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.

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.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 9:45am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

This program gives toddlers an introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading. (For one and two-year olds and caregivers.) Approximately 20 minutes.

 

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

Summer Fun: Meet the Goats

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:

Come and learn about our frisky goat friends from Wishing Star Farm. We will have a goat-related craft for you during this interactive program with live animals for all ages.

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

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

This program gives toddlers an introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading. (For one and two-year olds and caregivers.) Approximately 20 minutes.

 

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

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

This program gives an introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading for 1 and 2-year-old children and caregivers.

#summeradventure #earlyliteracy #toddlers

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Library Explorers Music & Movement

10:00am - 10:45am
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Fun music & movement for adults of all abilities. Please call 719-531-6333 X 6313 for more information.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL WRITING GROUP

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

ESL students who wish to improve their writing skills need to have a basic understanding of grammar structure, tense usage, vocabulary, and how to commit thought processes and ideas onto paper.

Interested?

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

Library 21c Virtual Briargate Book Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Please join us for the Library 21c Virtual Briargate Book Club for ages 18+. The July meeting is virtual and has a new book title.

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.

Stay and Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Join us for open-ended play! We’ll have fun toys to enhance your child’s early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together.

For ages 1-3 years old. No registration required.

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.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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

Bubble, Bubble, Pop! Dance!

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Who doesn’t love bubbles? Shake and move at this 30-minute dance party with bubbles. For ages 0 - 5.

#Music&Movement #KidsDance #ImagineYourStory #Ages0-5 #SummerAdventure #earlyliteracy

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

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

#summeradventure #familyprograms #imagineyourstory #summerfun

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

Summer Fun: Meet the Goats

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:

Come and learn about our frisky goat friends from Wishing Star Farm. We will have a goat-related craft for you during this interactive program with live animals for all ages.

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 will invite you to join in a sing-along and then read a children’s book. Videos are not live, so you can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you.

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

Stay and Play

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Join us for open-ended play! We’ll have fun toys to enhance your child’s early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together.

For ages 1-3 years old. No registration required.

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

Teens Gaming: Ticket to Ride

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:

Join us for a tutorial and some strategy discussion for the massively popular board game, Ticket to Ride, which is available for checkout at certain Library locations! 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Ruth Holley Lunch and a Book

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Virtual Court Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Book Group
Event Details:

Bring a lunch and join us for a discussion of

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Virtual Mindful Movement and Meditation

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 97
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
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Computer Classes
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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun - The New Mexico Yo-Yo Slinger #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:

Experience a new program celebrating the magic of the yo-yo with Luke Renner as he demonstrates award-winning tricks that will mystify and delight!  For ages 5+

 

 

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

STEM: SCIENCE OF LIGHT

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Why are sunsets red? Why is the sky blue? Exploring optics (the science of light), attendees will work together to answer such questions while exploring light and color by making their own color wheel spinner. For ages 5 - 12.

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 "All" group.

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, All
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, All
Event Type: Kids, Intergenerational
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve your fluency by sharing a story with one of our loveable Paws to Read dogs!

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 "Tween 9-12" group.

Tween Twist: Fantastical Candy Sushi

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Let your imagination run wild as you make yummy candy sushi using Rice Krispy treats and a variety of candy. For ages 9 - 12.

#summeradventure #ImagineYourStory #tweensmake #tweenseat #ages9-12

This event is in the "Adult" group.

SPEAK ENGLISH

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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.

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

PPGS General Meeting

6:00pm - 8:45pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

Monthly public meeting for Pikes Peak Genealogy Society. Public is welcome