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: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Friends of PPLD
Event Details:

Meeting: Friends of Old Colorado City Library

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 "Adult" group.

Discover Health Dialogue

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Community Health Dialogue for community leaders and stakeholders.

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

Lego Build

10:00am - 11:30am
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:

Build Legos with fellow enthusiasts.

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

Falcon Garden Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

We will be discussing topics related to high desert gardening. Open to the public; visitors are heartily invited to join us. Visit our website at www.falcongardenclub.org

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 "Adult" group.

Adult Education Tutoring

10:00am - 1:00pm
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 Tutoring. 

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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a Chair Yoga class, focusing on strengthening and stretching your body while focusing your mind and helping you tap in to your breath. Tapping into our vital Life Force keeps our bodies flexible, strong and healthy.

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.

Music and Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story.  For ages 2-3 accompanied by a favorite adult.

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.
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Kids, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Mrs. Blake will teach you how to use sgraffito technique to make a Palmer Lake Star tile.  This one hour class is for people age 7 and older.  Registration is required.

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

Crockpot Creations

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult, All
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, All
Event Type: Adults, Class, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn tips and tricks to create easy, flavorful meals in your crockpot.  For ages 18 and up. 

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.
This event is in the "All" group.

Family Coloring Party

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family, All
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family, All
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Drop in and spend time with your kids (babies - teens) coloring and conversing. Pages and coloring materials suitable for babies through adults provided. No registration necessary.

 

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

Beginning and Intermediate Book Folding - Part 1 of 2

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Congregational Church, 103 Pawnee Ave
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

This is a two-part class. You will need to be able to attend the beginning and the intermediate class. PLEASE REGISTER FOR BOTH DATES SPERERATELY. 

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

A Tribute to Rockey

11:00am - 1:30pm
Adult, Senior, Family, All
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
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 will present a Tribute to Rockey from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ed McKay will show the last two portraits of Rockey and talk about Rockey's life, art, and influence. 

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.

KidsMake: Snow Day Party

11:30am - 12:30pm
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, Tweens
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. 

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

Painting With Mocktails

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Type: Class, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Create a wintry painting featuring a fox at the library while enjoying delicious seasonal mocktails! No prior painting experience required. All supplies provided. Ages 18 and up.

Registration is required

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

Smoothie Boot Camp

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Jump start a healthy new year and learn how to make delicious and nutritious smoothies.  Presented by Mile High Fitness.  For ages 18 and up. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Crazy Carbon Dioxide

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Science Matters brings another exciting program for our budding scientists! Take part in a hands-on STEM experience and some crazy, crazy fun. Ages 4 - 12.

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.

Kids' Movie: Ugly Dolls

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Movie, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for a Saturday afternoon kids' movie!

 

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

Football Movie Screening

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Movie, Seniors
Event Details:

Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to overcome the odds and fulfill his dream of playing for Notre Dame.

PG. 1 hr 54 min.

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

Saturday Afternoon Movie: Abominable

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Movie
Event Details:

Watch a FREE movie at the library with complimentary popcorn and lemonade.

PG; 97 min.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Self-Care Spa Day

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. Ages 18+.

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

Happy Needles

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
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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:

Do you have a passion for needle crafts? This group has interest in all sorts of needle-related arts and crafts, including tatting, crochet, cross-stitch, knitting, embroidery and more.