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.

Community Gift Exchange

All Day
Adults
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

Exchange a small gift with another adult in the community. 
Bring a new gift in a gift bag to the exchange desk, leave your gift, get one in return (12/1-12/22). 

STEM Take & Make: Spool Racers

All Day
Kids, Tweens, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Explore this example of potential and kinetic energy with this wind-up toy. For ages 5-12. 

Virtual Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults, Seniors
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, 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.

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Improv Workshop

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

Improv Workshop come laugh and have fun, you will enjoy this intro to improv.

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TEXTILES-Fiber Processing Equipment Certification

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Textiles
Description

Sewing Level 1: Bags

10:00am - 1:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
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.

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Invest in yourself, become a homeowner.

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

Presentation on how to become a homeowner.

Holiday Card Making

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Make your own holiday cards under the tutelage of local crafts guru Theresa Pingel to send to your friends and family. All materials will be provided. For beginner and intermediate crafters

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W0TLM Ham Radio Exams

10:30am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Description

FCC testing to obtain a HAM Radio license will be conducted.

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CLASSROOM-Decorating Holiday Ornaments

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Description

Author Talk with Fredrik Backman: Bestselling Author of A Man Called Ove

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

Join us for an online chat with bestselling author Fredrik Backman as we discuss his outstanding body of work, including his breathtaking new novel, 

Community Gift Exchange

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

DIY Snow Globe

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Swirling glitter-filled snow globes are a nostalgic holiday decoration you can customize with a laminated photograph, ornament, memento, or your child's favorite superhero figurine.

Sewing Level 1: Scarf

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
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. 

Fifth Annual Yule Ball

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Required
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Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Witches, wizards, and all other magical beings are invited to attend the 5th Annual Yule Ball! Get sorted into your Hogwarts House, participate in magical crafts and activities, mingle with fellow fans, and dance the afternoon away.

Family Holiday Movie Marathon

2:00pm - 4:45pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

Come and enjoy some holiday movies!

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Holiday Musical Show with the Song Spinners Show Choir and the New Horizons band.

2:30pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

A fun, free Holiday Music Extravaganza featuring the New Horizons Band followed by a performance of the Song Spinners-the Official Show Choir of Colorado Springs Holiday show.

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Conversation About Homebuying and Financial Literacy w/ Me. and Monique

3:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

Conversation About Homebuying and Financial Literacy w/ Me. and Monique

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Pascale B Designs Cancer Fundraiser Sale

4:30pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

Pascale B Designs is selling their clothing, bags, and accessories and all proceeds go to raising money for Ashley Fay's Breast Cancer Treatment.