All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Tue., Dec. 24 and Wed., Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

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

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Arts Month Take and Make: Printmaking

All Day
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Celebrate Arts Month by exploring the world of printmaking!  This Take and Make will include the supplies to make a simple relief print using craft foam, c

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Pikes Peak Zine Fest

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

Pikes Peak Zine Fest is a budding annual small press event happening in Colorado Springs!

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

Spooky Stroll-a-Story in OCC

All Day
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Take a spooky stroll in Old Colorado City and read The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams and illustrated by Megan Lloyd.

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

Harvest your herbs to use all winter long with this drying rack. Limit one kit per household, while supplies last. Kit may contain supplies not suitable for children.

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: 109
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.

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

Bad Art Brunch

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

All of the fun of making art with none of the pressure! Join us to create the most ridiculous pieces of art you can think of - from painting to collage to sculpture - while enjoying snacks and refreshments.

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Morticia Adams Rose Show

10:00am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Description

Prizes for best costume and worst rose. Bring your blackened roses. Show and community gathering. Public welcome.

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.

Sewing Level 1: Bags

10:00am - 1:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a simple tote bag using a sewing machine.

No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided by PPLD. Ages 9 and up.

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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

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!

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting 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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

(CANCELLED) Paws to Read

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

Paws to Read on Saturday, October 1st at Manitou Springs Library is cancelled. We hope to see you next month on November 5th!

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.

Pop Up: LEGOs

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Use the big tub of LEGOs to build unique creations. If stuck, look for ideas in the included idea book or try completing one of the challenge cards.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Creepy Doll Planters

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Plants aren't just a summer thing!  Get creative and creepy with this festive planter!  Using an old toy doll, cut open a head, upcycle the body, or decorate a planter at home with hands.  We'll provide seeds to take home to grow fo

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Instagram for Business Owners

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Business, Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Instagram for Business is a 3-part series. You can attend one session or all 3. If you want to attend all 3, you will have to register for each class separately. (Class 2 is on 10/8 and Class 3 is on 10/15)

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Zebulon Pike DAR

10:30am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Description

Board meeting

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

Family Place Playgroup

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

For parents and caregivers with children 1-3 years old.

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Medicare 201

11:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

Our purpose: Educational presentation for audiences pre & post 65 years of age. We educate, assist & support adults to empower them in assessing their present and anticipated healthcare needs including all aspects of Medicare.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Description

This will be a free event where we will hand out clothing, Jackets, hats, gloves, blankets, toys and shoes to families in need. We are hoping to also have crossfire, care and share, Image Born and The ppld set up a table to show other resorces.

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

Library Book Tote

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, APPR: All Pikes Peak Reads, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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 event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Calvin Can't Fly: An ASL Event

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Calvin is a very unique starling. At first he is made fun of and misunderstood, but when Calvin stays true to who he is, he becomes appreciated and celebrated for his differences.

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Fil-Am General Meeting

1:00pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Description

We will hold our general meeting to go over previous fund raising events and events planned for Q4.

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Social Anxiety Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

Group for individuals with social anxiety. This 8-10 week group will provide experiential exercises and cognitive challenges to help shift, as well as provide some basic tools for social interaction.

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Scrap Exchange with Who Gives a Scrap

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior, All
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, All
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

In collaboration with Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center, we are hosting an arts, craft, and hobby material exchange!

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PRINTMAKING-MAC Member Cert

1:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou-Printmaking
Description

Image removed.

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Cynthia Aki

1:30pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Description

Cynthia Aki and the Golden Lotus Foundation are working on a grant for their heritage building. 

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!

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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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
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 "Teen" group.

Teen Advisory Board

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
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Have fun, help your library, and get volunteer hours! Join Teen Advisory Board! Members help with programs, get volunteer hours, plus get leadership training.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Library Book Tote

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Celebrate All Pikes Peak Reads (APPR) by making a personalized Library Book Tote!
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Life Size Battleship

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Play Battleship like you've never played it before - in full size!

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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Libertarian Party of El Paso County

3:00pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

Board meeting.

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Movie Night with Purpose

3:00pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Description

Motivating young voters to protect their rights to vote especially women of color.