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. 

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Jon Robertson

9:00am - 10:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D4
Description

Meeting

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

Toddler Time

9:30am - 9:45am
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:

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.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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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:

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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Tutoring

9:30am - 10:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F2
Description

Tutoring

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: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting 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.

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breast feeding support group

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

mothers and babies gathering for breastfeeding support

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: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

TBD 

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: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun - Pirate Dogs of the Sea

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Ahoy, Mate! Denise Gard’s famous Border Collies Joey and Kira are hunting for treasure upon the seven seas. When they become shipwrecked will they find treasure or learn about keeping the ocean clean?

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

Houdini the magical rabbit is lost, and Magic Dave needs your help to find him! Join in this magical journey filled with illusions, hilarious puppets and a story about true friendship. Based on the book: The Magic Rabbit by Annette LeBlanc Cate.

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

TWEEN: Camp Half Blood Cabin Flag

10:30am - 12:00pm
Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Percy Jackson and Greek mythology? Create your own Camp Half Blood cabin flag based on your favorite Greek god or goddess! During the program, put your knowledge of the books to the test with our Percy Jackson trivia.

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DCSA

11:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Description

Interview

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Meeting - Interview

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

Meeting for an interview

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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Diane Dillon

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B3
Description

Virtual meeting

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

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Private study

11:30am - 1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Virtual Court Room
Description

NA

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Gabe Study reservation

11:45am - 12:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E3
Description

Gabe Study

This event is in the "All" group.

Ask a Librarian @ Meadows Park Community Center

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Meadows Park Community Center
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Community Public, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

Get help with computers, phones, and other devices, download eBooks, and ask reference questions. Sign up for a library card! Learn about more library programs and resources! 

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DHS Vialpando

12:00pm - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

Professional meeting

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

Yoga Flow

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement.  The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.  Perfect for beginners, but leaves lots of room to incorporate more challenging pose

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Study

12:45pm - 2:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F2
Description

Study and research

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Hubert shift

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E3
Description

I have a meeting

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

Northstar Computer Series - Email Basics 2

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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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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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Study room

2:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

Need for studying

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

Teens Make: Axolotl Plushie

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Hand sew a cute axolotl plush!

#summeradventure #oceansofpossibility

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.

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Study room 2:00-4:00

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Virtual Court Room
Description

n/a

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: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

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

Intro to 3D Modeling: TinkerCAD Bookmarks

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to 3D print your own designs but not known how to make them? This session will provide a basic overview on how to create and modify 3D designs using TinkerCAD, a free browser-based 3D modeling platform.

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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

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SBA - Thrive

3:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: MacLaren Hall
Description

SBA - Colorado Springs Thrive Cohort

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

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!

#SummerAdventure #OceansofPossibility

 

 

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

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

#SummerAdventure #OceansofPossibility

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Jordan

3:30pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D4
Description

study

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

Paws to Read

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

Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

No registration required for this free program.

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Speak English Group

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

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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to create your own designs for the laser cutter but not known how to make them?

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teens Game: Dungeons & Dragons!

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join other teens who are passionate about Dungeons and Dragons! We will help you get started if you are new player – no experience required.

 

Program is for ages 12-18. Space is limited, so registration is required.

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 GED/HiSET preparation classes with Pikes Peak Library District. Learn more about GED/HiSET classes before registering for a class.

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Jacob snell study reservation

5:00pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Study Room
Description

Just wanting to study for two hours in a quiet environment.

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

PPLD Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: PPLD: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Regular monthly meeting of the PPLD Board of Trustees.

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Meeting

5:15pm - 7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Virtual Court Room
Description

Meeting

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Movie: Once

5:30pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

Watching "Once" and charging devices.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Description

In house script studying and private E-video cataloging of company owner only.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Age Group: Adult, Family
Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Live Outdoor
Event Details:

July 20 performance: Tenderfoot Bluegrass Band.

The Pikes Peak Library District is proud to present the 2022 Manitou Springs Library Lawn Concert Series! Concerts will be on Wednesdays in June and July, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

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Real Estate Meeting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

Real estate meeting highlighting the State of the Real Estate Market in these changing times.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Description

Non-denominational presentation from the Church of Witchcraft's clergy with respectful conversation for witches on the subject of applying spells in your life and how you can create with your craft.