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 "Kids 0-5" group.
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Educational Resource Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Explore and discover the secret life of owls, learning about their nightly forays into fields and forests, and understanding their unusual digestive systems through hands-on owl pellet dissection!

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 (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Census Drop-in Help 10a-12p (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
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.
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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.
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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 (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

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 (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

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 (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

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.

Music and Movement (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

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.
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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.

One Book Colorado: Storytime

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

Head to your library to pick up a free book for your 4 year old April 13-26, 2020! Attend a special Storytime to hear the 2020 One Book Colorado winner and do fun interactive activities geared towards the winning title! 

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

Storytime (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

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.
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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 "Kids 0-5" group.

Virtual Storytime for Kids

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Class
Event Details:

 

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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 (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

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 (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

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

MAKE @ East Open Hours (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

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 - 10 Things I Hate About You

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:

In honor of Shakepeare's Birthday, come watch this fun adaptation.

This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Family
Event Type: Class
Event Details:

10-week LENA Start parent session in partnership with CPCD.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Attendees will experiment with using various household items as paintbrushes and explore the different shapes and patterns that can be created. 

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

ShopBot CNC Badging Class (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Type: Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

In this 2 hour group badging class, learn how to use PPLD’s CNC router. After the completion of this class, participants will be able to use the library’s CNC on their own during Open Hours in the makerspace at Library 21c.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Coherence -Community Movie Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a film discussion every Friday at 4pm! Each week we will feature 5 different film selections from Kanopy. You will have all week to watch the film, then join us for the discussion Fridays at 4pm.

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

Finally Friday (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

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:

Join us for an after school adventure! You provide the imagination, we provide the supplies. Something new every week!

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

I Am Big Bird - Community Movie Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior, All
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior, All
Event Type: Adults, Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Friday night is movie night! Join PPLD on Fridays for weekly movie discussions. Each week we will feature several movies from PPLD’s streaming movie service, Kanopy, then host curated discussions about the selected movies.

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 (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

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.

Melancholia - Community Movie Discussion

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for a film discussion! Each week we will feature 5 different film selections from Kanopy. You will have all week to watch the film, then join us for the discussion.

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

Sea Fever - Community Movie Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a film discussion every Friday at 4pm! Each week we will feature 5 different film selections from Kanopy and Hoopla. You will have all week to watch the film, then join us for the discussion Fridays at 4pm.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Teens Sew: DIY Scrunchies (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Become the VSCO girl of your dreams (or court one) and create your very own handsewn scrunchie!  Ages 12-18 only. Registration required.

#teenssew #teensmake

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All" group.
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Art Aloud reception and poetry slam (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, All
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:

Enjoy an art exhibit inspired by poetry and even meet some of the artists.

Share or listen to poetry in the Recording Studio. (Bring a USB to take your recording home too). 

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

Kids Make Art: "Balloon" Dog Paintings (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

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:

This project, inspired by Jeff Koons’ iconic Balloon Dog series, is just plain fun!