Manitou Springs Library will be temporarily closed starting Fri., Nov. 1 to prepare for its move to the newly renovated Carnegie Library building which will open in early 2025.   

Branches:
Calhan Library, Cheyenne Mountain Library, East Library, Fountain Library, High Prairie Library, The Hall (staff only facility), Library 21c, Manitou Springs Library, Mobile Library Services, Monument Library, Old Colorado City Library, Palmer Lake Library, Penrose Library, Rockrimmon Library, Ruth Holley Library, Sand Creek Library, Ute Pass Library, Off Site
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Computer & Device Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Computer Classes
Event Details:

Are you frustrate

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

Social Work Drop-In Hours!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, All
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Social Work Drop-In Hours!
Age Group: Adult, All
Event Type: Adults, Community Public
Event Details:

Walk-in appointments available with social worker, Alicia Kwande, for assistance with resources and VI-SPDAT assessments. Every 1st and 3rd Friday at Ruth Holley Library from 10:00am-12:00noon.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

Informal English language conversation groups for adults who speak some English (inte

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

10:00am - 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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

10:15am - 10:45am
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:

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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

Tai Chi Basics

10:15am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Begin your Tai Chi journey HERE with the Basics. Class is 45 minutes long. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing. Everyone welcome. Learn from Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor.

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 "Kids 0-5" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Room: Palmer Lake Community Events
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Storytimes at the library introduce children ages 3 through 7 to picture books, flannel board stories, finger plays

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities.

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

Stay and Play

10:30am - 11:30am
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:

Join us for open-ended play! We’ll have fun toys to enhance your child’s early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together.

Ages 0-5 with caring adult

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

Valentine Card Making

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Use cardstock, stickers, and other decorations to craft a valentine's day card for your sweetheart! All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Education Tutoring

11:00am - 3:00pm
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Qi Gong

11:15am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn Qi Gong with Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor. No experience necessary. Everyone welcome. philipselva@yahoo.com

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tai Chi 37 Form (All Levels)

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

45 minute class with Certified Tai Chi Instructor Philip Selva. philipselva@yahoo.com
Please consult your physician prior to participation in this program.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Meeting with Military Papers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Meeting to discuss educational resources 

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

Homeschool @ East: Explore Ancient Egypt

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids 0-5
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Discover a long-ago world where time is read by water, stories are written in pictures, and the most extravagant buildings are tombs. Spark your child’s interest in history by way of simple STEAM activities.

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

Winter Adult Reading Program Kick-Off Party

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Sign up for the Winter Adult Reading Program 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

MAKE @ East Open Hours

1:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Gazette Meeting

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Discussing 2020 advertising 

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:

Help with library programs, events, and decorate the Teen Space at Penrose! Teen Volunteer applications required. Ages 12-18 only. 

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

Finally Friday: STEM Substance ID Lab

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for an after school adventure! You provide the imagination, we provide the supplies. Something new every week! Today we have a substance identification lab. What is it?

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: Sand Creek Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

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

Tween Twist: Mosaics

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Make your own Minecraft masterpiece, magical modern memento, and more! You will draw your own mosaic design, or copy an example, and bring it to life with square stickers or perler beads.  For ages 9 - 12.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Tabletop Gaming

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Love playing board games? Want to try out new games each month and meet other teens interested in board games? Come to the Teen TableTop Gaming at Library 21c.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Coffee = life.

Customize a coffee mug with vinyl stickers and then learn how to hand sew a cute sleeve for it! All supplies provided.

Ages 12-18. Registration is required.