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. 

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

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

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.

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.

Craft and Connect

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

You're invited to experiment with watercolors (paints, crayons, and pencils!) at this fun and informal program. Learn some basic techniques and test out your new skills. We’ll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself!

Family Board Games

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

The whole family is invited to drop by this Saturday morning to play some games. We'll have some classics as well as some new favorites pulled from our collection for use. All ages are welcome.  

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.

Paws to Read

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
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 Come to this special storytime, enjoy doggy themed stories, crafts, and practice reading with our furry friend Luna.  

Restorative Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Restorative Yoga sessions, taught by local Yoga Instructor Leigh Schultz-Spector, are designed to focus on restoring, relaxing, and resolving clarity of both the body and mind.

A Tribute to Rockey

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Art Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adults, Community Public, History, Intergenerational, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the life and art of Charles Rockey. Artist Ed McKay and Rockey's daughter Hannah Rockey will present a Tribute to Rockey from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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
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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.

Teen Movie: Hobbs and Shaw

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Movie, Teen
Event Details:

Join us for to watch a free film! Snacks provided. Ages 12-18. Some titles shown may be PG-13.  The Teen movie for January is Hobbs and Shaw.

Cheyenne Mountain ZooMobile

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Animals from around the world will teach kids about the important role they play on our planet.  See some up close and become a champion for wildlife and wild places.  All ages.

Binders Keepers

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace
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Binders Keepers is a bi-monthly meeting for bookbinding enthusiasts or wannabes. We meet to share creative ideas, techniques, skills, and of course, handmade books. Every meeting also includes a demonstration that is relevant to bookbinding.

STEM for Kids: Propulsion

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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Children will explore the science of motion, conduct experiments with balloons, build a marshmallow catapult, and create their own mini "hovercraft." For ages 6 - 12.

KIDSMAKE ART!: SNOW DAY PARTY

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Come celebrate winter weather with us! Your child will help build an indoor snowman and make paper bag snowflakes to take home! For ages 5-12.

Laser Badging

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Group badging class where you will learn how to use the Laser Cutter / Engraver.

Ute Pass Coding Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what makes computer programs run? Ever wanted to make a cool video game or learn how to make a website? Learn how to code, mess around with robots, and more! Ages nine and up.