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: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

** Make-up date: Feb. 14 due to snow closure Feb.

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

Hip Hop Baby

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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 "Kids 0-5" group.

Art Adventures: Van Gogh’s Irises

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Artists will learn a bit about the famous artist Vincent Van Gogh and paint some Van Gogh-inspired irises! Joint program between the ERC and MAKE @ East. Registration required. Please register each child that will be attending.

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 frustrated with your smartphone? Confused by the Internet? Come get your questions answered about your smartphone, tablet, computer or eReader.

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

ERC Make-a-Masterpiece: Pop Art Conversation Hearts

10:00am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Educational Resource Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us to create a masterpiece good enough to eat, inspired by the iconic Valentine candy conversation hearts. We will be using several techniques and mediums to create colorful works that give the optical illusion of depth.

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 (intermediate to advanced levels). Group meets once a week for two hours, no registration required, and no cost involved.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Yarnettes

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Join this lively group of hand crafters to share ideas, socialize, and, of course, work on a project!

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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Music and Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Music and movement for twos and threes and a caring adult. Families welcome.

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, music, art, poetry, film, and puppetry.

No registration required for this free event.

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

Family Place Playgroup

10:30am - 11:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

For parents/caregivers and children 1-3 years old. Please join us for this enjoyable five week playgroup where you will spend time together, play, make friends and speak one-on-one with specialists in child development.

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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Homeschool, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

During this fun program perfect for a wintery day, homeschoolers will learn about the Northern Lights, what causes this scientific phenomenon, where and when to see them, and create a Northern Lights art project using chalk pastels.

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

WARP: Beginning Book Folding

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Winter Adult Reading Program-

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 "Teen" group.

Intro to Dungeons and Dragons

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Want to learn more about Dungeons and Dragons? Come out and learn the basics! Our expert Dungeon Masters will cast 4+ storytelling and introduce you to this wonderful game. No experience needed. Character sheets will be provided.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen BookSwap

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Celebrate Library Lover's Month. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Murder Mystery: A Totally 80's Murder

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Can you solve this totally gnarly murder? No duh. Dress up in your best 80's attire (or don't) and come ready to figure out who done it! Ages 12-18 only. 

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

Finally Friday

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 are making Valentine Glow Jars. Ages 7-12.

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 "Teen" group.

Anti-Valentine's Day Party

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: S.T.E.A.M., Teen
Event Details:

Do you hate hearts and flowers? Do you think Cupid is stupid? If you don't fall for this overrated Hallmark holiday, then you're in luck. Join your fellow teens for a traditional anti-Valentine's Day Party. This year's theme is "Meh."