Pikes Peak Library District is closed Fri., Jan. 16, for staff development and Mon., Jan. 19, to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The eLibrary, as well as other online services and resources, will still be available.

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Marketing Team Meeting

9:00am–10:00am
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
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Weekly meeting of the marketing team. 

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WestlawNext Class (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

9:00am–10:00am
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult
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Come learn how to use WestlawNext, a legal research database available at Penrose Library. Participants will learn how to search for cases, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources.

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Toddler Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

9:30am–10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
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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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Toddler Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

9:30am–10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
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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: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
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Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story.  For ages 2-3 accompanied by a favorite adult.

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Stay & Play (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

10:00am–10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
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Did you know that block play increases a child's language development? Drop in to build, balance, stack and crash with a variety of different blocks and other educational toys.

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Toddler Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

10:00am–10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
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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: Venue
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What is a didgeridoo? Experience a world of music with Michael Smallwood in this interactive and hilarious program about unique musical instruments from around the globe. For ages 3-12.

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District Discovery Check-In

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
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This meeting likely won’t be a full hour every time, but let’s establish some time for us all to chat about Discovery and its progress.

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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
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Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! Join us for this special storytime involving music and movement, aimed at ages 2 and 3 years old.

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Toddler Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
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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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Toddler Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
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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: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
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Capture a cloud, make snow in the summer, take a vapor shower, have a pipeline race, and make dirty water clean with Colorado Springs Utilities wacky water conservation worker. For ages 5-12.

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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
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Meet Cathy’s Critters and get very close to a variety of animals, including sugar gliders, hedgehogs, snakes, and reptiles! Add to the fun by making your own unique animal craft. For ages 3 - 12.

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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Children's area
Age Group: Kids 0-5
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During election days, Summer Story Time will be held in the library, as community room will be used for voting.

Summer is here, and it is time for Big Kids and their siblings, to come and listen to slightly longer stories.

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Virtual KidsMAKE: Baked cotton balls

10:30am–11:30am
Kids 0-5
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
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Children’s staff from around the district lead an art or make project for kids ages 5 - 12. Videos premiere at 10:30 a.m. each week!

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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult
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Programs for adults of all abilities

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
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What is a didgeridoo? Experience a world of music with Michael Smallwood in this interactive and hilarious program about unique musical instruments from around the globe. For ages 3-12.

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Teen Tech: 3D Design Basics - Safety Key

12:00pm–1:00pm
Teen 13-18
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Teen 13-18
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Model a 3D-printed "safety key" in TinkerCAD based on Muthu Vellayappan's designs.

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Library Branch: East Library
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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.

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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

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

1:00pm–8:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, Adult
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
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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: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Computers & Tech
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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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Messy Art! (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
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Experience open-ended, creative exploration of art away from home, encouraging children to get messy and focus on the process of creation rather than the final product.

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Makerspace Summer Open House (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Celebrate summer with PPLD’s makerspaces! You’re invited to stop by, sip some lemonade, and gather inspiration for your next project. We’ll have a summery craft, tech toys, and a 3D printing demonstration. Don’t miss it!

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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Teen 13-18
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Summer Adventure: Play laser tag at the Library! Or Outside the Library! Fountain Library will be hosting this event on the nature trail behind the library. Please wear closed toe shoes and dress appropriately. 

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Make II Open Hours at Library 21c (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

2:00pm–8:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, Adult, Senior
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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.

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COFFEE TALK

3:00pm–3:45pm
Adult, Senior
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Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a virtual current events discussion moderated by PPLD staff. Topics of discussion can range from current events to pop culture to gardening to a favorite book you are reading.

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Virtual Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
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Join us for a virtual book discussion.. Share what you have been reading and get recommendations from other readers. Also learn about PPLD’s resources to help you find your next great read! Use the link below to join the discussion.

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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: German Conversation Group (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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Join other intermediate to native speakers to practice your German conversation skills!

Please note this group is not the best fit for beginning speakers.

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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
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Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!

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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
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Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. All abilities welcome in this drop-in children's program.

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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
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Let your child practice reading and build fluency by reading to a Paws to Read dog.

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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen 13-18
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Indulge in tasty beverages inspired by drinks enjoyed by gods and royalty in ancient times.  #SummerAdventure #TeensEat #ImagineYourStory #booklife #folklore #lifeskills #hangout

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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
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Join us for a free yoga class. Certified instructors will take you through a non-heated Vinyasa yoga flow class emphasizing basic poses, correct alignment, and breathing techniques.

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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
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Teen volunteers help children in grades K-5 with reading.

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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen 13-18
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Play D&D with other teens, led by volunteer Dragon Masters. No experience is required. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/vms6qq3, call (719) 531-6333, or visit East Library or Library 21c.

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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen 13-18, Adult
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Paint a kraken and enjoy summer themed mocktails! No prior painting experience required and all supplies will be provided. For ages 18+. #18andup  #SummerMake  #ImagineYourStory #SummerAdventure