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: 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: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
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Join this lively group of hand crafters to share ideas, socialize, and, of course, work on a project!

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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: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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Music and movement for twos and threes and a caring adult. Families welcome.

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

#ImagineYourStory #Ages0-5 #SummerAdventure #earlyliteracy

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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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Who doesn’t love bubbles? Shake and move at this 30-minute dance party with bubbles. For ages 0 - 5, with caring adult.


#Music&Movement #KidsDance #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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Ann Lincoln creates a one-woman Renaissance Faire as she imagines what it would be like to be a magical, juggling storyteller. Enjoy laughter, magic, juggling, and live animals in this energetic performance. 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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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
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Bring your child ages 2-5 for a special art project!

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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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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Class, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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Aimed at beginners who have never played guitar before, participants will play a song in the first five minutes!  Students learn to make chords, strum, count in rhythm, change chords, and play/sing familiar songs from a variety of genres.&nbs

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Fandom: Drawing Characters - Avatar the Last Airbender

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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Missing Avatar: The Last Airbender as much as we are? Learn how to draw your favorite characters in this tutorial!

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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: 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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Summer Fun - Jeanie B!

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids 0-5, Family
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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Jeanie B’s interactive music program is energetic, entertaining, and educational! If you like singing, dancing, and silliness, you will not want to miss this program. For all ages.

 

 

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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, Tweens
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Celebrate summer by greeting the sun with yoga and a story, painting sun medallions, making nature crowns, creating shadow art, and assembling “time capsule” envelopes containing hopes and dreams for the year ahead. For ages 5 – 12.

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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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Ann Lincoln creates a one-woman Renaissance Faire as she imagines what it would be like to be a magical juggling storyteller. Enjoy laughter, magic, juggling, and live animals in this energetic performance. For all ages.

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Finally Friday (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

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.