All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Tue., Dec. 24 and Wed., Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

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:

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Private indigo study group-dye lab

All Day
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Description

private event

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: 105
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.

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Interview

9:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

Interview

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

Baby 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: 1
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with favorite adult(s), enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. If an older sibling wishes to come along, they might want to bring their own baby doll so they can participate too.&nbsp

Live Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

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

Virtual Genealogy Basics

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy, but aren't sure where to start? Join us for an introduction to basic genealogy research strategies including getting started, organizing research, and selecting and searching for records.

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Meeting

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

meeting

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with favorite adult(s), enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. If an older sibling wishes to come along, they might want to bring their own baby doll so they can participate too.&nbsp

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Study

10:30am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Description

Study

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Nonprofit prospect research

10:45am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

One-on-one appt.

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Abigail Briggs

10:45am - 12:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

Tutoring one student - helping her get her GED.

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D.A+.D. Tutoring LLC Tutoring Session

11:00am - 12:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

Private Tutoring Session with a College Student

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Women's Club Luncheon- Hagnauer

11:00am - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Hagnauer Gallery
Description

Women's Club Luncheon

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Study

11:00am - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F5
Description

Using for study

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Study

11:30am - 1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Study Room
Description

Study

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Homeschool Science Colorado Team Meeting

12:30pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

We are a homeschooled Science Olympiad team meeting for team building and event practice.

Speak English Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
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. Sign up is required before attending.

Speak English Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
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. Sign up is required before attending.

Speak English Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City 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. Sign up is required before attending.

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Amanda’s time

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

Just need a space to use my computer.

Paws to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.

Virtual Pro Se - Call In Legal Clinic

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Virtual Pro Se Clinic (VPC) Free Legal Clinic: First Monday of every month (except July 2021 and September 2021) from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM- call (719) 531-6333 ext. 6058 or email dhamilton@ppld.org to be added to the sign-up sheet

Free Math Tutoring

3:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Kids, Teen
Event Details:

Is math homework getting you down? Are finals freaking you out? Do you need to brush up before the ACT, SAT, or GED? Our experienced math tutors can help you improve your grades and take the stress out of math.

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tutoring

3:45pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

tutoring

Intro to Sewing: Drawstring Bags

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Interested in learning to sew? Learn the basics of using a sewing machine, including threading, filling a bobbin, and executing basic stitches, as we create custom drawstring pencil bags. Ages 9+. All materials provided.

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STUDY

4:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F5
Description

STUDY ROOM

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Larry’s class study group

4:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

Anatomy and physiology study group

Rockrimmon Fourth Annual Community Art Show Open House

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

Please join us to celebrate and appreciate the works of local artists from our Rockrimmon Library Fourth Annual Community Art Show. Light refreshments provided.

No registration required for this free program.

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Artfully Speaking Toastmasters

5:30pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Description

Toastmasters Club