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: 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 beat out rhythms using rhythm sticks using their imagination for this interactive 30-minute 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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Using a parachute, children engage in songs, rhymes, and games in this interactive 30-minute program. For ages 0 - 5, with caring adult.

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This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
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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, S.T.E.A.M.
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Capture a cloud, make snow in the summer, take a vapor shower,  a pipeline race, and make dirty water clean with Colorado Springs Utilities’ wacky water conservation worker. For ages 5 - 12.

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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!

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

Tween Twist: Automata (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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Learn how to construct a simple machine out of paper and cardboard that will make a figure spin or go up and down with the use of cranks and cams. Linking two or more systems together is even more fun! For tweens and teens, ages 9 - 18.

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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Learn how to use the makerspace’s wood-burning multitools to design and create a custom wood-burning design. All materials provided.
 
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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

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

Teen Fandom: DIY Sailor Moon Tiara

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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Are you a fan of fighting evil by moonlight? Then this is the craft for you! With only a few simple  supplies, all available at your local craft store, you too can complete your Sailor Scout Look.

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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 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 - Imagination: What's Your Destination?

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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Dare to venture on a fantastic journey of imagination with Puppet Tales as you meet silly puppet characters and witness amazing magical illusions. For ages 3 - 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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Join the Dinosaur Resource Center to learn about dinosaurs and other flying and marine reptiles. Touch claws, teeth, and skulls of these marvelous animals. For ages 5-12.

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All Ages Interactive Movie: Little Shop of Horrors (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adults, Community Public, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Movie, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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Don’t feed the plants! But do come to an interactive viewing of the 80’s horror comedy movie Little Shop of Horrors. Surprise goodie bags and scripts will be provided so everyone can play along.

Rated PG-13

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

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.

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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Play laser tag at the library! All Westside teens are welcome to take part in this AFTER HOURS event at the Old Colorado City Library, 2418 W. Pikes Peak Avenue, as you roam the aisles shooting members of the opposing team.