Ruth Holley Library will be temporarily closed for approximately one week starting Mon., Dec. 2 to complete roof repairs.

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.

Rockrimmon Library will close on Sun., Dec. 1.

Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

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COURTYARD-Greenbox Arts Camp (D14)

8:00am - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Courtyard
Description

20 students

4 High School mentors

2 teachers: Steve Bethke and Nola Wilson

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WOODSHOP-Greenbox Arts Camp (D14)

8:00am - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Woodshop
Description

20 students

4 High School mentors

2 teachers: Steve Bethke and Nola Wilson

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

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.

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

Virtual Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 109
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL CLASSES

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

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

9:15am - 9:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

This event is in the "All" group.

Care & Share Mobile Market

9:30am - 10:30am
All
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Need extra food for you and your family? Come to our upcoming Mobile Market events in partnership with Care & Share Food Bank. All food is free of charge and open to the public.

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.

Summer Fun: Alpacas!

9:30am - 10:30am
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 George Fellows Park
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Claudia Swenson will present facts about her charming Alpacas and how their versatile fiber is used. Visit with these amazing creatures after a short program (at most venues). Ages 5 – 12.

#SummerAdventure #SummerFun #Animals

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SAQA LC Group Colorado Springs Meeting

9:30am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

The SAQA Colorado Springs Local Connections group meets to critique our work and share techniques.

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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

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

Cheyenne Mountain Virtual Hooked On Crochet!

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Our "Hooked On Crochet!" group has gone virtual! Please join us on Zoom to crochet or knit with us and talk about life. After you register, we will send you a link to the Zoom meeting to your email.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Navigator office hours

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

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

Northstar Computer Series- Computer Basics 2

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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  

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DYE LAB - Acid Dye Certification

10:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Art Center
Description

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TEXTILES-Punch Needle Class

10:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Textiles
Description

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moved by music

10:15am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B3
Description

none

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: 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.

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H & F Coaching Session

10:30am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Description

1-1 Coaching Session

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.

Summer Fun - Fly Fishing!

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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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, Tweens
Event Details:

Learn some concepts of fish conservation and fly fishing with professional fly fishing guide Kenny Romero. Practice some casting in this class that is specifically geared for children ages 7 – 12. 

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.

Petting Zoo with Wishing Star Farm

10:30am - 12:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Meadows Park Community Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

This program will be held at our partner location, Meadows Park Community Center.

Meet some friendly animals from Wishing Star Farm up close and personal. These programs are held outdoors.

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

Toddler Time

10:45am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

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

Stay and Play

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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

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meeting with structural engineer

11:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F2
Description

Meeting with structural engineer

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.

No-cost summer lunches for kids & teens

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen
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Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Kids and teens can enjoy lunch (and books) at no cost this summer!  

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.

Summer Fun: Alpacas!

11:00am - 12:00pm
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 George Fellows Park
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Claudia Swenson will present facts about her charming Alpacas and how their versatile fiber is used. Visit with these amazing creatures after a short program (at most venues). Ages 5 – 12.

#SummerAdventure #SummerFun #Animals

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Tutoring

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

Tutoring

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PRINTMAKING-Ramona

11:00am - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou-Printmaking
Description

Exclusive use

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Zoom Chat

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

Zoom

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Private meeting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F3
Description

Meeting

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DYE LAB-Sandra Kraus

1:00pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Description

Private reservation

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

Library 21c Art Inspiration

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Explore art techniques including painting and drawing for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided.

Ages 18+. Registration required for this free program.

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Spanish Conversation Group

1:30pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

This is an informal Spanish conversation group, including intermediate-advanced students and native speakers. It is not an instructional time and no English is spoken during the meetings.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

The Pirates of Puppet Pants in an Ocean of Possibilities

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Navigator office hours

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

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Kruse

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

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Meeting with Josh A

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E3
Description

Meeting with a community member.

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

Paws to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

KidsMake-Squishy Stress Balls

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Create your own squishy stress ball and decorate it as you wish! Ages 5-12.

#SummerAdventure #oceansofpossibility

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL CLASSES

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

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 "Senior" group.

4 Part Medicare Series - Webinars

5:30pm - 5:30pm
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.

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

Library 21c Mystery Lovers Book Club

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to the mystery book club.

Each month we'll be discussing a new title, join us!

Third Thursday, 6 pm, ENT conference rooms.

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

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 June 16th, pirates?  Pirates.  always pirates.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Description

Thursday gathering with Chris Nason of Soul's Church: Refractions: Faith and Art Discussion