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

Virtual Yoga

9:00am–10:00am
Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Registration Required
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 "Adult" group

ABE Class

9:00am–11:30am
Adult
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

This class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.

This event is in the "Adult" group
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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:

For adults wanting to improve their workplace and every day English language skills. Classes provide instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Registration is required.

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

Toddler Time

9:30am–10:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument 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

Early Literacy: Fairytale Ball

10:00am–10:30am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Your princess and prince will love our Fairytale Ball consisting of music and movement activities. Costumes are welcome at this 30 minute program! For ages 0-5.

Room location may change.

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

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
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.

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

Summer Dance Party

10:30am–11:15am
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:

Celebrate a fantastic summer and shake off those back-to-school blues with a special half hour of shimmying, toe-tapping, and twirling. Kids of all ages welcome along with their grownups.  

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

Baby Time

10:30am–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:

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.

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

STEM: Fairy Tale Challenge

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:

Can your child design a bridge that the three Billy goats gruff can use to cross the river? For ages 5 - 12. If you are bringing a group of 10 or more, please contact us at 719-531-6333 x1416 so we can adequately prepare.

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

Virtual KidsSTEM: Hippopotamus Toothpaste!

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 lead a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) based project for kids ages 5 - 12. Videos premiere at 10:30 a.m. each week!

 

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

Sand Creek Book Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Authors & Book Groups, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way to enjoy books and meet new people? Join the Sand Creek Book Club! Every month we dissect stories, share ideas, and learn from each other. Light refreshments served.

 

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

Teens Eat: Harry Potter Birthday Treats

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:

Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with us! Today we'll be recreating Hagrid's unique birthday cake.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Bi-Weekly Advertising Meeting

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Training Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Regular meeting to plan advertising efforts 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Library 21c Art Inspiration

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore art techniques including painting and drawing for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided.

Ages 18+. Registration required for this free program.

This event is in the "Adult" group

ABE CLASS

2:00pm–4:30pm
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:

This class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.

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–8:00pm
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 "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teens Eat: Back to School Snacks

2:30pm–3:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Get ready for the school year with some nostalgic snacks.  A food waiver and registration are required. Please download the waiver and bring it with you to the program. 

For ages 9-15.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Video Gaming Tournament

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Challenge other gamers to see who is the best! Snacks will be provided. For ages 12 - 18. In the teen area. #SummerAdventure #Hangout #TeensGame #ImagineYourStory

This event is in the "Adult" group

ABE CLASS

5:30pm–8:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

This class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.

This event is in the "Adult" group

SPEAK ENGLISH

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

PenPop!

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s geek out!  Join our Penrose team each week to discuss your favorite genres/topics in pop culture.  Each week we will discuss a different topic.  On July 30th, topic TBD.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Community Conversation - Building Police and Community Relations

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Recent events have our community, like others around the nation, hurting. Biased policing has become a point of discussion as violence crossing racial lines has provoked racial tensions and led to large scale protests.