All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Thu., July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Independence Day Take & Make: Fireworks Crown

All Day
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Pick up supplies to make a pipe cleaner firework crown. For ages 5-12. While supplies last.

Take & Make: 4th of July Luminary

All Day
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

Happy 4th of July!

Pick up red, white, and blue ribbon, a tea light candle, some wooden stars, some buttons, and some twine with instructions on how to make a 4th of July luminary, while supplies last!

Device Drop-In Help

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

 Need help with your laptop,

Manitou Knitting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

For beginners or experts, and everything in-between. Join us to meet up with like minded knitters, socialize, open to all sorts of textile arts.

NorthStar Computer Series - Lab 2

10:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs, Class, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Computer Basic Lab 2

Speak English Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

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.

Rainbow Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

June is Pride Month! Join us in celebrating inclusion, diversity, and positivity at this interactive storytime. All ages are welcome; stories are geared towards preschool-aged children and older. Registration required.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for young children and their favorite adult.

Summer Fun: Joshua The Ventriloquist - All Together Now

10:30am - 11:30am
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: OL - Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Be prepared for some silly shenanigans with this entertaining program that features ventriloquism, variety, and lots of hilarious audience participation.  For kids ages

Reservation

Colorado Community Esports Gaming Event

10:30am - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

Colorado Community Esports will host a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gaming tournament, the event will be live streamed. Snacks/ Water TBD. There will be an entry fee to play in the tournament, spectating is free and encouraged.

Reservation

COMMUNITY EXCHANGE

1:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: MacLaren Hall
Description

I'm New Here: Immigrant Heritage Month Storytime

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for stories celebrating immigrant families and their diverse experiences to honor Immigrant Heritage Month! 

Maker Camp

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In this maker camp, participants will learn the basics of all things makerspace.

Spray Paint- Greek Mythology

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create an Greek Mythology inspired art project using stencils and spray paint! Wear clothing you are okay with getting messy. Registration Required. Ages 12-18 only please. 

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ATC Monthly Event

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

Make and Take event to create Artist Trading Cards with free art supplies donated by us and a few members of the community. =) Every month will have a different theme and June's theme will be Recycle!