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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Painting in the Park at Red Rock Canyon Open Space

9:00am - 11:00am
Teen, Adult, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Mobile Library Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Event Type: Adults, Live Outdoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Looking to enjoy our city’s natural areas in a new way? The parks and open spaces in Colorado Springs provide fantastic backdrops and subject matter for art! Join park staff in this experiential focused activity – no experience required.

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

Painting in the Park at Red Rock Canyon Open Space

9:00am - 11:00am
Teen, Adult, Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Event Type: Adults, Live Outdoor
Event Details:

Looking to enjoy our city’s natural areas in a new way? The parks and open spaces in Colorado Springs provide fantastic backdrops and subject matter for art! Join park staff in this experiential focused activity – no experience required.

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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study

9:30am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

study

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 to support breastfeeding

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Interview

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Description

Security Interview

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Mrs

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F2
Description

Union meeting

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

Mobile Earth and Space Observatory

10:00am - 1:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Family Library Programs, Live Outdoor
Event Details:

The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory is coming to PPLD for Summer Adventure!

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

Baby Time

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

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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.
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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:

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.

Adventures in Colorado City History: Food

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: OL - Off Site
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what life was like 170+ years ago on the frontier in Colorado?

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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Tutorinf

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E3
Description

Tutoring

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! 

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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Erickson exam

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

I will be taking an online exam in this room.

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Study session

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

Study session

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Free College Application Workshop

12:30pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Description

 Free College Application Workshop - This special workshop is for students entering their junior or senior year in high school and will help navigate the college admissions application.

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Loquacious Ladies Book Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

monthly discussion of current books

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Motton

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

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

Northstar Computer Series - Lab

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: 7
Event Details:

Join us and learn to use PPLD resources to improve your computer skills. This is an open lab that patrons can use to set up a Northstar account, take a proctored exam for certification or ask questions. 

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Stitch Wits

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

We invite people who use any kind of needles to join us.

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Hand Spinning Group

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

A group of hand spinners who meet with our spinning wheels and talk fiber and crafting.

Anyone is welcome: spin with us, observe, ask questions, even give it a try yourself!

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Meeting - Individual

1:15pm - 2:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F3
Description

Meeting

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interview

1:45pm - 2:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Virtual Court Room
Description

interview

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Virtual courtroom

2:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Virtual courtroom
Description

n/a

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.

STEM: Balloon Powered Cars

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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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, Live Indoor, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Your child will observe the conversion of potential energy to kinetic energy while building a car powered by nothing but air. Then your child can experiment with different designs to make the car go faster and farther.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

I will be holding an informational meeting for anyone wanting to learn more about Homeschool Science Colorado and Science Olympiad.

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

3D Printer Badging Class

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

3D printing is an amazing technology that lets you print custom designs out of plastic! After completing this class, you will be able to use the 3D printer on your own during Open Hours at Library 21c, East, Manitou Springs, and Sand Creek Li

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

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.

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Study room

4:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Virtual Court Room
Description

n/a

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Meet Me at the Library with David Torres

5:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Description

Each week, David will be hosting meet-and-greets at local libraries and businesses throughout the county. These meetings are open to all regardless of political affiliation.

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METALSHOP-Tools Certification Class

5:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Metalshop
Description

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

How We are Restoring the Republic and How you can be a part! This is a gathering of Patriotic Groups in El Paso and other Counties of Colorado.

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 27 performance by Roma Ransom.

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.