All Pikes Peak Library District locations are closed Wed., Dec. 10, and Thu., Dec. 11, to implement the new Integrated Library System.

The catalog and PPLD app will be unavailable through Thu., Dec. 11.

This event is in the "Adult" group

CONNECT Group

9:15am–10:15am
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Social group connecting people with resources, conversation, and support.

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

Summer Fun: Kids House of Joy

9:30am–10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Sing, shake, and shimmy into a completely new world with Kids House of Joy! This family band goes on a wild journey into eight countries using 10 instruments and your vivid imagination.

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

Senior Chats

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

All seniors are welcome to share conversation and a cup of coffee in this casual discussion group.

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

Book Break

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5
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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
This event is in the "Family" group

Music and Movement Family Dance Party

10:30am–11:00am
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
Event Details:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For 2-5 year old children, with a favorite adult. Older siblings are welcome, too!

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

Tiny Toddler Time - in the Library

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Children's area
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

During election days, storytime will be held in

the library, as community room will be used for voting.

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

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 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:

1- and 2-year-old children, with a favorite adult, enjoy rhymes, music and movement, and a few short books.

 

#summeradventure #earlyliteracy #toddlers

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

STEM: Geometry Art

10:30am–11:30am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Children focus on two Reggio-inspired practices - the use of loose parts and other inspiring materials and the role of collaboration and co-construction. They can work together or alone to create geometric art. For ages 5 - 12.

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

Summer Fun: Kids House of Joy

10:30am–11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Sing, shake, and shimmy into a completely new world with Kids House of Joy! This family band goes on a wild journey into eight countries using 10 instruments and your vivid imagination.

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
Event Details:

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 "Teen" group

Teens Gaming: Dungeons & Dragons Combat Basics

11:00am–12:00pm
Teen
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Welcome Back to Dungeons and Dragons Basics! Join in to learn how combat works in D&D 5E and become the mightiest fighter of them all! We will be covering everything from movement speed to death saving throws.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Virtual Mindful Movement and Meditation

1:00pm–1:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join instructor Ambrie Sward for this virtual mindful movement class that will include meditation and stretches to build the mind/body connection.  All skill levels welcome.  Zoom link will be emailed to particip

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

Computer & Device Help

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Computers & Tech
Event Details:

Are you frustrated with your smartphone? Confused by the Internet? Come get your questions answered about your smartphone, tablet, computer or eReader.

This event is in the "All" group

Knit One & Crochet Too

1:30pm–3:00pm
All
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: All
Event Type: Intergenerational, Makerspace
Event Details:

Bring a project to work on, share ideas, and socialize with fellow knitters and crocheters. This is NOT a class. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Children's Services meeting

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Children's Services meeting

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

Summer Fun: Make Sound Effects with Patti Smithsonian

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:

Hear a spooky story, tell a story with funny sound effects, and make your own Thunder Tube with help from master storyteller, Patti Smithsonian.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group

High Prairie Cat Planters

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cut recycled bottles into cute cat (or other animal) shapes to get your container garden started!  Participants will pick up program supplies from library.  Program will be conducted virtually.  Program supplies must be pick

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

Make II Open Hours at Library 21c

2:00pm–6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All" group

All-Ages Knitting Group

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adult, All
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: All-Ages Knitting Group
Age Group: Adult, All
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational
Event Details:

An all-ages knitting group that meets every Wednesday in the Study Room. Practice materials are provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own materials! Some instruction provided for those new to the world of knitting.

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

CANCELLED: KidsMake: Build a Zoo

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a mini zoo to take home and enjoy all summer. For ages 5-12.

This program cannot accommodate daycare groups.

#summeradventure #elementary #ImagineYourStory #kidsart #kidsmake #ages5-12 #summermake

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

Mother Daughter Craft

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mothers and daughters make a craft together to take home. All supplies provided through the generosity of the Ruth Holley Friends of the Library. Register daughter's name only. Space is limited.

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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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

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read dogs!

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Tech Lab

6:00pm–7:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Kids, Studios, Makerspace, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

The first Wednesday of most months, join us for an open tech lab to experiment with various electronics and robotics activities. All ages welcome!