All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 4 p.m. on Tue., Dec. 31 and be closed on Wed., Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day.

All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Tue., Dec. 24 and Wed., Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 1st Floor Staff Conference/Mothers Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Discuss Display Stands for Pieces 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

*If person missed Orientation Day 1, CAN'T attend Day 2.*
To attend any GED class, you have to come to the orientation first.
*Orientation will take two days to complete.
*Not necessary to pre-register, just show up.

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

9:00am - 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.

Music and Movement

9:30am - 10:00am
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:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For two and three-year-old children, with a favorite adult.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For two and three-year-old children, with a favorite adult.

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

Baby Time

10:00am - 10:45am
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:

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. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Library Explorers Music & Movement

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Fun music and movement for adults of all abilities. Registration required. Please call 719-597-7070 for more information.

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

Book Break

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

A short read-aloud session for preschoolers.

This event is in the "Senior" group.

Senior Social

10:30am - 12:30pm
Senior
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Senior
Event Type: Seniors
Event Details:

Please join us for pleasant conversation with refreshments provided by the Friends of PPLD.

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

Baby Time

11:00am - 11:45am
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:

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. Space is limited.

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

Yoga Flow

11:30am - 12:30pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

A flow-style class intended for all levels of students to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Breath work and meditative centering activities included. Taught by local yoga instructor Annie Adams.

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

Sand Creek Makerspace Open Hours

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace, Teen
Event Details:

During Open Hours, the SA Makerspace 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 "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teens and Tweens Drop In

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens - drop in to the library for something fun to do! We'll have a different activity available every week.

For ages 9-18

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

Paws to Read

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

Your child can practice reading and build fluency by reading to a specially trained Paws to Read dog.

Meet this special dog in the Children's Area.

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

ERC Open Hours 3 - 6 p.m.

3:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Treat yourself! In this program you'll learn how to make your own foot scrub, dry shampoo, lip balm, and chocolate mask. You'll leave with a container of each and instructions so that you can make them at home. All supplies provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Virtual Pro Se Clinic

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Self-represented litigants/pro se patrons (representing yourself in court without a lawyer) are welcome for a walk-in session with a volunteer attorney to discuss your legal issue in a 10-15 minute private session.

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

Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Want to learn more about Dungeons and Dragons? Come out and learn the basics!

Our expert Dungeon Masters will cast 4+ storytelling and introduce you to this wonderful game. No experience needed. Character sheets will be provided.

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

LEGO Build and Minecraft Club

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for awesome LEGO build challenges and the chance to hang with other LEGO fans.

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Children practice reading and building fluency by reading to a Paws-to-Read dog.

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

Speak Russian

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Foreign Language
Event Details:

Speak Russian is a conversation program for non-native speakers and learners of the Russian language. All levels are welcome! Short videos, games, and discussion of Russian culture are on the agenda.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Creative programming designed for adults. It's a new year! Now it's time to plan your goals. Come make a vision board to get your year started!

Registration Required. Ages 16+

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

Learn to Sew: Felt Hand Warmers

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

21st Century Writers

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

Join an active group of writers at Library 21C to take your writing to the next level. We spend the first hour and a half of the meeting on writing critiques, and either a discussion or a writing prompt for the last half hour.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Minding Your Business

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Business, Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Starting a business, growing the one you have or looking for a job?
This class will identify business research tools and resources to help you along the way.

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

A Year of Messages: Decorate a Jar of Positivity and Memories

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Decorate a jar and fill it with messages of positive thoughts and memories. Start putting memories for the year inside, reading them at the end of 2020!