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. 

Ice Cream Social

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, 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.

NorthStar Computer Series - Microsoft Word 1

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, Computer Classes, Seniors
Event Details:

Microsoft Word 1

Learners will practice parts of the Microsoft Word window and become familiar with editing text in a Word document.

Lesson will focus on practice within the home tab to quickly access common editing tools.

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.

Summer Adventure Party

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family, All
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Memorial Park - Off Site
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family, All
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Join us our annual Summer Adventure Party at Memorial Park in Mnaitou Springs from 10 a.m. to noon!  Visit the bookmobile! Can you do the obstacle course?

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DYE LAB-Fiber Reactive Dye Cert. Class

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

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Robert

10:15am - 12:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Description

Study

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: 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.

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, Live Indoor
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!

Summer Fun: Inspector Magic: Lobster Tales

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Don't be crabby! Make a splash at the library and make a difference in the world! Find out all about it at our undersea magic show with Inspector Magic! For all ages.

Monumental Readers

10:30am - 12:30pm
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:

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

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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Medicare 101 Seminar

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

If you have any questions related to Medicare or would like to learn the basics of Medicare, feel free to stop by to say hi and learn.

There will be snacks and refreshments provided.

At this seminar you can expect to learn about:

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Gabe Study reservation

11:45am - 1:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F2
Description

Gabe Study

Happy Crafters

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Adult crafting group. Bring your own project, share ideas, learn new skills. Refreshments provided. Knitters, crocheters, quilters, beaders, etc... welcome! 18 and over.

Ice Cream Social

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, All
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Adult, All
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Live Outdoor
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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Community Exchange

1:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: MacLaren Hall
Description

The Community Exchange is a weekly program aimed at providing a wide variety of necessary services for anyone in El Paso County. This program is hosted by PPLD and is held in the Knights of Columbus Hall on Friday afternoons from 1 - 4 p.m.

Summer Creature Feature Movie Matinee

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Watch a scary creature movie for our next movie matinee!

Teens Game: Jackbox Games

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and join us for a series of easy-to-play party games created by Jackbox Games! Players join by simply using the web browser on their smartphone, tablet, or laptop–no app needed! Drinks and snacks will be provided!

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study

3:45pm - 4:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

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Medicare 101

4:00pm - 5:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Description

Medicare 101 Week for Seniors

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Private tutoring

4:30pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F2
Description

Private tutoring

Tweens and Teens Eat: Nailed It! Cupcake Decorating

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Live Indoor, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

*ONE HOUR ON THE CLOCK!!* Come to PPLD and see who nails it! Show off your decorating skills! Just like the popular Netflix series with the same name, we challenge you to replicate professional cupcake designs using provided supplies.