All Pikes Peak Library District locations will open at 11 a.m. on Fri., Sept. 27 due to an all-staff training.

Manitou Springs Library will open at 10 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 21 due to Pikes Peak Marathon road closures.

East Library will be closed starting Mon., Sept. 16 to complete parking lot repairs.

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Rockrimmon Library Fourth Annual Community Art Show

All Day
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Creative Services Programs
Event Details:

Celebrate Arts Month with the Rockrimmon Library and enjoy our month-long display of art created by our patrons.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
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Take a spooky stroll in Old Colorado City and read We’re Off to Find the Witch’s House by Richard Krieb and illustrated by R.W. Alley.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Live Octopus Dance Party

9:00am - 9:30am
Kids, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come dance under the sea with us!

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DT follow up meeting

9:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

F/U meeting for DT

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL CLASSES

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

The GED, HiSET and TASC are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Educat

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CONNECT Adult Support Group

9:15am - 10:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Description

Support your peers with our adults Connect program! Join us as we discuss challenges in life, questions, or just to sit and listen. The safe space will bring a sense of belonging and encouragement.

ON HOLD UNTIL NOVEMBER 23RD

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime: Live & Inside!

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Beginning Thu., Oct. 7, most Library 21c Children’s programming will require in-person sign-up with a maximum of 20 participants per program due to capacity limitations. Spots are first come, first served.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Family
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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Study

9:30am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F2
Description

Just to study

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Pikes Peak United Way Family Voice Survey

9:30am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Description

We will conduct a survey with community members about experiences with services such as rental assistance, LEAP, SNAP, life coaching, etc. The goal is to identify gaps and inefficiencies in the human services system in Colorado Springs.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Live Indoor Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Children's area
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3

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This event is in the "Family" group.

Live Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Family
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime: Live & Inside!

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Beginning Thu., Oct. 7, most Library 21c Children’s programming will require in-person sign-up with a maximum of 20 participants per program due to capacity limitations. Spots are first come, first served.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Chats

10:30am - 11:30am
Seniors
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors
Event Type: Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

These informal gatherings for seniors offer information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee.

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Kate’s meeting

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

Kate’s meeting

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Study

11:30am - 1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F2
Description

Free application day need to apply

This event is in the "Family" group.

Virtual LENA Start

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Family
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Do you have a child between the ages of 0-32 months? Do you wonder how much you talk with your child? LENA Start is a 10-week, virtual program that will increase your child’s language development.

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21C B4

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Description

Study

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Kelly Williams - Team Meeting

12:45pm - 2:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

team meeting

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

LIVE Homeschool: Into the Vault: Discover the Gold Rush

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Is yo

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

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This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Calhan) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

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This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Rockrimmon Friends of the Library

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Friends of PPLD
Event Details:

Do you love books, reading and libraries? Have you considered becoming involved in your community? One easy step covers it all! JOIN THE FRIENDS NOW!

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Carol Hackett

1:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

7 women who discuss a book selection monthly

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study

2:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

study

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Virtual Homeschool Video: Cerealism: Out-Of-The-Box Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Homeschool, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Creat

This event is in the "All" group.

Poetry Heals

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All
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Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: MacLaren Hall
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Poetry Heals provides therapeutic writing classes to teen trauma survivors and others who are incarcerated, homeless, institutionalized, in recovery, or recently released.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speak English Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

Speak English groups are informal English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills. Each group meets once a week for two hours. Classes are free. Sign up is required before attending.

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Jessica Morshed

3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

Personal use/study

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Designshop
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Certification class

Register here

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Study

3:30pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F5
Description

Study

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

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Mike Makinney

4:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

private

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Woodshop
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

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Medicare Education Event

4:45pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Description

Medicare Educational Event

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Girl Scout Starter Troop

5:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Description

Girl Scouts Starter Troop

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Tutoring

5:00pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

Tutoring

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL CLASSES

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

The GED, HiSET and TASC are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Educat

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Intro to Sewing: Drawstring Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Interested in learning to sew? Learn the basics of using a sewing machine, including threading, filling a bobbin, and executing basic stitches, as we create custom drawstring pencil bags. Ages 9+. All materials provided.