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.

Device Drop-in Help

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Computers & Tech,
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Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! 

Fountain Craft Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Crafting, Making, & Recording,
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Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Fountain Craft Group meets once monthly on Fridays at 10am.

Library 21c Fiber Arts Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your stitching, knitting, crocheting project, or more and socialize with other crafters.

Speak English Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
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.

Button Maker Level 1

10:00am–1:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: , , Science & Math
Registration Required
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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.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Software notice: This program uses third party software. PPLD is not affiliated with the company that owns it and is not responsible for its content. 

 

Penrose Perk

11:00am–1:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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Enjoy a beverage and learn about Library resources. 

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

11:30am–1:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Age Group: Adult
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A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

Natural Grocers: Everyday Essential Oils For Health

1:00pm–1:30pm
16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: ,
Registration Required
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Essential oils are enjoyable, versatile, and natural products with a multitude of uses beyond their scents alone. Discover the basics of how essential oils support health and learn how to build your own essential oil kit!

Drop In Device

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Stop by our Drop-In Device from 1:30-3:00pm on the 2nd Friday of every month and our staff will assist you. 

Sewing for Seniors: Level 1

2:00pm–5:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording,
Registration Required
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If you’re sewing for the first time or for the first time in a long time, come learn or relearn the basics of sewing on the sewing machines in the PPLD makerspaces. We can also help you learn how to use a computerized machine.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Cocoa Blend Workshop

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Crafting, Making, & Recording,
Registration Required
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Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

Visiting Author Series: Jonathan Case

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
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Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome author and cartoonist Jonathan Case to the Heller Center at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to discuss his book Little Monarchs, a 2025 All Pikes Peak Reads selection.