Ruth Holley Library will be temporarily closed for approximately one week starting Mon., Dec. 2 to complete roof repairs.

All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 27 and will be closed on Thu., Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Rockrimmon Library will close on Sun., Dec. 1.

Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

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Laptop Lab

9:00am - 10:00am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Event Details:

Library laptops are available for use in our downstairs meeting room. Library staff will be on hand either to assist with personal projects from job skills to Microsoft Office products, or provide practice materials on computer basics.

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

Tai Chi Swords

9:00am - 10:30am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the uniquely Chinese dance-like Jian (straight sword) and DaoI (broadsword) forms. The Jian sword form is fairly meditative, while the Daol sword form is quite energetic.

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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 "Adult" group.

AARP Tax-Aide

9:00am - 5:30pm
Adult
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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.

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.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
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:

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

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This event is in the "Family" group.

Spring Break: Puppets & Things on Strings

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Mark Hellerstein presents a program of laughs, music, audience participation, a touch of magic and storytelling for of all ages. Families will enjoy silly hand puppets and a full stage marionette show of Jack and the Beanstalk. For all ages.

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

Spring Break: Top Hogs of the Wild West

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Real pigs doing real tricks! John Vincent and his porcine friends present a family fun show that will educate, entertain, and amaze the audience! You will not believe what a pig can do until you see it with your own eyes! For all ages.

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

Spring Break: Super Snakes

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Event Details:

Celebrate our natural environment! Experience a visit with a variety of snakes from Nature's Educators. Discover how to identify which snakes are venomous, learn what snakes eat, find out where they live, and how they find their prey.

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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.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has made the decision to cancel all public programs and events, in addition to all public meeting and study room reservations, effective Mon., March 16, through Tue., March 31, in light of the evolving si

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

Baby Time

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:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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This event is in the "Family" group.

Spring Break: Cool Science

10:30am - 11:30am
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:

It may be spring break, but there's still time for one more blast of cold temperatures - liquid nitrogen cold! Find out what -322°F is like and what it can do to ordinary things as we demonstrate some really Cool Science! For ages 5 – 12.

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

Spring Break: Puppets & Things on Strings

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Mark Hellerstein presents a program of laughs, music, audience participation, a touch of magic and storytelling for of all ages. Families will enjoy silly hand puppets and a full stage marionette show of Jack and the Beanstalk. For all ages.

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

Ukulele for Elementary School Age Children

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

The ukulele is a surprisingly easy instrument to learn. This program is for children ages 5-11 who know how to play as well as those who want to learn how to play the ukulele. If you have a uke, bring it along.

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This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

WARP Myths and Pizza!

Discuss myths together around the table, while enjoying pizza! 

 

Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Library Explorers: Karaoke

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

PPLD Library Explorer programs serve adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. Free your inner songbird! Choose a tune and we'll play the music to back you up. Props will be provided.

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.

Spring Break: Top Hogs of the Wild West

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Real pigs doing real tricks! John Vincent and his porcine friends present a family fun show that will educate, entertain, and amaze the audience! You will not believe what a pig can do until you see it with your own eyes! For all ages.

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

Old Colorado City Book Group

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

The Old Colorado City Book Group meets monthly. Check attached pdf or call us for this month's title. Light refreshments offered, but feel free to bring your own lunch and join us in a lively discussion!

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

Chair Yoga

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Restore balance, focus, and increase vitality by strengthening and stretching your body, clearing your mind and tuning into your breath.  With the use of chairs, we explore the poses with a slow steady practice of movement and breath.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bi-Weekly Advertising Meeting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Training Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Regular meeting to plan advertising efforts 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Education Tutoring

1:00pm - 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 Tutor

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Adult Education Tutoring

1:00pm - 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 Tutor

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Library 21c Art Inspiration

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

To ensure everyone’s health and safety, Pikes Peak Library District will cancel all public programs, in addition to meeting and study room reservations, effective Mon., March 16, through Tue., March 31.

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

Spinning Group

1:30pm - 3:45pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

We welcome everyone who wants to spin or learn about spinning. There will be extra spinning wheels and fiber so drop-ins have the opportunity to give it a try. This is a fun way to get to know other spinners and all levels are welcome.

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

Spring Break: Puppets & Things on Strings

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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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
Event Details:

Mark Hellerstein presents a program of laughs, music, audience participation, a touch of magic and storytelling for of all ages. Families will enjoy silly hand puppets and a full stage marionette show of Jack and the Beanstalk.

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.

Make II Open Hours at Library 21c

2:00pm - 8:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

During Open Hours, Make II is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis.

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

LEGO Build

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Join us for an after school adventure: jigsaw puzzles, table games, art projects and more. This program is for school aged kids and their siblings.

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This event is in the "Family" group.

ERC OPEN HOURS 3 - 6 P.M.

3:00pm - 6:00pm
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 "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!

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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Practice upcycling by turning an old t-shirt into a tote bag for yourself! Working with other tweens, weave more old T-shirts into a collaborative piece of artwork to display in the library.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Anime Club: Teens Eat Classy Ramen

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: 10
Event Details:

This month for Anime Club, we will be learning something new!

Tired of the same old instant ramen? Come learn some quick, easy ways to spice up your ramen, then sample the results! 

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

After School Hangout: Pet Rocks

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Event Details:

A space to come after school where you can hangout, play, create, or even study! Light after school snacks provided. Occurs every Thursday! Ages 8-12.

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 "Adult" group.

Speak German

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

A conversation group for non-native speakers who wish to practice German. Some German language skills are recommended. For questions about this group, please email jgoodwin@ppld.org.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

SPEAK ENGLISH

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Great Decisions Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Great Decisions is the largest discussion program on America’s role in world affairs.