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. 

Virtual Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 107
Event Details:

Join local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman in this virtual yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners. Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class.

Virtual Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 110
Event Details:

Join local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman in this virtual yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners. Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class.

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.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET/TASC)

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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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

Food Industry Training (4-Week Intensive Training Program)

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

Start your journey to a new career today! 

Pikes Peak Library District and Pikes Peak Workforce Center are offering a four-week training program that helps you learn the skills you need to become a qualifi

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.

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!

Reservation

Zoom Chat

9:45am - 11:45am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Study Room
Description

Zoom chat

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

Teaching Series

10:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Description

teaching series

Sand Creek Book Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez and Kristin Ohlson in the Sand Creek Meeting Room B from 10am-12pm on Thursday April 28th.

Reservation

Tutoring

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

Tutuing

Music And Movement

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:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story with a favorite adult.

For ages 2-3

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!

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.  

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.

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.

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

Study

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F5
Description

For Study

Old Colorado City Book Group

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

The Old Colorado City Library meets monthly in person (call about options to attend virtually by Zoom) to discuss favorite popular and timely fiction and non-fiction.  See PDF link for upcoming book titles.  Attendees are welcome to

Reservation

J. Liples

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

Studying

Reservation

Beacon of Hope "Just Breathe" Wellness Event "Resilience" Film

1:00pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Description

Come join us for a time of dancing, discussion, teaching, and rest as we show the film "Resilience" regarding the ACEs study.

ERC Make-a-Masterpiece: American Folk Art Painting

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

Homeschoolers: Create a unique piece of American Folk Art reminiscent of African American artist Clementine Hunter's bright paintings of early 20th century plantation life.

Reservation

Andrea Smalley

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

Study

Reservation

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 pastel artists to meet informally and create art. Open to members and others interested in learning more about the Pikes Peak Pastel Society.

Closing

Sand Creek closed due to maintenance

1:00pm - 8:00pm
Branches:
Sand Creek Library
Description:

Closed for maintenance

Reservation

Motton

1:30pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

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DYE LAB-Pizza Painting Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Hosted by the MAC

Reservation

Meeting with Josh A

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

meeting with a community member

Anime Fan Fest: Anime and Crafts

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Celebrate Anime Fan Fest at Penrose Library! Come join us in watching some anime and making related crafts - origami, button making, and candy sushi. Ages 12-18.

Pop-up Program: Thumb Pianos

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Create a one of a kind African inspired thumb piano and get ready to play some music.

Reservation

Thursday Session

4:00pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

For tutoring

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Snacks will be provided.

Dye Lab - Deep Dive Series: Surface Design with Fiber Reactive Dyes

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Hosted by the MAC

This course is a deep dive introduction to surface design with fiber reactive dyes.

ESL CLASSES

5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET/TASC)

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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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

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

Second Thursday Session

5:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F3
Description

For tutoring

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: 5
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.

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
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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.   On April 28th, The Spice Must Flow...