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.

Drive-In Storytime at East Library

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

We have missed bringing you Storytime in person!

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

Music and Movement

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
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 two and three-year-old children, with a favorite adult.

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.

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.

Drive-In Storytime at East Library

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

We have missed bringing you Storytime in person!

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

Music and Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
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 two and three-year-old children, with a favorite adult.

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.

Virtual Toddler Time

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:

Join Barbara for some songs, signs and the story My Car.

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

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Young children, with a favorite adult, experience new stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, activities, and crafts.

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

Teens & Tweens Create:

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Join your fellow area teens in making a craft each week and decompress at the midpoint of the school week.

There will be snacks aplenty. Brought to you by your teen advisory board.

This event is in the "All" group.

Artist of the Knight - Yuriy Luzov

7:00pm - 7:30pm
All
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

The fifth episode of PPLD's Artist of the Knight Program.  This series aims to provide library patrons with a glimpse into creatives in the Pikes Peak Region.  This episode features artwork and an interview with local 3D artist Yuriy Luz