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. 

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

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
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

9:30am - 10:00am
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
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
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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
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

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Colo Springs American sewing guild

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

American Sewing Guild

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

Baby Time

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:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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
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
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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
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
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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
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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: 4
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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Lisa Meeting

10:30am - 12:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

Meeting

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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

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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Randolph

11:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Study Room G2
Description

Study time

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Candice

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

Free day

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

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Description

E-Commerce small business development workshop

Website Updates and Modifications

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

Northstar Computer Series - Word 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: 8
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.

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Pikes Peak Pastel Society

1:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

An opportunity for artists to paint together with pastels. Open to members of the Pikes Peak Pastel Society and anyone interested in learning more about painting with pastels.

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

Virtual 1950 Census Records

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join PPLD Regional History and Genealogy in learning about the long-awaited released of the 1950 Census! The federal census is an invaluable resource for researching our family history.

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

Moss Terrarium

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:

Moss is an easy-to-care for plant and can help stabilize humidity in an area. It is also green, vibrant, and looks great in a small terrarium! Set yours up with our instructions!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

TeensMake: Coffee Filter Art

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Make a beautiful watercolor design with simple supplies! Use greens and blues to make "Earth" and celebrate Earth Day, or other colors to make various planets. Ages 12-18.

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: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Description

Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District
Board of Directors meeting

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 "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: 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.

Tween Twist: Bird Nest Treats

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:

Spring is for the birds! Come create edible bird's nest treats, and then make some birdseed ornaments for your feathery friends to eat as well. For ages 9-12.

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Tutoring

4:15pm - 5:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F3
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.

KidsMake: Tissue Paper Stained Glass

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: 14
Event Details:

Take advantage of those cold, but sunny days by creating a masterpiece that will let color and shapes shine through your window! For ages 5-12.

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Sarah Stenbakken Remote Work

4:45pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

Remote Meeting

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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Kitchen
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Hosted by the MAC

This is a hands-on class that teaches you how to make an Easter Bread Basket. Class fee includes hands-on instruction, equipment & facility fees, ingredients, and take home what you bake.

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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