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. 

Reservation

Cachet

9:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Description

Working

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

AARP Tax-Aide

9:00am - 7:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

AAPR Tax-Aide assists in preparing and filing personal tax returns for low and moderate income taxpayers for free.

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

Toddler Time

9:15am - 9:45am
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, 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.

Reservation

Lean Team Meeting

9:15am - 11:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

Lean Team Community of Practice

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. 

Registration is NO LONGER required!

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
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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, 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.

Reservation

PRINTMAKING-Graham Carraway

10:00am - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou-Printmaking
Description

Exclusive use of the printmaking Studio

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.

Storytime

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

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

Due to our fire code limit, we can only provide space to 35 patrons. Arrive early.  

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

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community 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.

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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Toddler Time

10:45am - 11:15am
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, 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.

Stay and Play

11:00am - 11:30am
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:

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

Reservation

Sheri

11:30am - 1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

None

Reservation

Room Use

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Study Room
Description

study

Reservation

Mr

12:30pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D4
Description

N/A

Reservation

Study Room

12:30pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

Attending class

Reservation

Mike Makinney

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

na

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.

Homeschool: Story Behind the Switch

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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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, Homeschool, Live Indoor, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Presented by Mountain View Electric Association, Inc., Story Behind the Switch is a traveling safety program that explains how electricity is made and how it gets from the power plant to your home.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
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.

Reservation

Consult

3:30pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F3
Description

Consult.

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

TWEEN: I Survived in the Library

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Event Details:

Experience the I Survived book series in real life!

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

Tween Twist: Critter Club: Pets 101: The Basics

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Lion-head bunnies, tiger-striped cats, and teddy bear hamsters, oh my! The many different pets in our lives have very different needs.

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

KidsMake: Mini Sculp

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Get ready to sculpt! Using clay, beads, and other decorative materials, use your creativity to fashion your own mini sculpture. For ages 5-12.

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

STEM: Flood Barriers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Oh, no! Torrential rains are coming and flooding is predicted. Can you create a barrier to keep your doghouse from flooding?

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: Winter Games

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, 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 "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

TeensMake: DIY Phone Stand

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:
Tired of holding your phone every time you want to watch a show? Want something personal and cheap? Look no further - make a DIY phone stand that solves your problems and looks good doing it.

 

Reservation

Girl Scout Galentine's Day Event

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

Girls will gather to have a cookie and juice and make cards and crafts for Galentine's Day!

Reservation

Girl Scout Galentine's Day Event

4:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

Girls will gather to have a cookie and juice and make cards and crafts for Galentine's Day.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Description

Support group meeting for thyroid cancer survivor's and their caregivers.

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

Coding Series

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn to code with Google!  Using an evaluated curriculum from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding.  The theme of this series is "Friends".

This event is in the "Teen" group.

TeensMake: Embroidery Heart Charm

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Fountain Library
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Northstar Computer Series-Computer Basics 1

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us and learn to use PPLD resources to improve your computer skills. This learning experience consists of three (3) in-person classes. 

There's no cost to participate. 

What you’ll need  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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
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.
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

Reservation

Emotional Health

5:30pm - 6:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

Emotions & Health

This event is in the "Senior" group.

4 Part Medicare Series - Webinars

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Senior
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Senior
Event Type: Seniors, Virtual Program
Event Details:
4 Part Medicare Series

The Four-Part Medicare Series dives beyond the basics into Medicare and retirement.

Reservation

College classes

5:30pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F3
Description

None

This event is in the "All" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Author, Community Public, History, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

**CLICK HERE TO JOIN ZOOM SESSION AT 6PM MDT**   PASSCODE=572244

This event is in the "Family" group.

Virtual LENA Start

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Family
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 11-week, virtual program that will increase your child’s language development.

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.