All Pikes Peak Library District locations are closed Wed., Dec. 10, and Thu., Dec. 11, to implement the new Integrated Library System.

The catalog and PPLD app will be unavailable through Thu., Dec. 11.

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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
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Reserved for Election prep and room set-up

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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
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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.

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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
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The GED and HiSET  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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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Studios
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Start your journey to a new career today! 

Pikes Peak Library District is offering a five-week training program that helps you learn the skills you need to become a qualified prep cook or line cook.

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Toddler Time

9:30am–9:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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Toddler Time

9:30am–10:00am
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
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One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
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
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One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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breast feeding support group

10:00am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

mothers and babies meeting together for breastfeeding support

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El Paso County

10:00am–8:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Community Public
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El Paso County elections room prep and set-up.

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Toddler Time

10:30am–10:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
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.
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Stay & Play

10:30am–11:00am
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
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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 0-5 years old. No registration required.

 

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Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
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
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One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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Join us in the Children's Area.

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

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This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children and their favorite adult. 

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Medicare 101

11:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

We will be hosting the basics of Medicare seminar in the B2 Meeting Room, at the Library 21C.
Free snacks and refreshments provided.
At this seminar you can expect to learn about:

This event is in the "Family" group

VIRTUAL Prenatal Series: Sleep & Purple Crying

12:00pm–1:00pm
Family
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Family
Event Type: Class, Family Library Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you expecting and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a series of virtual prenatal classes. Pre-registration is required.

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This event is in the "Senior" group

Yoga Flow

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
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A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement.  The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.  Perfect for beginners, but leaves lots of room to incorporate more challenging pose

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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Business, Nonprofits, & Law
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Entrepreneur in Residence Office Hours

Ginelle Curincita, the fall Entrepreneur in Residence will be available to help you along your entrepreneurial journey.

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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.

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

Northstar Computer Series - Internet Basics 3

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Computers & Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and learn to use PPLD resources to improve your computer skills. This learning experience consists of three (3) in-person classes. 

There's no cost to participate. 

What you’ll need  

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PPPS Informal Painting

1:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

An opportunity for members of the PPPS to paint together informally and for interested people to learn about painting with pastels.

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

Laser Badging & Design Level 1: Coasters

2:00pm–5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don't coast on the laser! Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom coaster designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8” wood. No previous experience required.

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This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Paws to Read

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.

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This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
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Paws to Read

3:30pm–4:30pm
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:

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

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

Creepy Doll Planters

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor
Registration Required
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.

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
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Free Math Tutoring

3:30pm–6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Tween: Mini Pumpkin Decorating

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Registration Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Transform a mini pumpkin into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! We will have everything you need to decorate a pumpkin for fall. For ages 9-12.

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This event is in the "Senior" group
This event is in the "Family" group

PPLD Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: PPLD: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Regular monthly meeting of the PPLD Board of Trustees.

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

Fabric Pumpkins

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Live Indoor, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Speak English Group

5:45pm–7:45pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Fabric Pumpkins

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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REAL TRAINING

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

MEETING

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

Virtual LENA Start

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids 0-5, Family
Registration 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
Registration Required
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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Virtual LENA Start

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids 0-5, Family
Registration 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
Registration Required
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.