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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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 2

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 2

This lesson is based on Google and Google Chrome, it should be applicable to other search engines/browsers.

Learners will learn the function of the address bar/search bar/search terms

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.

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SCORE Monthly Meeting

10:15am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

Monthly members meeting

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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
Required
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what happens at the Library when it's closed? We will share our secret world with your stuffed animal friends at our Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Dolls and other "babies" are invited as well. One toy per child.

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.

Monumental Readers

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group
Event Details:

A book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome!

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 Science: Catch the Sound Wave!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Waves are for more than just surfing! Come learn about the science of waves and what they have to do with sound, vibrations, and music. This noisy, hands-on program is presented by Da Vinci Adventures. For ages 5-12. 

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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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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 Science: Catch the Sound Wave!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Waves are for more than just surfing! Come learn about the science of waves and what they have to do with sound, vibrations, and music. This noisy, hands-on program is presented by Da Vinci Adventures. For ages 5-12. 

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

Happy Crafters

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Adult crafting group. Bring your own project, share ideas, learn new skills. Refreshments provided. Knitters, crocheters, quilters, beaders, etc... welcome! 18 and over.

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

Homeschool Fridays

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Every Friday from 1:30-3:30 starting September 16th, join us for Homeschool Fridays!

 

We will meet in the community room at the Fountain Library. Come for board games, crafts, and just hanging out. Open to all ages!

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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 "Adult" group.

Banned Books Movie Matinee

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

Come and enjoy a movie based on a banned book.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teens Game: Codenames

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Codenames is a fun and challenging social word game with a simple premise. Two rival spymasters know the secret identities of 25 agents. Their teammates know the agents only by their CODENAMES.

This event is in the "All" group.
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Please join us to celebrate and appreciate the works of local artists from our Draw Your Community program.

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

Tween: Pokémon Terrariums

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

Are you a Pokémon Master? What do you do once you’ve caught them all?  Join us in creating a habitat for your favorite Pokémon! For ages 9-12. 

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TEXTILES-Spinning Wheel Cert

4:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Textiles
Description

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