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. 

STEM Take & Make: Paper Helicopter

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Create a paper helicopter with only 3 strips of paper and watch it fly! For ages 5-12. 

Reservation

CERAMICS-Wheel Throwing Cert

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Ceramics Studio
Description

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Northstar Computer Series - Computer Basics 1

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

NORTHSTAR COMPUTER SERIES: COMPUTER BASICS 1

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. 

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.

Yarnettes Fiber Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace
Event Details:

Join this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects. 

STEM Take & Make: Paper Helicopter

10:00am - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Create a paper helicopter with only 3 strips of paper and watch it fly! For ages 5-12. 

 

STEM Take & Make: Paper Helicopter

10:00am - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Create a paper helicopter with only 3 strips of paper and watch it fly! For ages 5-12. 

STEM Take and Make: Paper Helicopter

10:00am - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Event Details:

Create a paper helicopter with only 3 strips of paper and watch it fly! For ages 5-12. 

STEM TAKE & MAKE: Paper Helicopter 

10:00am - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Event Details:

Create a paper helicopter with only 3 strips of paper and watch it fly! For ages 5-12. 

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STEM Take and Make: Paper Helicopter

10:00am - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Create a paper helicopter with only 3 strips of paper and watch it fly! For ages 5-12.

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.

Tails and Tales: Visit a Therapy Animal

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a story, do a craft and meet and greet a small animal from Reigning Hope Therapy Service in a relaxing atmosphere. This 45 min. program is for kids age 3 - 10.

One registration per family.

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!

Reservation

PRINTMAKING-Metalsmithing

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou-Printmaking
Description

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Reservation

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.

Draw Your Community: Seeing in Art – Buildings, Cities, and Architectural Vistas

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

This month, we're celebrating our community through drawings!

Reservation

Chet Myers Reservation B3 C-21

2:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B3
Description

Strategy Meeting

Intro to Sewing: Farmer's Market Totes

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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.

Palmer Lake Library Village Green Concert: Skean Dubh

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Room: Palmer Lake Town Hall Green
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public, Family Library Programs, Live Outdoor
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the re-opening of the Palmer Lake Library with a live three concert series of music at the Palmer Lake Village Green!