All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 27 and will be closed on Thu., Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.  The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Rockrimmon Library will close on Sun., Dec. 1.

Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

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

Teen Movie: Musicals!

All Day
Tween 9-12, Teen
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Movies at the library!

We'll be watching your favorite musicals on screen -- contact library staff for suggestions!

Ages 12-18 recommended.

Movies shown may be PG-13. Snacks provided!

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

Laptop Lab

9:00am - 10:00am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Event Details:

Library laptops are available for use in our downstairs meeting room. Library staff will be on hand either to assist with personal projects from job skills to Microsoft Office products, or provide practice materials on computer basics.

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

Tai Chi Swords

9:00am - 11:30am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the uniquely Chinese dance-like Jian (straight sword) and DaoI (broadsword) forms. The Jian sword form is fairly meditative, while the Daol sword form is quite energetic.

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

Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you're interested!

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

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannel boards, puppets, songs and activities.

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you’re interested!

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, songs, and activities.

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

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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.

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Education Tutoring

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

PPLD Adult Education Tutor

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Rockrimmon Art Inspiration

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Explore art techniques including painting and drawing for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided by the Friends of the Rockrimmon Library.

Ages 18+. Registration required for this free program.

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

Fiction Book Club - The Past Came Hunting

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

Cheyenne Mountain Library's Fiction (And More) Book Club is open to all! We will be discussing the book The Past Came Hunting by Donnell Bell. Feel free to invite friends! Snacks will be provided per member sign up.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:

Use cardstock and a template to make a resolution-themed bookmark.

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

No After School Adventures today

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

No School Today - no After School Adventure

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

Drop in Crafts - Hand Felt Warmers

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Cold? Come learn to sew a basic stitch with this useful craft. Make a small hand warmer with felt, rice, and lavender in 3 shape choices.

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

Paws to Read

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

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

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

After School Adventures:

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Activities for school-age children

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

KidsMAKE: String Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Your child will learn to make beautiful works of abstract art using tempura paint and yarn! Recommended for ages 5-12.

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

After School Hangout

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Event Details:

A space to come after school where you can hangout, play, create, or even study! Light after school snacks provided. Occurs every Thursday! Ages 8-12.

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

Learn to Sew: Fingerless Gloves

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Makerspace, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Keep your hands and arms warm this winter while channeling the 80s with these totally sweet fingerless gloves.  All supplies provided, no sewing experience necessary.  Ages 9-15. Registration Required.

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

Vision Boards: Rein in Your Resolutions

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

It's the New Year! Great! Now's the time to plan out your goals for the year and get them under control. Come make a vision board to get your year started!
 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Craft Night: Card Making

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs
Event Details:

A different free craft for families to create each month.
You know you have Thank You cards to send. Why not add a personal touch and make them? Materials provided.

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

Tween Twist Thursday: Sticker Mosaics

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Make your own Minecraft masterpiece or a magical modern memento! You will draw your own mosaic design, or copy an example, and fill it in with square stickers. For ages 9 - 12. Registration required.