All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 4 p.m. on Tue., Dec. 31 and be closed on Wed., Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day.

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

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
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Science meets Art in this Autumn inspired color absorption experiment. For ages 5-12. 

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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
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Science meets Art in this Autumn inspired color absorption experiment. For ages 5-12.

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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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Science meets Art in this Autumn inspired color absorption experiment. For ages 5-12.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.

ERC Make-a-Masterpiece: Anaglyph Artistry

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Homeschoolers: Sketch a composition for viewing with 3-D glasses!  Turn your expert drawing into a three-dimensional anaglyph using transfer paper and markers. Then make the 3-D glasses and watch it POP! 

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CERAMICS-Wheel Throwing FREE

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

NorthStar Computer Series - Internet Basics 1

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Event Details:

Internet Basic 1

 

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
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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 "Adult" group.

Houseplant Swap!

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Community Public
Event Details:

Bring a disease- and pest-free indoor plant or cutting to swap for a plant to take home.

Bring a non-perishable food item and take home two plants!

All food donations will go to Care and Share Food Bank.

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P.E.O. Pikes Peak Area Reciprocity

10:00am - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Description

Meeting to discuss P.E.O. projects in the Pikes Peak Area. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization.

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 Take & Make: Leaf Shaped Coffee Filter Color Absorption

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
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Science meets Art in this Autumn inspired color absorption experiment. For ages 5-12. 

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 Take & Make: Leaf Shaped Coffee Filter Color Absorption

10:00am - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
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Science meets Art in this Autumn inspired color absorption experiment. For ages 5-12. 

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 Take and Make: Leaf Shaped Coffee Filter Color Absorption

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
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Science meets art in this Autumn inspired color absorption experiment. For ages 5-12.

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This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M.
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Science meets Art in this Autumn inspired color absorption experiment. For ages 5-12. 

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

Sensory Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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Join us for a fun and interactive storytime that is specially created for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory integration challenges.

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for children and their favorite adult.

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
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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
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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.

Houseplant Swap

10:30am - 12:30pm
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, Community Public, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring a disease- and pest-free indoor plant or cutting to swap for a plant to take home.  Bring a non-perishable food item and take home two plants.  All food donations will go to Care and Share Food Bank.

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CLASSROOM-Jewelry Metal Stamping

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Description

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

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: 1
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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Beacon of Hope Intel- "Just Breathe"

2:30pm - 5:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Description

Come join us for a time of fellowship, games, dancing, teaching and a quiet time to...just breathe!! Men and women are welcome to learn how to rest and recover from a busy week!

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

Imagine and create an array of structures with easy-to-connect 3-D bristle blocks. Architectural pieces inspire kids to dream, design, and construct a variety of buildings, and then take them apart and start again.

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

Photography Class: Selfies vs. Self-Portraits

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c - Studio 21c
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn the difference between selfies and self-portraits in this studio class.

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

TeensMake: Backpack Bling

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us and bring some friends to make your backpack one of a kind! You'll make accessories for your backpack and you can use Puffy Paint, awesome stickers, and other supplies to decorate the backpack itself.

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

Carbe and Durand Photo

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose 1905 Carnegie Garden
Description

Carbe and Durand Photo