Ruth Holley Library will be temporarily closed for approximately one week starting Mon., Dec. 2 to complete roof repairs.

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.

Rockrimmon Library will close on Sun., Dec. 1.

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

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.

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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Work time

9:30am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F5
Description

Need quiet space to do work calls

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

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DCSA

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Virtual Court Room
Description

Background Investigation

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study

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose D2 Study Room
Description

study

Community Resources Open Office Hours

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Community Public
Event Details:

PPLD's Social Worker is hosting open office hours at Calhan Library. Anyone can sit down and chat, no appointment needed.

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.

 

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Face to Face business meeting via Zoom

11:45am - 1:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

No sales - Personal face to face.

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! 

Author Talk with Historian and Pulitzer Prize Winner, Dr. Marcia Chatelain

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with Dr.

Reservation

Morgan Hartzler

12:00pm - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Description

I am new to the area and have had a terrible time getting Wifi at my place. I work remotely, so it’s been really tough. Just wanting a place to work for a few hours

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

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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Gabe's Study Time

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

Gabe Study Time

Learn to Sew: Farmer's Market Totes

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Interested in learning to sew? Learn the basics of using a sewing machine, including threading, filling a bobbin, and executing basic stitches, as we create custom tote bags. All materials will be provided.

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mtg with Ben

2:45pm - 4:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose D2 Study Room
Description

video mtg with Ben

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.

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SBA - Thrive

3:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Description

SBA - Colorado Springs Thrive Cohort

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

 

 

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.

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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Geoffrey Franklin

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

Tutor Session

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.

Murder Mystery: Mutiny & Murder

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Arrrrrr, mateys! It's time to invite yer crew and have a shiverin' timbers good time at our pirate themed murder mystery party! Ages 12-18. Registration required.

#summeradventure #oceansofpossibility

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Bighorn 4x4 Club Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Description

Monthly Meeting

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Speak English Group

6:15pm - 8:00pm
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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Improv Jam

6:30pm - 8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: MacLaren Hall
Description

We are starting a monthly improv jam, people come and play improv games, new players or old, games will be explained, people will be invited to participate. A fun evening of improv comedy self-created. Fun fast and free.

Virtual Carnelian Coffee Book Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Community Public, Seniors, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Feel free to join us for the virtual version of the Carnelian Coffee Book Group, facilitated by the Pikes Peak Library District. Email Joe at jpaisley@ppld.org for a Zoom invite.

Using eBay for Genealogy, A Partnership between PPLD and PPGS

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Class, Genealogy, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:
This is a Zoom Class.   Instructor: Nancy Niles Wehner, CG
Recommended Minimum Experience Level: Beginner
Minimum Class Size: 5
Restrictions: None. Open to the public.