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. 

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
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Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!

Seed Library Event: Back to Eden Gardening Method

10:00am - 12:00pm
All
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Kids, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Please join us as Connie Hamblin presents the Back to Eden method of gardening.

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
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Get together weekly to socialize and work on any knitting, crochet, sewing, or quilting that you might be interested in.

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
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PPLD Adult Education Tutoring. 

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.

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.

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
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Join us for this all ages storytime program; with crafts, stories, and fun! Families are welcome. 

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.

PPLD's Silent Book Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Teen, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Teen
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Winter Adult Reading Program

Silent Book Clubs are cropping up all over! These are clubs where you come read a book of your choice and then discuss your book with other club attendees.  

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.

Seed Library Event: Back to Eden Gardening Method

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Kids, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Please join us as Connie Hamblin presents the Back to Eden method of gardening.

Colorado Classics Association: Ancient Magic

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:

Join Dr. Britta Ager from the Colorado Classics Association for an informational lecture on ancient magic. This program is part of PPLD's Winter Adult Reading Program.

Drumming with Bob Hall

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Enjoy a hands on drumming adventure with Bob Hall from The Kusogea Nobi Drum Ensemble.  This is an energizing, interactive experience for all ages.  

Yo-Yo Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Community Public, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Want to learn how to yo-yo like a pro? Come to Yo-Yo Club! Open to all experience levels. For ages 9+.  

See more programs like this by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/vzpc4kw

Stranger Things Craft Afternoon

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a variety of crafts to showcase your love of the show on buttons, magnets, and more, while connecting with other Stranger Things fans!

 

This program is part of the Winter Adult Reading Program.

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
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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.

Fantasy Mini-Book Keychains

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Winter Adult Reading Program

All your favorite fantasy reads mythological stories, and more. Make key chains of these books to have with you wherever you go.