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. 

Reservation

Turning Pointe Ignite Showcase

9:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: MacLaren Hall
Description

This will be a showcase of our students dancing and parents coming to watch. We'll practice the first few hours and then have the showcase and awards!

Reservation

CERAMICS-Handbuilding Cert

10:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Ceramics Studio
Description

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

French Music Lingua

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Barbara Mills from Springs French Music Lingua for a unique, FREE program that teaches French and American Sign Language to children, ages 8 and under, using a fun mix of music, movement, art, drama and storytelling.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Northstar Computer Series - Computer Basics 3

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: 4
Event Details:

NORTHSTAR COMPUTER SERIES: COMPUTER BASICS 3

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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

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

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. 

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

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.

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

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!

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

Senior Chats

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

This informal gathering for seniors offers information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee. This month the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging will be joining us for a community conversation on the transportation needs of seniors.

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.

Homeschool Game Day

11:00am - 12:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East George Fellows Park
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Event Details:

Homeschool families are invited to an outdoor game day! Activities include four-square, hula hoops, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, kick ball, and more! Come prepared to play! All ages are welcome! In case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.

Reservation

TEXTILES-Jewelry Metal Stamping

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

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

Dips and Spreads: Hummus

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us to learn about the history of hummus and then make and taste this delicious dip for yourself!

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.

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

Ruth Holley Book Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

The Ruth Holley Book Club meets on the 4th Friday of the month to discuss a book in person or over Zoom. Please send an email to Stacey Marin (smarin@ppld.org) if interested in participating virtually. 

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

Northstar Digital

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This is an open lab that patrons can use to set up a Northstar account, take a proctored exam for certification or ask questions. 

There's no cost to participate. 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Summer Movie Matinee

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

Watch a heartwarming summer movie.

This event is in the "All" group.
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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!

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: OL - Off Site
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, History, Live Outdoor, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

It is difficult to imagine Colorado Springs without Red Rock Canyon Open Space, but do you know how this haven for recreation came about?

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, History, Live Outdoor, Seniors
Event Details:

It is difficult to imagine Colorado Springs without Red Rock Canyon Open Space, but do you know how this haven for recreation came about?