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.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Virtual Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 110
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.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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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

This event is in the "All" group.

Seed Library Distribution

9:00am - 12:00pm
All
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Courtyard
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

seed distribution

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

Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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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
Event Details:

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

Space is very limited. One registration required per family.

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

Toddler Time

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: 0
Event Details:

Join us for in-person Toddler Time in the Venue at Library 21C, a large room where we can spread out as needed for social distancing. One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music

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

Cheyenne Mountain Virtual Hooked On Crochet!

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Our "Hooked On Crochet!" group has gone virtual! Please join us on Zoom to crochet or knit with us and talk about life. After you register, we will send you a link to the Zoom meeting to your email.

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

Cheyenne Mountain Virtual Hooked On Crochet!

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Our "Hooked On Crochet!" group has gone virtual! Please join us on Zoom to crochet or knit with us and talk about life. After you register, we will send you a link to the Zoom meeting to your email.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Ceramics Studio
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Who is this class for?

Ceramics Certification Workshop is for members who have this level of expertise ceramics:

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

LIVE FAB Time! (Family & Book Time)

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement.

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

Live Indoor 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.

Live Storytime

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: 8
Event Details:

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

Registration required (only one needed per family). 

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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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
Event Details:

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

Registration is NO LONGER required!

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

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
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: 0
Event Details:

Join us for in-person Toddler Time in the Venue at Library 21C, a large room where we can spread out as needed for social distancing. One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music

Reservation

Dr. Neal

12:00pm - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Description

Research Paper

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Library 21c Art Inspiration

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:
Reservation

Conference Room: John Janett

1:30pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Description

ESL Tutoring

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

Vanilla-Oat Body Soap - In Person

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Create a sweet smelling bar of soap using cookie cutters and a mix of items that are good for your skin!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teens Eat: Book-tasting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
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.

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

PPLD-FO Book Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

September 16th: Go Set a Watchman - Harper Lee  (Available in the PPLD Catalogue) 

October 14th: Foundation - Isaac Asimov ( Available with registration in book club)  

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

Tween Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Clubs

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Alli!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Jewelry making
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Who is this class for?

Jewelry Lab Certification  is for members who have this level of expertise on sewing machines:

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

Laser Cutter Badging Class

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to cut out a wooden plaque or etch a custom design on glass? You can do all of that and more with our Laser Cutter/Engraver!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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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

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

Library 21c Mystery Lovers Book Club

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

Library 21c is meeting again in person, but earlier, 6 pm in the ENT Conference center. Third Thursdays, exception being December, on 2nd Thursday, December 9th. No registration! Here are the titles:

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

PenPop!

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 Sept 9th, we will be discussing elves and the fae.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Description

Thursday gathering with Chris Nason of Soul's Church: Refractions: Faith and Art Discussion