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

Virtual Yoga

9:00am–10:00am
Adult, Senior
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Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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Join local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman in this virtual yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners. Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class.

ESL CLASSES

9:00am–12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
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ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET/TASC)

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, HiSET and TASC 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.

Northstar Computer Series-Lab

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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Practice your computer skills and prepare for the upcoming Word class at the East Library.

Sand Creek Book Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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Join us on October 27th from 10am-12pm to discuss The Library Book by Susan Orlean.

Women of Influence Panel: Disability Awareness Month - In Person Event

10:00am–1:30pm
Teen 13-18, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Teen 13-18, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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 Women of Influence Panel: Disability Awareness Month

Women of Influence Panel: Disability Awareness Month - Live-Stream Event

10:00am–1:30pm
Teen 13-18, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
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 Women of Influence Panel: Disability Awareness Month

Old Colorado City Book Group

11:30am–1:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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The Old Colorado City Library meets monthly in person (call about Zoom options) to discuss favorite popular and timely fiction and non-fiction.  See PDF link for upcoming book titles.  Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch.

Career Navigator office hours

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult
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A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

Intro to the Button Maker: Press the Button and Go to Ten!

3:00pm–6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, Adult, Senior
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Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics software, we will create custom graphics for pin-back buttons and then press them. Learn the steps to create 10 pin-back buttons with free resources provided by the Library.

Northstar Computer Series - Microsoft Word Practice Lab

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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Practice the skills learned in the Microsoft Word series. 

ESL CLASSES

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
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ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET/TASC)

5:00pm–8:00pm
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, HiSET and TASC 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

Behind the Stacks: Spooky Tour of Special Collections

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , , History & Genealogy, ,
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Join PPLD Special Collections for a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic 1905 Carnegie Building, with a spooky twist. 

This is being offered as a part of APPR: All Pikes Peak Reads. 

In-Person Lena Start

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids 0-5, Adult, Family
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Adult, Family
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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,  program that will increase your child’s language development.

In-Person Lena Start

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids 0-5, Adult, Family
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Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Adult, Family
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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,  program that will increase your child’s language development.

PenPop!

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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Let’s geek out!  Join our Penrose team each week to discuss your favorite genres/topics in pop culture.