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. 

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
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Closed today due to weather

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Finding Info @ Our Library

8:00am - 10:00am
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
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Law Resources

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Marketing Team Meeting

9:00am - 10:00am
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
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Weekly meeting of the marketing team. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

For adults wanting to improve their workplace and every day English language skills. Classes provide instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED / HiSET / TASC class

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

PPLD Adult Education High School Equivalency (HSE) program offers free classes for adults. Using trained instructors, we will help students who need to obtain GED, HiSET, or TASC credentials, which are the alternative to a high school diploma.

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

Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
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
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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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity 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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting 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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Music & Movement

10:00am - 10:30am
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:

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 "Family" group.

Stay & Play

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

Did you know that block play increases a child's language development? Drop in to build, balance, stack and crash with a variety of different blocks and other educational toys.

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

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity 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.

District Discovery Check-In

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

This meeting likely won’t be a full hour every time, but let’s establish some time for us all to chat about Discovery and its progress.

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

Programs for adults of all abilities. Use shaving cream and other supplies to create marbled Valentine hearts. Please contact Delaina at ext. 6077 for more information.

This event is in the "Senior" group.

Senior Chats

10:00am - 11:30am
Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Senior
Event Type: Seniors
Event Details:

These informal gatherings for seniors offer information sharing, networking, discussions and coffee.

All are welcome. No registration required.

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: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! Join us for this special storytime involving music and movement, aimed at ages 2 and 3 years old.

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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 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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity 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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting 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 "Kids 0-5" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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:

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannel boards, puppets, songs and activities, followed by a small craft. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sound

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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.

Storytime

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

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Programs for adults of all abilities. Enjoy creating a unique greeting card to celebrate Valentine's Day or another spring holiday. Supplies and refreshments will be provided. Please call Heather at ext. 6314 for more information.

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

Programs for adults of all abilities. Use shaving cream and other supplies to create marbled Valentine hearts. Please contact Delaina at ext. 6077 for more information.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation help to anyone, and if you’re 50 and older and can’t afford a tax preparation service we were made especially for you.

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.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Rockrimmon Friends of the Library

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Friends of PPLD
Event Details:

Do you love books, reading and libraries? Have you considered becoming involved in your community? One easy step covers it all! JOIN THE FRIENDS NOW!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

SPEAK ENGLISH

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

Speak English groups are informal English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills. Each group meets once a week for two hours. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.

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 - 8:30pm
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.

Computer & Device Help

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Toddler Time

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Basic Estate Planning

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Learn about basic estate planning from attorneys at Colorado Legal Services.  

Please consider also registering for the Basic Probate Class on the same day. 

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

Constellation Cross Stitch

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Winter Adult Reading Program

Create your favorite constellation using embroidery floss and some basic stitches. You will leave knowing some new skills and a piece of art.

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

German Conversation Group

3:15pm - 5:15pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: German Conversation Group
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join other intermediate to native speakers to practice your German conversation skills!

Please note this group is not the best fit for beginning speakers.

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

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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 "Teen" group.

Teens on Laptops

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Space where we will provide laptops for your use!

Ages 12-18 Only.

Snacks Provided!

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

Basic Probate

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Learn the basics about probate from attorneys at Colorado Legal Services.  

Please consider also registering for the Basic Estate Planning class offered on the same day.  

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: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. All abilities welcome in this drop-in children's program.

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: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Let your child practice reading and build fluency by reading to a Paws to Read dog.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Tuesday: Self Care Spa Day

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Treat yourself! In this program you'll learn how to make your own foot scrub, dry shampoo, lip balm, and chocolate mask.

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

Teens Make Tuesday: Valentine's Day Plushie

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn to sew your own heart (broken or whole) plushy!  No sewing experience required.

All supplies provided.

Ages 12-18

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teens Make: Crayon Art

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Makerspace, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Teens (ages 12-18) are invited to the makerspace to create a project. Materials and supplies provided. Registration Required. 

Melt crayons on canvas to make a unique piece of art.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

No teen program today

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Teen programming

This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
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.

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

AfterMath

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Kids, Teen
Event Details:

Is math homework getting you down? Are finals freaking you out? Do you need to brush up before the ACT, SAT, or GED? Our experienced math tutors can help you improve your grades and take the stress out of math.

This event is in the "All" group.

Yoga Pose Class

5:30pm - 6:30pm
All
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class. Certified instructors will take you through a non heated class teaching basic vinyasa flow poses, with an emphasis on proper alignment and technique.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

* To enroll into an ESL (English as a Second Language) class, you need to attend the mandatory orientation.
* Orientation will take TWO to THREE hours to complete. Not necessary to pre-register, just show up.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED / HiSET / TASC class

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

PPLD Adult Education High School Equivalency (HSE) program offers free classes for adults. Using trained instructors, we will help students who need to obtain GED, HiSET, or TASC credentials, which are the alternative to a high school diploma.

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

Study Buddies

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

PPLD Teen Volunteers help children, grades K-5, with reading and other homework needs.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Play D&D with other teens, led by volunteer Dragon Masters. No experience is required. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/vms6qq3, call (719) 531-6333, or visit East Library or Library 21c.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Human Library Training

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Training for "books" in the Human Library.