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. 

El Paso County

All Day
Adult
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Reserved for Election prep and room set-up

Rockrimmon Library Fifth Annual Community Art Show

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

Celebrate Arts Month with the Rockrimmon Library and enjoy our month-long display of art created by our patrons.

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.

Stem Take & Make: Penny Spinners

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Grab a penny and create a spinning STEM toy. Test out different designs to see which you like best. For ages 5-12. 

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: 108
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.

Friends Quarterly Meeting

9:00am - 10:30am
Adult
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Friends of PPLD
Event Details:

Quarterly meeting for members

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TEXTILES-Rigid Heddle Weaving Certification

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

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Genealogy Basics (virtual genealogy class)

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: 16
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.

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

APPR Author room set up

10:00am - 2:00pm
All
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: All
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

ROOM SETUP TIME FOR RESCHEDULED APPR EVENT -

Please do not delete this reservation without contacting Heidi at ext. 6034

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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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PPPA Quarterly Meeting

10:15am - 12:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

Quarterly meeting for the PPPA Board. Attendees will be PPPA Board Members.

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Gather & Grow Event

10:15am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

Gather & Grow Event
An educating and informational event in natural Healthcare alternatives and natural lifestyle.

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: 13
Event Details:
Class will be in CreateSpace instead of Petritz Lab

CLASS THREE: What Should I Post On Instagram?

How To Post Like A Pro On Instagram

Am I Missing Something? (Hashtags)

Instagram for Business Owners

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Business, Class
Event Details:

**PLEASE NOTE**This class has changed rooms from the Petritz Computer Lab to the CreateSpace. Registration is still open on the page for the Petritz Computer Lab. 

 

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Smudging and Cleansing the Home

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

A lesson in creating a more positive atmosphere in your house through smudging and cleansing.

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Beginner Watercolor Class-Poppy

10:30am - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Description

Join us as we paint the beautiful little poppy! I take you through each part of the flower step-by-step to help you gain confidence in your watercolor painting journey. You will learn valuable tips and techniques along the way.

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 101

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E1
Description

We will be hosting the basics of Medicare seminar in the East E1 Room, at the East Library.
Free snacks and refreshments provided.
At this seminar you can expect to learn about:

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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Social Anxiety Group

12:00pm - 1:30pm
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.

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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 understand Medicare Supplement Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans.

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Medicare 101

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

We will be hosting the basics of Medicare seminar in the Meeting Room, at the Old Colorado City Library.
Free snacks and refreshments provided.
At this seminar you can expect to learn about:

Maker in Residence Class: Modular Origami

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Class, Makerspace and Studios, Maker/Artist in Residence, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

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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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HAGNAUER-Yermande

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

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Meet the Go Team!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

What is a therapy dog? How are they different from service dogs and pets? Come meet dogs and their handlers from the Go Team and find out answers to these questions and more in this fun program for kids ages 2-12.

Fabric Pumpkins 

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to make a small, fabric pumpkin you can have year-round! Come celebrate Arts Month with us this October. 

Sewing Level 1: Scarf

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get ready for the chilly weather! Learn the basics of sewing to create cozy flannel scarves using a sewing machine.

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

Wild Wolves

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come learn about wolves and their importance while meeting an ambassador wolf-dog. Registration required for ages 12-18 ONLY. 

Vintage Painting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn how to stain paper to make it look older and create a vintage work of art! Wear clothes you are comfortable with getting messy.

Registration Required. Ages 12-18.

APPR Presents: Author Susan Orlean

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: APPR: All Pikes Peak Reads, Author, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 81
Event Details:

Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome bestselling author Susan Orlean, author of The Library Book. The Library Book has been chosen as a 2022 All Pikes Peak Reads selection.