All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 4 p.m. on Tue., Dec. 31 and be closed on Wed., Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day.

All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Tue., Dec. 24 and Wed., Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

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

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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
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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.

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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Computer Classes
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Are you frustrated with your smartphone? Confused by the Internet? Come get your questions answered about your smartphone, tablet, computer or eReader.

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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
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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.

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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
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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.

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Toddler Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

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
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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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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
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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.

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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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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
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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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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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Your princess and prince will love our Fairytale Ball consisting of music and movement activities. Costumes are welcome at this 30-minute program! For ages 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:

Children use their imagination and build masterpieces using various types of blocks in this drop-in program. For ages 0 - 5, with caring adult.


#ImagineYourStory #Ages0-5 #SummerAdventure #earlyliteracy

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

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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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Get ready to wiggle, jiggle, and giggle to Jodi's imaginative and interactive original music. This musical act covers a wide range of styles from rock and country to calypso and blues. For all ages.

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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
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Children’s staff from around the district host a sing-along and read a children’s book. Videos premiere at 10:30 a.m. each week!

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Qi Gong (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

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
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Learn Qi Gong with Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor. No experience necessary. Everyone welcome. philipselva@yahoo.com

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Fandom: Star Wars Origami

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
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Learn how to make Star Wars spacecraft out of paper!

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
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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: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
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All adult handicrafters aged 18 and over are welcome -- knitters, cross stitchers, crocheters, beaders, etc... BRING YOUR OWN PROJECT, share ideas, learn new skills. Light refreshments served.

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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace, Teen
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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: 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
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Can your child design a bridge that the three Billy goats gruff can use to cross the river? For ages 5 - 12.


#summeradventure #STEM #fairytales #engineering #elementary #ImagineYourStory #kidsmake #ages5-12 #summermake

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Summer Fun: Jodi Koplin's JigglejamNL

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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Get ready to wiggle, jiggle, and giggle to Jodi's imaginative and interactive original music. This musical act covers a wide range of styles from rock and country to calypso and blues. For all ages.

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(Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)Finally Friday

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
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Join us for an after school adventure! You provide the imagination, we provide the supplies. Something new every week! Ages 7-12.

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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
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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
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Get ready for the Midsummer Ball!

Ward off evil with your own protective amulets and create a blinged-out goblet.

 #SummerAdventure #TeensMake #MidsummerBall #Folklore #booklife #summermake

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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.