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

Play Ukulele @ Palmer Lake Library

9:00am - 10:00am
Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Teen
Event Details:

Play the ukulele?  Even a little?  This open session is intended for people 12 and older.  All skill levels are welcome!  Please bring your instrument and music stand.  Call Palmer Lake Library for more information: 

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.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Winter Adult Reading Program Kick Off Party

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
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 "All" group.
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Adult Reading Area
Age Group: All
Event Type: Genealogy, History
Event Details:

Community Members are invited to help PPLD and FFC8 build up our digital archive of school building photos by bringing in any photos they may have, or claiming photos that have already been donated to PPLD archives.

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

Kinderspark

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
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 "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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Python Beginner's Workshop

10:00am - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In this full-day workshop, we will learn the basics of Python, a computer programming language. We’ll start the day with lectures on the basic concepts of the language. In the afternoon we will break out into groups to work on projects.

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 "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:


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

 

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.

Kids Make Art: Snow Day Party

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting 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.

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
Event Details:

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

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

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: 9
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.

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 "Adult" group.

History of Soul Food

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, History
Event Details:

 Learn about the history of soul food from it's roots in West Africa all the way to the United States from Adrian Miller, the Soul Food Scholar. A Black History month program.

Ages 16+

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Please join members of The Embroiderer's Guild of America for an afternoon sit & stitch! Members will be available to discuss their embroidery work, answer questions, and share their love of needle arts.

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

Scrap Exchange--Who Gives a Scrap

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior, All
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, All
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Seniors
Event Details:

In collaboration with Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center, we are hosting an arts, craft and hobby material exchange!

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.
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.

Valentine's Day Card Making

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Valentine's Day Card Making
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adults, Kids, Family Library Programs, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Hip Hop Baby

3:00pm - 3:30pm
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:

Join us for a 20-minute babywearing dance program.  For ages 6 weeks to as-old-as-you-can-WEAR your baby! Please bring a babywrap and water. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Black Chefs in the White House

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Black Chefs in the White House - an entertaining and informative look at the African Americans who have fed our First Families since the days of George Washington.  A Black History month program.

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

KIDSMAKE ART!: POM POM MOBILES

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

Your child will paint, string, and wrap while creating a beautiful mobile that can be displayed in your home. For ages 5-12.

This event is in the "All" group.
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Kids, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

TBD

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

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.

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

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.