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. 

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

Voting day for El Paso County Primary

7:00am - 7:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adults, Community Public
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The VSPC locations below are open the following days and hours:

Monday, June 27, 2022, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Election Day, Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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

FAB Time! (Family & Book Time)

9:00am - 9:30am
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:

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, and activities.

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The Harding Group

9:00am - 10:45am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F2
Description

White label services

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

Outdoor All Ages Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Outdoor
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and enjoy stories and rhymes outside. Families with children of all ages are welcome.

In the event of inclement weather (rain, snow, or extreme temperatures), the program will be modified and moved indoors.

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: 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:

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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Blankets

9:45am - 11:45am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E3
Description

Foundation for Successful Living crafts

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Join Dr.

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: Calhan Library
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. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Senor lunch set up.

10:00am - 11:00am
Senior
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Senior
Event Type: Seniors
Event Details:

SET TIME

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PRINTMAKING-Tricia

10:00am - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou-Printmaking
Description

Exclusive use of the printmaking studio

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

Music And Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
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

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

Outdoor All Ages Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Outdoor
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and enjoy stories and rhymes outside. Families with children of all ages are welcome.

In the event of inclement weather (rain, snow, or extreme temperatures), the program will be modified and moved indoors.

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

Stay & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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 0-5 years old. No registration required.

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

Storytime - in the Children's area

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Children's area
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.

Toddler Time

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:

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 "Senior" group.

Senior Chats

10:30am - 11:30am
Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Senior
Event Type: Seniors
Event Details:

These informal gatherings for seniors offer information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee. All are welcome.

Free. No registration required.

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 - Cool Science: Super-Sized Science

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids will learn how to perform some cool science experiments with simple items they may have at home, then watch in amazement as we SUPER-SIZE each one during the show for even more excitement! For all ages!

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

Come learn how Dinosaurs and Sea Reptiles differed from each other.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Join Dr.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Navigator office hours

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Adult Education 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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DYE LAB-Tin Can Lantern Making $10

11:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Description

Image removed.

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 "Senior" group.

Senior Chats

11:30am - 12:30pm
Senior
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Senior
Event Type: Seniors
Event Details:

This informal gathering for seniors offers information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee. All are welcome! No registration required.

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Arts & crafts

11:45am - 12:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B3
Description

Arts & crafts

This event is in the "Family" group.

Virtual LENA Start

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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: 9
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.

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
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Movie, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 68
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.

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SHYANNE

12:45pm - 2:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Virtual Court Room
Description

MEETING

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

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Calhan) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

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

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Did you know your water ends up in the ocean? Capture a cloud, take a vapor shower, have a pipeline water race and clean up dirty water with Colorado Springs Utilities.  For all ages.

#SummerAdventure #SummerFun #Science

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Study

1:00pm - 2:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Study Room G2
Description

STUDY

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Navigator office hours

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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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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DYE LAB-Silhouettes Class $30

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

Image removed.

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Socrates Cafe

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

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Natural Grocers Nutrition Class: The Power of Probiotics (Virtual)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Your gut bacteria influence how every part of your body works: how easily you lose (or gain) weight, how your immune system functions, even your ability to focus.

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

Glow in the Dark Paint Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Want to make a painting that looks just as cool charged under a blacklight in the dark as it does in the light? At this paint party you’ll make a painting that glows in the dark inspired by the bioluminescent organisms found in the ocean.

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

Social Worker Hours

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

PPLD's  community resource supervisor will be onsite the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at Cheyenne Mountain Library to assist patrons. 

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

Coding Series: Game Design

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to code with Google! Using an evaluated curriculum from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding.

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

Coding Series: Game Design

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Computer Classes, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to code with Google! Using an evaluated curriculum from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding.

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Reading by E. Barron

3:30pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Description

Meet E. Barron and preview his novel Dream Knights: The Network. E. Barron will introduce himself and read a chapter of his book.

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Cypress Ridge HOA Board Meeting

3:30pm - 5:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

Board meeting for our HOA

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, 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.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
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 "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 7:45pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

"Play D&D with other teens, led by volunteer Dungeon Masters. No experience is required.  For more information, contact Matt Kaip at ext. 6120 or mkaip@ppld.org

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

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
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 "Adult" group.

18+ Dungeons & Dragons

4:30pm - 7:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Play (5th ed.) D&D with other adults (18+), led by our volunteer Dungeon Master. No experience or registration is required.

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Girl Scout Troop Meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Description

Girl Scout meeting

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

 

Closing

Temporarily Reduced Hours

6:00pm - 11:45pm
Branches:
Sand Creek Library
Description:

Temporary Hours Through July 9