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.  The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

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

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Circ Meeting

9:00am - 10:00am
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Meeting

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

Census Drop-in Help 10a-12p

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Census Drop-in Help 10a-12p
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Seniors
Event Details:

Have questions about the 2020 US Census? Come by and talk with a staff member; we are happy to help answer your questions.

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.

Movin’ & Groovin’: Surfin' Safari at the Beach

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

Children ages five and under (and their grown-ups) are invited to catch a wave and party down at the beach with us! Shorts, shades, and other appropriate beach wear are encouraged.

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

Spring Break: Puppets & Things on Strings

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Mark Hellerstein presents a program of laughs, music, audience participation, a touch of magic and storytelling for of all ages.

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.

Spring Break: Cool Science

10:30am - 11:30am
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:

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!

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

Spring Break: Super Snakes

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

 

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

Little Hands Art

11:15am - 11:45am
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
Event Details:

Bring your child ages 2-5 for a special art project!

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

Upcycled Cardmaking

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Sparkles, paint and paper - "Oh My!"  Create unique mixed-media cards to have on hand for birthdays, thank you's or just because; made from upcycled materials such as brown paper bags, corrugated cardboard and fun vintage paper.

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

Senior Matinee - The Princess Bride

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Movie, Seniors
Event Details:

Come enjoy free popcorn and a movie

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: Puppets & Things on Strings

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

LEGO Build

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Show off your creativity with this family event. Please do not bring your own LEGOs and all masterpieces remain at the library. (However, donations are gladly accepted!) Join us on the fourth Friday of the month.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Myths and Pizza

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Winter Adult Reading Program

Take turns reading a classic myth together around the table, while enjoying a pizza meal! 

 

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

Spring Break: Super Snakes

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:

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.

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

Kids Make Art: Sensory Tiles

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Your child will use process art to create a colorful sensory tile with fun, assorted materials and a vinyl record that they can display at home! Ages 5-12