Ruth Holley Library will be temporarily closed for approximately one week starting Mon., Dec. 2 to complete roof repairs.

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.

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

Paws to Read

10:00am - 11:00am
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 "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Laser Badging

10:00am - 12:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In this 2 hour group badging class, learn how to use PPLD’s laser cutter / engraver machines.

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

Ute Pass Stitch 'n' Knitters

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Seniors
Event Details:

Get together weekly to socialize and work on any knitting, crochet, sewing, or quilting that you might be interested in.

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

MAKE @ East Open Hours

10:00am - 1:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace, Teen
Event Details:

During Open Hours MAKE @ East is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis.

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

Family 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:

Young children, with a favorite adult, experience new stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, activities, and crafts. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Join us for this all ages storytime program; with crafts, stories, and fun! Families are welcome. 

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

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Young children, with a favorite adult, experience new stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, activities, and crafts.

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

Rein In Your Resolutions: Bullet Journals

10:30am - 12:30pm
Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Rein In Your Resolutions: Bullet Journals
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Teen
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 bullet journal to get your year started!

Age Group: 16+

This event is in the "All" group.
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Adult Reading Area
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop-In Craft: Learn-to-Draw Handouts

Try some of these learn to draw handouts at the library and back at home to get started on your new hobby as a budding artist!

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.

Ute Ukuleles

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Teen
Event Details:

Learn to play the ukulele at the library! If you already play come for a ukulele jam session with other uke players. This program is for beginners and experts alike.

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

ERC Open Hours Noon - 4 p.m.

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Come stop by the ERC! Located on the upper floor of East Library. Call 531.6333 x1416 if you have any questions. Learn more at ppld.org/erc.

This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Senior
Event Type: Class, Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Interpreting the information in records is not always as simple as it seems, and a mis-step can send your research down the garden path. This class will look at common issues and mistakes that need to be avoided.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Are you interested in getting volunteer hours? Do you like being able to set your own schedule and come up with your own plans? Stop by this meeting to learn more about (and maybe sign up for!) Teen Advisory Board (TAB).

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

Tumble Play

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Children under 5 years old are invited to a free tumble mat play session in the Children’s Department. Caregivers must be present during session. No registration necessary.

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

Taiko Drumming

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to play taiko with us! The Taiko Society will be teaching a 2-hour workshop on this style of Japanese drumming. You can see some of their performances at http://www.taikosociety.com.