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. 

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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

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.

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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.

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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

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:

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.

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Candice

10:30am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F3
Description

Free day

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Avery's Homeschool

11:00am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Description

Tutoring

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Textiles
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Hosted by the MAC

Introduction to Jewelry Metal Stamping

Class Description

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Taneal Newman

11:30am - 1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

work

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, 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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MR ARMANDO

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Description

STUDY

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

Senior Lunch and a Movie

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Movie, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Senior Lunch and a Movie

You bring your lunch and PPLD will bring the movie! Join us and other patrons as we enjoy a monthly movie during lunch. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration is not required but is encouraged.

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

ERC Make-a-Masterpiece: Rex Ray Abstract Collage

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Express your flair for color and design while experimenting with patterned and textured papers, creating a whimsical and eye-catching collage.

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

Northstar Computer Series - Email Basics 3

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: 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
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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Virtual meeting

1:45pm - 3:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F5
Description

Job interview

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

Mediterranean Diet Workshop

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Mediterranean Diet Workshop

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tapestry Weaving

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Textiles
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Hosted by the MAC

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PPRSSA March Board Meeting

3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Description

Senior Softball March Board Meeting

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: Celebrate the Earth!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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:

Your child will celebrate the earth with STEM activities while learning more about our planet! For ages 5 – 12.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

How to DJ with DJ Gravity

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Pull back the curtain on the mystery of being a DJ! DJ Gravity reveals what it takes to be a master DJ, and how you too can become one. Join our workshop to learn what is truly necessary to succeed. No equipment necessary. Open to ages 12-18.

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

PPLD Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: PPLD: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Regular monthly meeting of the PPLD Board of Trustees.

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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 craft.

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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

Girl Scouts Meeting.

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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: Venue
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.

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AAUW Eveneing Connections

5:00pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

Discussion on Restorative Justice

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

Antiqued Tray Displays

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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

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.

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Bible Study

6:45pm - 7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Description

Bible study

This event is in the "All" group.

Artists of the Knight: Robyn Sean Peterson

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:

Robyn's episode premieres Wed., March 16!

To bring the ancient into a new time is creation. — C.G. Jung

Artist Statement: