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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Storytime

9:00am - 9:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, and activities.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL CLASSES

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

The GED, HiSET and TASC are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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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, Live Indoor
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. Ages 3-7.

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

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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

Once Upon a Sign: ASL Storytime

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Come and join us for a fun Storytime featuring early literacy activities and stories signed in American Sign Language (ASL) by a Deaf role model, and spoken aloud in English!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Food Industry Training Info Meeting & Pre-Test

9:30am - 12:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Makerspace and Studios
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn more about PPLD's Food Industry Training Program and take the mandatory pre-test for admission. 

Our 5-week intensive training program will help you learn the skills you need to enter a career in the culinary industry.

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

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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.

Homeschool: Build a Poem!

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Kids, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Description: We're taking poetry off the page and creating poems and stories with building blocks. Use the building blocks with words and phrases attached to create a skyscraper of poems or a house of stories. Be creative and build with us!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public, Nonprofit
Event Details:

It’s National Voter Registration Day! In partnership with PPLD, members from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region will be on-site inside three libraries on Tue., Sept.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public, Nonprofit
Event Details:

It’s National Voter Registration Day! In partnership with PPLD, members from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region will be on-site inside three libraries on Tue., Sept.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public, Nonprofit
Event Details:

It’s National Voter Registration Day! In partnership with PPLD, members from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region will be on-site inside three libraries on Tue., Sept.

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

Stay & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us for open-ended play! We'll have fun toys to enhance your child's early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together. For ages 1 - 3 years old. No registration required.

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. 

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children with their favorite adult.

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

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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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, Live Indoor
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. Ages 3-7.

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

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

This event is in the "Senior" group.

Senior Chats

10:30am - 11:30am
Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Senior
Event Type: Seniors
Event Details:

These informal gatherings for seniors offer information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee. All are welcome.

Free. No registration required.

This event is in the "Senior" group.

Senior Chats

11:30am - 12:30pm
Senior
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Senior
Event Type: Seniors
Event Details:

This informal gathering for seniors offers information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee. All are welcome! No registration required.

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

Author Talk with Simon Winchester

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Simon Winchester, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Professor and the Mad

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

Virtual LENA Start

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you have a child between the ages of 0-32 months? Do you wonder how much you talk with your child? LENA Start is a 11-week, virtual program that will increase your child’s language development.

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This event is in the "Family" group.

Virtual LENA Start

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Do you have a child between the ages of 0-32 months? Do you wonder how much you talk with your child? LENA Start is a 11-week, virtual program that will increase your child’s language development.

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

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Calhan) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

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

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

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

Rockrimmon Friends of the Library

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Friends of PPLD
Event Details:

Rockrimmon Friends Group

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Socrates Cafe

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

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
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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SCREENPRINTING-Ruthie

1:45pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Paper & Exposure
Description

screenprinting reservation

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

Create & Play

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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.

Natural Grocers Nutrition Class: Live in Harmony Through Ayurveda

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This virtual class is an introduction to help you discover your Ayurvedic body type (dosha). Knowing your dosha can help you maximize your health through individualizing your diet and lifestyle.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Navigator office hours

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

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: Marble Run Mania!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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, Tweens
Event Details:

Explore gravitational potential energy, engineering, and problem solving as you use recycled materials to create a marble run. For ages 5-12.

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Family Therapy

3:30pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

Having family therapy since no other rooms available for the times needed

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Love anime? Come hang out with other teens who share your passion! Some Anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Snacks provided, cosplay welcome!

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

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.

Drop-In Watercolor Painting

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come to East Library to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session! No registration necessary and all skill levels welcome. We'll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself!

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Girl Scout Meeting

4:15pm - 5:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

We are in need of a space for our bi-weekly Girl Scout Daisy meeting. There will be a light snack for the girls, like pretzels or fruit and they will have a small art project to complete.

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

Tween: DIY Backpack Bling

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens
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!

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Exam 092022

4:30pm - 5:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine B
Description

I am proctoring an exam for a student. There will be myself and the student.

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Girl Scout Troop 45299

4:30pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Description

Girl Scouts Girl Meeting!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL CLASSES

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

The GED, HiSET and TASC are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social

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Girl Scout Troop 9316

5:15pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

Girl Scout Meeting - no staff set up or breakdown needed

Reservation

Medicare Maze- Educational Seminar

5:30pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Description

Medicare Educational seminar. Educating participants on the basics of hoe Medicare works.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

"Play D&D with other teens, led by volunteer Dungeon Masters. No experience is required.  For more information, contact Bradley Butzin at ext. 6229 or bbutzin@ppld.org

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Building Your Brand Toastmasters

5:30pm - 7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

We are a new group providing the support and skills you need for your next venture.
Whether it is writing a book, starting a business, growing in your career, or anything else having to do with getting your message out.