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.  The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

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: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Community Private, PPLD: Internal
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Take-down:  State Election

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Virtual Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 82
Event Details:

Join local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman in this virtual yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners. Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class.

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: 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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For two and three-year-old children, with a favorite adult.

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

Baby Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
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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
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies. Space is limited.

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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.

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

Baby Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
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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
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies. Space is limited.

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

Teens Make: Mythological Amulets

11:00am - 12:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

As part of the mythology theme for Summer Adventure, learn how to make a Rowan Berry Brooch! Rowan berries were used in Scottish folklore to ward off evil. Join us every Monday for a new craft!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Taste of PILLAR II (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Description Coming Soon! A Taste of PILLAR II is a monthly series of classes offered by PILLAR Institute for Lifelong Learning and PPLD at various library locations.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

SPEAK ENGLISH

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

Speak English groups are informal English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills. Each group meets once a week for two hours. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.

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.

Summer Fun: Family Concert with Steve Weeks #2

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
Event Details:

Come join Steve for a second program filled with music and humor, as he performs his hit songs. Be prepared to laugh and sing, and bring your dancing shoes! For all ages.

 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Event Details:

We'll be using tempera paint and brushes to create brightly colored and textured paper. After reading a favorite book or two by Eric Carle, we'll use our special paper to create stars and moons to make a mobile. For ages 5 - 12.

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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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Your child can practice reading and build fluency by reading to a specially trained Paws to Read dog.

Meet this special dog in the Children's Area.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Educational Resource Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Designed for school-age kids, this come-and-go program takes place during open hours in the ERC on most Mondays in June and July. Each program features a different art, craft, or STEM activity. No registration required.

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This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Come stop by the ERC! Located on the upper floor of East Library. Call 531.6333 x1416 if you have any questions.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn to code with Google! Using an evaluated curriculum from the computer scientists at Google, learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Cat Cafe

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join fellow cat enthusiasts, and hopefully a few extroverted cats, for a virtual cat cafe! Meet nearby cats and their humans, learn how cats and their humans are making the most of time at home, and challenges everyone may be facing.

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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Children practice reading and building fluency by reading to a Paws-to-Read dog.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Movie Night: Frozen II (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Movie, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Escape the summer heat with a showing of the movie Frozen II. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required.

This event is in the "All" group.

Interactive Reader's Advisory

7:00pm - 8:00pm
All
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

If you have reached the end of your watch list or reading list and need a few new recommendations, join us on Facebook Mondays and Thursdays for some real-t