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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Learn about favorite foods and make recipes from some of the cultures celebrated during Hispanic Heritage Month.

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

Virtual Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 107
Event Details:

Join local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman in this virtual yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners. Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class.

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DYE LAB-Rigid Heddle Weaving

9:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Description

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TEXTILES-Stitch Play! $125

9:00am - 12:00pm
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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Behind the Stacks: Tour of Collection Management

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, APPR: All Pikes Peak Reads, Kids, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Check out the behind-the-scenes action in Collection Management! Learn how PPLD acquires and distributes the books and other material you find on Library shelves.

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

Virtual Genealogy Basics

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy, but aren't sure where to start? Join us for an introduction to basic genealogy research strategies including getting started, organizing research, and selecting and searching for records.

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.

Life Sized Candyland

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Play Candyland like you've never played it - in full size! Will you be the one to find King Kandy? For ages 9 - 12.

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

Falcon Garden Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

We will be discussing topics related to high desert gardening. Open to the public; visitors are heartily invited to join us. Visit our website at www.falcongardenclub.org

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Woodshop
Description

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

Maker in Residence Class: Modular Origami

10:00am - 1:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Maker/Artist in Residence, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Origami has been around for over 1000 years! Let’s look at origami under a different light. The art of paper folding was once considered a child’s activity, but now it attracts mathematicians, designers, engineers, and artists all over the world.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Red Cross Babysitter Training

10:00am - 4:30pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Class, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

As the nation's leader in babysitting classes and child care training, the American Red Cross can help you become a capable, confident babysitter that families love.

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Russian Language Meetup Group

10:15am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

Learn and practice Russian Language

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Pikes Peak Pastel Society Meeting

10:15am - 12:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

Member meeting of the Pikes Peak Pastel Society. Open to members and anyone interested in learning more about the Society and painting with pastels.

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.

(CANCELLED) Down the Rabbit Hole!

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

CANCELLED - Unfortunately, this program has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Library Book Tote

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, APPR: All Pikes Peak Reads
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Celebrate All Pikes Peak Reads (APPR) by making a personalized Library Book Tote!  Using blank canvas totes and fabric markers, stencils, and other decorations, you will make a personalized and fun tote to carry all of your library books.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

Association of Financial Consultants is a nonprofit and IRS 501(c)(3) approved organization that partners with local agents looking to educate seniors turning 65 on the complexities of Medicare.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Behind the Stacks: Tour of Collection Management

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, APPR: All Pikes Peak Reads, Kids, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Check out the behind-the-scenes action in Collection Management! Learn how PPLD acquires and distributes the books and other material you find on Library shelves.

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.

Family Line Dancing!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Alycia Kibby for a family-friendly beginner's line dancing class that will be sure to get your family moving! This is great for ages 7 - 12 plus their accompanying adults. 

This event is in the "All" group.

Houseplant Swap

11:00am - 1:00pm
All
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor
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. 

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

B.Y.O. Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

The Bring Your Own Book Club meets once a month at Ute Pass Library on select Saturdays. Each month we will draw a different genre and book club members will be able to choose which book they read, and share their thoughts with the group.

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WOODSHOP-Router Cert Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Woodshop
Description

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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All" group.
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, All
Event Type: Friends of PPLD
Event Details:

The Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District will inaugurate a new series of programs, Meet the Author, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the East Library, 5550 N.  Union Blvd.  

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Medicare 101

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Description

Medicare 101, an educational seminar to help you navigate Medicare and to help you understand Medicare Supplement Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans.

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Understanding Rank Choice Voting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Description

Speaker and panel on Rank Choice Voting a subject of interest to all local residents of our community. Event will be open for public and live streaming. Format like other League evnts with speakers, panel questions and answers.

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PAPERMAKING-Papermaking Certification

1:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Paper & Exposure
Description

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

Wild Wolves

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come learn about wolves and their importance while meeting an ambassador wolf-dog.

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

Houseplant Swap 

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, 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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Murder Mystery: Murder at Ravenwood Manor

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for a masquerade ball themed murder mystery! Dress up or dress down, but come ready to play a part and solve the mystery of a murder most foul.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Drum Circle with the Cousars

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adults, Kids, Community Public, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join the Cousars to learn about drumming and participate in a drum circle. Learn about Balphons and Balongi, and other percussion instruments. Participants are welcome to bring Jembe or Conga drums to participate in the class.

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

18+ Dungeons and Dragons

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Play D&D with other young adults (18+), led by volunteer Dungeon Masters. No experience is required. For more information, contact Library 21C.

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Associa

4:30pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Description

Association Meeting

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

Saturday Night Improv Comedy Show. Family friendly improv comedy, you provide the suggestion we create the fun. Bring the kids, grandma too. If you like "Whose Line is it Anyway?", you will love our show.

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

Family Outdoor Movie Night - Sing

7:30pm - 10:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East George Fellows Park
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Family
Event Type: Live Outdoor
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a family movie in George Fellows Park behind the East Library!  Bring a blanket or chairs and don't forget the snacks!  Bathrooms will be available. We will be showing the movie Sing. For all ages.