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. 

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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 "Kids 0-5" group.

Kinderspark

10:00am - 12:00pm
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:

It’s never too early to help your child prepare for success in Kindergarten!

Join us for this event where you can discover fun ideas to enhance your child’s early literacy, aimed at kids ages 0 - 5.

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 "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.

Introduction to Genealogy: Finding your Family

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Class, Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Exploration of the methods and records used in researching your family history. This class includes discussions of:

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.

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

Lego Build

10:30am - 12:30pm
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, Tweens
Event Details:

LEGO enthusiasts of all ages! Join us for our monthly LEGO Build! We’ll provide the LEGOs, you bring the creativity! Open to everyone. Please do not bring your own LEGOs (However, donations are gladly accepted!).

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

Winter Adult Reading Program Kick Off Party

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a mythological kick off to the Winter Adult Reading Program (WARP)!

Bring your favorite mythological object or wear your best mythological costume.

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

WARP: Mythical Creatures Origami

11:00am - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Winter Adult Reading Program- Mythical Creatures Origami

 

Follow the instructions to fold paper into magical, mythical creatures! 

Drop In Anytime! No Registration Required

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 "Teen" group.

Teen Movie: National Treasure

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.  Celebrate Presidents' Day by watching National Treasure with us!

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

Winter Adult Reading Program Kick Off Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Participants will have a chance to sign up for WARP and enjoy light refreshments, and mingle with other participants.

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

TAB (Teen Advisory Board)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Volunteer at Cheyenne Mountain Library's TAB (Teen Advisory Board)! First Saturdays at 2PM. Work to improve the library experience for teens by providing opinions and ideas!

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

Winter Adult Reading Program Kick Off Party

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join our mythological themed WARP (Winter Adult Reading Program) Kick Off Party!  

Participants will have a chance to sign up for WARP and enjoy light refreshments, and mingle with other participants!

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Movie
Event Details:

Join us for our mythological themed WARP Kick Off Party!  Participants will have a chance to sign up for the Winter Adult Reading Program (WARP), enjoy light refreshments, and mingle with other participants!