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. 

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

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Rawlings study room

9:15am - 11:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

Rawlings study room

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
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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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
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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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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breast feeding support group

10:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

mothers and babies gathering for breastfeeding support

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

Lena Start

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Adult, Family
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Adult, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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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.

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
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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
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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
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor
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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
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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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
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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, Foreign Language
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

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.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

This Class is intended for young adults ages 18 - 25 as a consultation to help them prepare and have much higher chances at landing a job with an employer as well as give them strategy to strive forward with ease in creating their own lifestyle an

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Candice

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F2
Description

FSL

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

CLASSROOM-Old and New Fashion Silhouettes

11:00am - 1:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Hosted by the MAC 

 

A new silhouette has hip new freedom. You choose what silhouette you would like to make. Midknight will provide the tools - feel free to bring your own.

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Study-Douglas

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Study Room G2
Description

study

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Study Group

11:45am - 1:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Description

School study group and project work

This event is in the "Family" group.

Prenatal Series: Early Literacy and Prenatal Yoga

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: 14
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
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, 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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study

12:30pm - 1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

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

Northstar Computer Series - Email Basics 2

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

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

Homeschool: Stage Fright

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Homeschool, Tweens
Event Details:

Are you the next Shakespeare? An aspiring actor? A big fan of musicals? Join us for a short history of the theater, and then practice your own performing skills with fun theater games!

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

Antiqued Tray Display

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Here is an inexpensive, easy way to spruce up your living space and express yourself using stencils and lettering.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Jane Patron Meeting

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Community Private
Event Details:

Meeting with a patron

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
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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
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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
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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.

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Friends of Pikes Peak Library District

3:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Description

We would appreciate a board room setting with seats for 15. We are happy to move and return tables to their original position.

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

KidsMake: Tie Dye Art

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:

Use your colorful creativity and some baby wipes to make your own personalized tie dye pieces! Ages 5-12.

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

Laser Cutter Badging Class

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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!

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Girl Scout Meeting

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

Girls will gather to learn about Girl Scouts and make a crraft.

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: PI Day STEM - Celebrate Circles

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Live Indoor, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Celebrate circles at our Pi STEM event! Explore the value of pi, participate in a spinning pi challenge, color code pie, and much more! For ages 5-12.

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Girl Scout Starter Troop K-2nd

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

Fun with friends. New adventures. Making a difference. You are ready to go and Girl Scouts is ready
for you. Girl Scout Troops are forming in your area! Join our Starter Troops and discover what Girl Scouts is about.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

TeensMake: ASL Love Décor

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Learn more about ASL and make a fun decoration. You'll use letters of the ASL alphabet to spell out love in this fun project.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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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.

This event is in the "All" group.

Artists of the Knight: Roma Ransom

7:00pm - 7:30pm
All
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public, Makerspace and Studios, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Roma's episode premieres Wed., March 9!

Roma Ransom is an eclectic bohemian world folk duo based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado. They play an assortment of styles of music from around the world.