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. 

PPLD Pen Pals

All Day
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Looking to connect with others from the community?  Pikes Peak Library District is hosting an ongoing pen pal program for adults over age 18.  The participating locations are:

Live Storytime

9:00am - 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, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

No registration required for this free program.

ESL CLASSES

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET/TASC

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

The GED, HiSET and TASC are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social

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CONNECT Adult Support Group

9:15am - 10:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Description

Support your peers with our adults Connect program! Join us as we discuss challenges in life, questions, or just to sit and listen. The safe space will bring a sense of belonging and encouragement.

StoryTime: Live & Inside

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for in-person Story Time in the Venue at Library 21C, a large room where we can spread out as needed for social distancing. Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books,&n

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

LIVE: Music & Movement

10:00am - 10:30am
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:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story.  For ages 2-3 accompanied by a favorite adult.

1st Firing Glaze Session - Free for Certified Ceramics Studio members

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Ceramics Studio
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Class for students who have ceramics certification completed

Live Indoor Storytime

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:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

Live Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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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, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

Storytime: Live & Inside

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for in-person Story Time in the Venue at Library 21C, a large room where we can spread out as needed for social distancing. Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books,&n

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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.

Senior Chats

10:30am - 11:30am
Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Senior
Event Type: Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

These informal gatherings for seniors offer information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee. All are welcome.

Free. No registration required.

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Patty Dorlac

10:30am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D3
Description

study

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Burk Meeting

11:30am - 1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F5
Description

Personal use

Rockrimmon Mostly Fiction Book Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

Join this free book discussion that meets the first Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2 p.m.

3D Printer Badging Class

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

3D printing is an amazing technology that lets you print custom designs out of plastic! After completing this class, you will be able to use the 3D printer on your own during Open Hours at Library 21c, East, Manitou Springs, and Sand Creek Li

Poetry Heals

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All
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Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: MacLaren Hall
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Poetry Heals provides therapeutic writing classes to teen trauma survivors and others who are incarcerated, homeless, institutionalized, in recovery, or recently released.

Printmaking Certification - Beginners

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou-Printmaking
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Printmaking Certification Workshop is for members who have this level of printmaking expertise:

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study

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

study

Boss Laser Cutter/Engraver Certification - all levels FREE

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Designshop
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Certification class

Register here

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Private Study

3:45pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Conference Room
Description

Patron requesting room for virtual meeting

LIVE: Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

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, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

Teens Eat: Book-tasting

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Get ready to sample books and snacks! You will be introduced to four different Banned Books that will each be paired with a related snack.

Woodshop Certification - Beginners to Proficient FREE

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Woodshop
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

In this 1.5hr session you will receive training on the tablesaw and chopsaw. Upon completion of this class, you will be certified to use the woodshop independently.

Who is this class for?

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Medicare Education Event

4:45pm - 6:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Description

Medicare Educational Event

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MMC Board Meeting

5:00pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

MMC Board Meeting

ESL CLASSES

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET/TASC

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

The GED, HiSET and TASC are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social

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Girl Scout Starter Troop

5:30pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Description

Girl Scouts starter troop grades K-3

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Girl Scout Start-up troop (K-3)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Description

Girl Scout Troop 40156 for grades K-3 in the Falcon, D49, school area.