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

Colorado Classics Association: Myth and the Unconscious

10:00am - 11:00am
Teen, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:

Join PPLD and Dr. Marcia Dobson for a lecture on Myth and the Unconscious. Dr. Dobson is a Professor at Colorado College in the Classics Department, where she teaches Ancient Greek

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

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

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
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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
Event Details:

PPLD Adult Education Tutoring. 

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

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.

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

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.

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:Rocket Academy

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Do you dream of traveling to the stars? Join us for Rocket Academy and learn all about space, rockets, and what it takes to be an astronaut.

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

Adult Drop-In: Mermaid Shell Pendant

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Join a pearl bead and shell and add some glitter to create a pendant with an under the sea vibe!

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.

Legendary Ladies

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Commemorate Women's History Month with the Pikes Peak Library District and the Legendary Ladies!

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.

Rocket Academy

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

ALL OLD COLORADO CITY LIBRARY SPRING BREAK EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT THE WESTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER, 1628 W Bijou St. Colorado Springs, CO 80904.

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

Who Gives A Scrap? Scrap Exchange

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

In collaboration with Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center, we are hosting an arts, craft and hobby material exchange!

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

1:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Toddler Create and Play

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Makerspace
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that art making builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts?

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Cancelled-Advanced Altered Books

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Want to take your book folding game up a notch? This program teaches more advanced paper folding techniques. For ages 16+. Registration is required.

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

Painting with Mocktails

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Congregational Church, 103 Pawnee Ave
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Class, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Paint a cherry blossom tree while enjoying delicious spring-themed mocktails! No prior painting experience is required. All supplies will be provided. For ages 18+. Registration is required. #18andup

 

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

Stay & Play

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
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.

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

Yo-Yo Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
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

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

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
Event Details:

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.

#learnatyourlibrary