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: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
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 "Adult" group.
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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:

CST Training

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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: 97
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.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Tai Chi Swords

9:00am - 10:30am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the uniquely Chinese dance-like Jian (straight sword) and DaoI (broadsword) forms. The Jian sword form is fairly meditative, while the Daol sword form is quite energetic.

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 "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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
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:

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannel boards, puppets, songs and activities.

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
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.

Virtual Storytime for Kids

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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.

Baby Time - in the Library

10:30am - 11:30am
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, Baby Time will be held in the library, as the community room will be used for voting.

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

USCIS Naturalization

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult, All
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, All
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults
Event Details:

USCIS Naturalization Ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. and honors individuals becoming naturalized United States citizens.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Library Explorers

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

PPLD Library Explorer programs serve adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and their caregivers.

Ages 18+. No registration required for this free program.

 

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Dr. Natalie Abramson, a child psychologist at Children's Hospital Colorado, provides parents with what signs to look for and how to address possible bullying with their kids. #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth

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

Old Colorado City Book Group

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

The Old Colorado City Book Group meets monthly. Check attached pdf or call us for this month's title. Light refreshments offered, but feel free to bring your own lunch and join us in a lively discussion!

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

Parenting Little Ones Q&A: Music and Second Languages

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids 0-5, Adult, Family
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Adult, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Kids, Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Have questions about parenting little ones?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tai Chi Swords

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Learn the uniquely Chinese dance-like Jian (straight sword) and Dao (broadsword) forms (Note that these are Tai chi sword forms). The Jian sword form is fairly meditative, while the Dao sword form is quite energetic.

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 "Adult" group.

GED / HISET / TASC CLASS

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E1
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 "Teen" group.

Escape Room: European Vacation

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Play an online, interactive escape room with other teens!

Your school is sending a group of students to Europe for free.  But in order to win the trip, you must show off your European geography knowledge to escape the room!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Street Art Calligraphy

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This workshop is a hands-on exploration of creative text design. Students make a stylized graffiti piece using collage techniques and new font skills. Ages 12-18. Registration is recommended. #teensmake

This event is in the "Adult" group.

SPEAK ENGLISH

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: SPEAK ENGLISH
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.

GED / HISET / TASC CLASS

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E1
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.

APPR Author presentation - Emma Donoghue

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, APPR: All Pikes Peak Reads
Event Details:

Please join us for a virtual presentation and Q&A with Emma Donoghue, APPR author of The Pull of the Stars.

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

PenPop!

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.