - Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators

12:00pm–1:00pm

Adult, Senior

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Virtual Library

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program

Event Details:

Link to the information page on Library Speakers Consortium.

12:15pm

12:30pm

12:45pm

1:00pm

1:15pm

1:30pm

1:45pm

2:00pm

Cheyenne Mountain Book Group

2:00pm–3:30pm

Adult, Senior

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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library

Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Event Type: Adults, Authors & Book Groups, Live Indoor, Seniors

Event Details:

Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2 p.m.

2:15pm

2:30pm

2:45pm

3:00pm

Paws to Read

3:00pm–4:00pm

Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12

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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library

Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12

Event Type: Kids

Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

3:15pm

3:30pm

3:45pm

4:00pm

Sensory Storytime

4:00pm–4:30pm

Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

Registration Required

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Library Branch: East Library

Room: East Children's Story Room

Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for an interactive storytime designed to include children with learning and sensory differences. Ideal for children ages 3 – 12 and their parents or caregivers. All abilities are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library. If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit!

Teen Games

4:00pm–5:00pm

Teen

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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library

Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Age Group: Teen

Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen

Event Details:

Come hand out and show off your gaming skills! There will be board games and/or video games. Bring your friends and be ready to have fun! Ages 13-18.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library. If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit!

Clay Exploration: Oil Diffusers

4:00pm–6:00pm

Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library

Room: Sand Creek Makerspace

Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Makerspace, Seniors, Studios, Teen, Tweens

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

4:15pm

4:30pm

Idea Lab: Stack It Up! Engineering Challenge

4:30pm–5:30pm

Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12

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Library Branch: Library 21c

Room: Library 21c: Children's Room

Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12

Event Type: Kids, Science & Math, Tweens

Event Details:

Can you build a structure using just one cube as a base? What about with a single cup? Put your creativity to the test with our interactive engineering challenges!

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library. If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit!

4:45pm

5:00pm

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

5:00pm–7:00pm

Teen

Registration Required

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Library Branch: East Library

Age Group: Teen

Event Type: Teen

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 13 - 18. Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration required.

Reading Roll Call With CSPD

5:00pm–5:30pm

Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library

Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

Event Type: Kids, Tweens

Event Details:

Reading Roll Call is hosted by our local Colorado Springs Police Officers. Join us for stories and adventures at Sand Creek Library. This is a drop-in program for kids 0 - 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library. If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit!

5:15pm

5:30pm

5:45pm

6:00pm

6:15pm

6:30pm

6:45pm

All Pikes Peak Library District locations are closed Wed., Dec. 10, and Thu., Dec. 11, to implement the new Integrated Library System.

The catalog and PPLD app will be unavailable through Thu., Dec. 11.

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