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. 

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Avery's Homeschool

9:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Description

Homeschool Tutoring

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Sheri

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

None

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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

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

Toddler Time

9:30am - 9:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
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.

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Arts & Craft

10:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

Arts & Craft

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

Lena Start

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Family
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Do you have a child between the ages of 0-32 months? Do you wonder how much you talk with your child? LENA Start is a 10-week,  program that will increase your child’s language development.

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breast feeding support group

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

mothers and babies gathering for breastfeeding support

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

PPLD Social Worker Open Office Hours

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Community Public
Event Details:

PPLD's Social Worker is hosting open office hours at Calhan Library. Anyone can sit down and chat, no appointment needed.

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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

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

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, 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.

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

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

ASL Storytime

10:30am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Foreign Language
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join Pikes Peak Library District and The Colorado School For The Deaf and Blind for a bilingual Storytime! Books will be read in American Sign Language and in spoken English. Afterwards please join us for play time.

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Zoom Chat

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

Zoom chat

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

FAB Time! (Family & Book Time)

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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.

Reservations no longer required.

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Avery's Homeschool

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Description

Avery's homeschooling

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Joan

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

None

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Mr Garry

11:15am - 1:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

N/A

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Zoom

11:45am - 12:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Description

Zoom meeting

This event is in the "Family" group.

Prenatal Series: Postpartum: The first six weeks

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Family
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Family
Event Type: Class, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Are you expecting and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a series of prenatal classes. Pre-registration is required.

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

Yoga Flow

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement.  The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.  Perfect for beginners, but leaves lots of room to incorporate more challenging pose

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Mlo

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

None

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

Northstar Computer Series - Internet Basics 1

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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, Senior
Event Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learners will practice how to connect to the internet, recognize hardware that connects computers to the internet, and identify the icons for various internet browsers.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. Group meetings are free.

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Stitch Wits

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Description

Come stitch in community. Join our knitters, crocheters, piecers, and cross stitchers for an hour of conversation, stitching, help, and tea! Beginners welcome with yarn and needles available for use during session.

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

DIY Candle Holder

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Cut wood to hold a small candle and paint it with waves, sea creatures, or other designs!

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FRANKLIN, DIETRICK BRIAN

2:15pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

study

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Katie

3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

None

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!

Registration is not required for this event.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Teen Math Tutoring

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

No registration required for this free program.

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.

STEM: Winter Games

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Event Details:

The Winter Games will be held in Beijing starting on February 4th, and while you probably can’t travel to China to watch the games, your kids can still be a part of the fun by joining us for some winter sports themed STEM activities. For ages 5-12

This event is in the "Teen" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Learn the basics of embroidery and make a cute, heart-shaped charm at the same time! Ages 12-18.

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Friends of PPLD BOD meeting

4:15pm - 6:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Description

Monthly meeting of Friends BOD

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Girl Scout Brownie Troop Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

Brownie Troop meeting

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Pack 166 Tiger Den

4:30pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Description

Holding a scout den meeting for 3 scouts and parents

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

STEM for Kids: Winter Games

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

The Winter Games will be held in Beijing starting on February 4th, and while you probably can’t travel to China to watch the games, your kids can still be a part of the fun by joining us for some winter sports themed STEM activities. For ages 5-12

This event is in the "Teen" group.

TeensMake: Embroidery Heart Charm

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Learn the basics of embroidery and make a cute, heart-shaped charm at the same time! Ages 12-18.

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Wednesday Session

5:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

For tutoring

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults
Event Details:

Speak English groups are fun English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills.

Each group meets once a week for two hours to practice English.