Pikes Peak Library District is closed Fri., Jan. 16, for staff development and Mon., Jan. 19, to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The eLibrary, as well as other online services and resources, will still be available.

El Paso County

All Day
Adult
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Adult
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Reserved for Election prep and room set-up

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

Food Industry Training (5-Week Intensive Training Program)

9:00am–1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Adult
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Start your journey to a new career today! 

Pikes Peak Library District is offering a five-week training program that helps you learn the skills you need to become a qualified prep cook or line cook.

El Paso County

10:00am–8:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
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El Paso County elections room prep and set-up.

Yoga Flow

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement.  The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.  Perfect for beginners, but leaves lots of room to incorporate more challenging pose

Entrepreneur in Residence Office Hours

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Business, Nonprofits, & Law
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Entrepreneur in Residence Office Hours

Ginelle Curincita, the fall Entrepreneur in Residence will be available to help you along your entrepreneurial journey.

Northstar Computer Series - Internet Basics 3

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Computers & Tech
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Join us and learn to use PPLD resources to improve your computer skills. This learning experience consists of three (3) in-person classes. 

There's no cost to participate. 

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Laser Badging & Design Level 1: Coasters

2:00pm–5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
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Don't coast on the laser! Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom coaster designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8” wood. No previous experience required.

Creepy Doll Planters

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen 13-18, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Teen 13-18, Adult, Senior
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Plants aren't just a summer thing! Get creative and creepy with this festive planter! Using an old toy doll, cut open a head, upcycle the body, or decorate a planter at home with hands.

Free Math Tutoring

3:30pm–6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, Adult
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Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis.

PPLD Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: PPLD: Board of Trustees
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Regular monthly meeting of the PPLD Board of Trustees.

Fabric Pumpkins

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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Learn how to make a small, fabric pumpkin you can have year-round! Come celebrate Arts Month with us this October. 

Speak English Group

5:45pm–7:45pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
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Speak English groups are fun English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills.

Each group meets once a week for two hours to practice English.

Fabric Pumpkins

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
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Learn how to make a small, fabric pumpkin you can have year-round! Come celebrate Arts Month with us this October.