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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

This adult book group meets the first Friday of every month at 9:00 a.m.  Please call the Palmer Lake Library for the current book title.

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

Spanish Music Lingua (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join Cinthia Frame from Colorado Springs Music Lingua in a unique program that teaches Spanish to children ages 8 and under using a fun mix of music, movement, art, drama, and storytelling.

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.

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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Maker/Artist in Residence, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:

When you think of your community, what comes to mind?

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.

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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.

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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:

Storytimes at the library introduce children ages 3 through 7 to picture books, flannel board stories, finger plays, music, art, poetry, film, and puppetry.

No registration required for this free event.

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.

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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 "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

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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.

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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Homeschoolers will be introduced to the still life works of French Impressionist Berthe Morisot, then create a colorful inspired bouquet of their own.

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.

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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 "Teen" group.
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Help with library programs, events, and decorate the Teen Space at Penrose! Teen Volunteer applications required. Ages 12-18 only. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bel Canto -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 "Adult" group.

Emma - 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: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a film discussion every Friday at 4pm! Each week we will feature 5 different film selections from our streaming services. 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.
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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! Make your very own jeweled dragon egg with push pins and Styrofoam. Keep them warm and they just might hatch! Ages 7-12.

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.

Moving Stories - 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: 20
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.

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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.

Rubber - 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 "Adult" group.

The Florida Project - 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: 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.

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Love playing board games? Want to try out new games each month and meet other teens interested in board games? Come to the Teen TableTop Gaming at Library 21c.

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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:

Learn how to do water marbling with spray paint and create beautiful marbled flowers. 

For ages 12-18. Registration is required

#teensmake

This event is in the "All" group.
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational
Event Details:

First Friday of every month, April-December. Join us for light refreshments, and to view the art on display in our meeting room and display case. Then embark on the First Friday Art Walk through the rest of Old Colorado City.