Manitou Springs Library will be temporarily closed starting Fri., Nov. 1 to prepare for its move to its newly renovated Carnegie Library building which will open in early 2025.   

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Rockrimmon Library Fourth Annual Community Art Show

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios
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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 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, 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 "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
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The GED, HiSET and TASC are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Educat

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

A basic principle of ecology is that diversity in an ecosystem fosters strength and resilience.

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Peds Mid-Term Exam

9:15am - 11:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

Peds Mid-Term Exam. Need internet

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Live Toddler Time

9:30am - 9:45am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor
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This program gives toddlers an introduction to the delights

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Virtual Coffee Talk: Genealogy

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Grab your favorite beverage and join us for an informal virtual discussion moderated by a Regional History and Genealogy staff member.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Laser Cutter Badging Class

10:00am - 12:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to cut out a wooden plaque or etch a custom design on glass? You can do all of that and more with our Laser Cutter/Engraver!

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

Who is this class for?

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Lm Study

10:15am - 12:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F5
Description

study

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor
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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 0-5" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

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

CANCELED Lena Start

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult, Family
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

This event has been canceled. 

 

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Renee

10:30am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F2
Description

Study room

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Speak Up Colorado

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

The Speak Up class is designed to teach people with disabilities receiving Home and Community-Based Services to lead their lives through the creation of their own Person Driven Plan.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Mediterranean Diet Workshop - Virtual

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Class, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Colorado State University Extension has created a workshop focusing on the Mediterranean diet.

This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Family
Event Type: Class, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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study

12:15pm - 1:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

study

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M.A.T.A Game's and Socialization

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Description

Gathering where everyone is welcome to come play games, work on personal work books, and socialize. Games provided will be uno, chess, checkers, bowling, puzzles, bingo, and activities of this nature.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Chair Yoga

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Do you have a crabby back or a creaky neck? Try Chair Yoga! During this one-hour practice, participants will move and stretch their entire bodies, being mindful of how everything feels while doing so.

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Chick-fil-A Leadership Meeting

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Description

Chick-fil-A Leadership Meeting

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Painting Without A Twist

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Socialize and follow along as you paint your own Halloween-themed work of art to take home!

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Individual study time

2:30pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F3
Description

Individual Study

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Meeting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Training Room
Description

Meeting

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

Certification class

Register here

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Teen, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Teen, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is in the "All" group.

FabLab

3:30pm - 5:00pm
All
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Courtyard
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

We make things, we fix things, we build things and we learn from others. Come and create cool projects. Learn how to use tools, expand your skills and expand your world!  Kids under 13 need to be accompanied by a parent. So, what is FAB LAB?

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FabLab

3:30pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Woodshop
Description

Reserved for FabLab

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Teen Math Tutoring

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

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.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Ceramics Studio
Description

Imagine Afterschool

Quality Afterschool Art program for students in Grades 3 to 6.

 

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tutoring

3:45pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

tutoring

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Study Kenderdine

3:45pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F5
Description

none

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Live Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor
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Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teens Game: Dungeons & Dragons

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join other teens who are passionate about Dungeons and Dragons! We will help you get started if you are new player – no experience required.

 

Program is for ages 12-18. Space is limited, so registration is required.

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Greyson Tutoring

4:30pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F2
Description

Greysons Tutoring

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teens Make: Shrinky Dinks

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Make our All Pikes Peak Reads pick Nimona-themed shrinky dinks!

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Girl Scout Troop 45211

5:45pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Description

Weekly troop meeting

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Virtual Carnelian Coffee Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Community Public, Seniors
Event Details:

Feel free to join us for the virtual versi

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Recover the Fun!

7:00pm - 9:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Description

Every Wednesday Recover the Fun, an expressive arts recovery support group, will be held at the Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO. (10 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs. Parking available.)