All Pikes Peak Library District locations will open at 11 a.m. on Fri., Sept. 27 due to an all-staff training.

East Library and book drop will reopen at 9 a.m. on Mon., Sept. 30 following completion of parking lot repairs.

Visit our project update page for more information.

Career Navigator office hours

8:00am - 10:00am
Adults
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Adult Education Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

Reservation

Dye Lab/Paper/Exposure RM-Sally R

9:00am - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Paper & Exposure
Description

private screenprinting reservation

Storytime

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

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

Due to our fire code limit, we can only provide space to 35 patrons. Arrive early.  

Storytime

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

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

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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.

Reservation

COS Homeschooling Group

9:30am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

Math 3rd Grade Level

Career Navigator office hours

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

Entrepreneur in Residence Office Hours

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Business
Event Details:

Northstar Computer Series- Internet Basics 3

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

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

RH*G hold

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Set up for Book Release at 1pm

Sand Creek Book Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us on November 17th from 10am-12pm to discuss How Emotions are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett.

Reservation

TEXTILES-Punchneedle $45

10:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Textiles
Description

Music And Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story.

For ages 2-3 accompanied by a favorite adult.

 

Storytime

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

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

Due to our fire code limit, we can only provide space to 35 patrons. Arrive early.  

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

Toddler Time

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

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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.

Toddler Time

11:15am - 11:45am
Kids
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

Old Colorado City Book Group

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

The Old Colorado City Library meets monthly in person (call about Zoom options) to discuss favorite popular and timely fiction and non-fiction.  See PDF link for upcoming book titles.  Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch.

Military Matters Book Release

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: History Library Programs
Event Details:

Join Pikes Peak Library District for the release of t

We Have a Story Reception

1:00pm - 2:30pm
All
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public, History Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Library 21c Art Inspiration

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided.

Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free program.

Reservation

Spanish Conversation Group

1:30pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

This is an informal Spanish conversation group, including intermediate-advanced students and native speakers. It is not an instructional time and no English is spoken during the meetings.

Career Navigator office hours

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

Paws to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

Practice reading

Paws to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

Practice reading

KidsMake: Fun with Fossils

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Use your creativity to make your own fossil print with clay and some fun plants and mini animals! Ages 5 - 12.

Tween: Mini Pumpkin Decorating

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens
Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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. Due to limited supplies, registration is required.

Board of Trustees interviews

3:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Interviews for Board vacancy.

Teen Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
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!

Tween Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Alli!

New members are always welcome and no experience is required. Ages 9-12.

#tweens  #dungeonsanddragons

Reservation

Citywide VITA Training Meet and Greet

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

This will be the first meeting of VITA site coordinators and volunteers. This will be a time to meet each other to chat about when and where the different VITA sites will be this year. We will have a recruiting video running in the background.

Vintage Painting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Makerspace, Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Drop-In Clay

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Come to the Sand Creek Library Makerspace to experiment with clay at this fun and informal drop-in session. All skill levels are welcome. We'll supply the clay; just bring yourself! A volunteer will be on hand to help and inspire. Ages 9 and up.

Library 21c Mystery Lovers Book Club

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

Love mysteries? Join us to discuss this month's mystery title.

3rd Thursday, November 17, 6 pm, ENT conference room.

Reservation

Home Owners Association of Falcon Estates

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

Homeowners of Falcon Estates Board meeting

In-Person Lena Start

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Adults, Family
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Adults, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 10-week,  program that will increase your child’s language development.

In-Person Lena Start

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Adults, Family
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Adults, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 10-week,  program that will increase your child’s language development.

PenPop!

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Let’s geek out!  Join our Penrose team each week to discuss your favorite genres/topics in pop culture.

Reservation

Copy of Soul's Church: Refractions: Faith and Art Discussion

7:00pm - 9:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Description

Thursday gathering with Chris Nason of Soul's Church: Refractions: Faith and Art Discussion