All Pikes Peak Library District locations are closed Wed., Dec. 10, and Thu., Dec. 11, to implement the new Integrated Library System.

The catalog and PPLD app will be unavailable through Thu., Dec. 11.

Nonprofit Workshop - Foundation Directory Online Searching

9:00am–11:00am
Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to maximize the Foundation Directory Online's tools to identify potential grants.  The database provides information to include grant recipients, their location, dollar amounts granted and suggested funders.  The class is desig

NorthStar Computer Series - Computer Basics 3

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Event Details:

In Computer Basics 3, learners will continue where Part 2 left off.

Speak English Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
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.

Yarnettes Fiber Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Studios, Makerspace
Event Details:

Join this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects. 

Adult Craft - Wood Stick Decoration

10:00am–5:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Pick up a package with a recycled book-cover for a canvas and paste one of the outlines to it, and then glue sticks to it following along the pattern. This creates a rustic-looking silhouette you can display wherever!

Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
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.

StoryTime

10:30am–11:15am
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:

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

Create and Play

10:30am–11:30am
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
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that art making builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

CNC Badging Class

11:00am–1:00pm
Teen, Adult
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Type: Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to use a CNC! PPLD's ShopBot Desktop CNC is a computer controlled mill, router, and drill all in one that lets you make your own projects with wood or acrylic.

Career Navigator office hours

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

Homeschool: Finding Your Roots: Genealogy for Kids

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

Join us to learn about your connection to the past and how you can start exploring your family history!

Reservation

Study

1:45pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F2
Description

STUDY

Goldilocks, Dinosaurs, and STEM

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

This engaging program introduces children to Mo Willems’s Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs, a laugh-out-loud funny version of a classic tale!

Ruth Holley Book Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Authors & Book Groups, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Ruth Holley Book Club meets on the 4th Friday of the month to discuss a book in person or over Zoom. Please send an email to Stacey Marin (smarin@ppld.org) if interested in participating virtually. 

Maker in Residence Community Project

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Atrium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Maker/Artist in Residence
Event Details:

Drop in for open hours helping Maker in Residence Ela Diel create a community-based project in Native American Beadwork! 

Place Holder Northstar Digital

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Teen
Registration Required
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  

Reservation

Study

3:00pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D3
Description

Study

Reservation

study

4:30pm–5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

study