All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Tue., Dec. 24 and Wed., Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

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

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

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

FREE Art Classes using Montessori Techniques

Funded by MACH (Manitou Arts Culture and Heritage Fund)

Join highly experienced Montessori teacher, Leigh Slimp-Virgo for these fun lessons:

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Orchard Alliance

9:15am - 1:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

Just trying to provide a place to work for our employees during construction at our office close by.

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.

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
Event Details:

Be prepared for some pirate shenanigans with this entertaining program that features ventriloquism, variety, and lots of hilarious audience participation - presented by Joshua Lacky.  For all ages.

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.
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Tutoring/Study session

10:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B3
Description

Tutor

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

Northstar Computer Series - Computer Basics 1

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
  • In Computer Basics Part 1, participants will learn to recognize common parts of different computers and their purposes, check if the computer is connected to the internet to complete tasks, click th

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

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:

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 "Kids 0-5" group.

Create and Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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!

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Hope & Future Coaching

10:30am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

1-1 Coaching

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 - Alpacas!

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:

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  #OceansofPossibility

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 Outdoor
Event Details:

Come join Steve for an interactive family romp filled with music and humor, as he performs his hit songs at Limbach Park, 151 Front St, Monument, CO 80132. Laughing, singing, and dancing will be on the docket today so bring your dancing shoes!

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
Event Details:

Be prepared for some pirate shenanigans with this entertaining program that features ventriloquism, variety, and lots of hilarious audience participation - presented by Joshua Lacky.  For all ages.

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:

Informational sessions for patrons interested in taking ESL classes with Pikes Peak Library District. Learn more about ESL classes before registering for a class.

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!  

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TEXTILES-Crochet a Lace Scarf

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Textiles
Description

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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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DESIGN LAB-Laser Engraver Certification

12:00pm - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Designshop
Description

Learning Outcome:

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.

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Arts and crafts

12:00pm - 1:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E3
Description

Arts and crafts

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

Ice Cream Social

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adult, All
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, All
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

You scream, I scream, we all scream for Ice Cream! Celebrate summer with a pre-packaged ice cream treat, while supplies last.

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Client interview

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

Client interview

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.  

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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.

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TEXTILES-Tatting (Lace Making) $48

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

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

Nature's Educators - Radical Reptiles

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Live Indoor, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Join Nature's Educators to meet and learn about some native and non-native reptiles and amphibians! Discover where they live, what they eat, and how they survive. How do you tell a venomous snake from a non-venomous one?

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.

Virtual Coding Series: Game Design

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M., Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Beginners will 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 in Scratch.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Glow in the Dark Paint Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Teen program

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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Deerfield Community Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Come and enjoy some bubbly outdoor fun!  Wear swim clothes or shorts, bring some towels to dry off and get silly in the suds! Biodegradable, hypoallergenic foam is used in this unusually wet and wacky program. For ages 2 – 12.

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METALSHOP-Welding

2:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Metalshop
Description

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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: Under the Sea Portal Suncatchers

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan 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: 10
Event Details:

Create a suncatcher portal to take a peak into some fun under the sea creatures and watch the light stream through your creation! Ages 5-12. Registration required. 

#SummerAdventure #OceansofPossibility

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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CLASSROOM-Work with Nature

3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Description

 

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Gabe Study reservation

3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F3
Description

No sales

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TEXTILES-Beaded Earrings Workshop

3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Textiles
Description

Image removed.

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study

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

study

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Escape Room: Searching for the Sea

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Solve puzzles and open locks to win a prize in this sea-themed escape room! #summeradventure #oceansofpossibility

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.

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Conference Call

4:45pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B3
Description

Online conference call

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Herbert Hernandez

4:45pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Virtual Court Room
Description

Private

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Melinda Zoom Meeting

4:45pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

Zoom 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.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Path to Citizenship Study Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Path to Citizenship is a study group with a volunteer leader. Adults in this group prepare to take the U.S. Naturalization test for citizenship. The group meets for 12 weeks. This is a free group.

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

PPLD Strategic Planning Public Input Session (1 of 3)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior, All
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior, All
Event Type: Community Public
Required
Seats Remaining: 88
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Library District will embark on a strategic planning process after releasing its new vision, mission, and values in early May.

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

Monumental Bookworms

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group
Event Details:

An evening book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome!