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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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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). 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

9:00am - 9:45am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, and activities.

Reservation

Bridgette bliss

9:15am - 10:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

Study session

Reservation

PPQG Board 2023 Budget Meeting

9:15am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

Budget Meeting for Guild

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Music & Movement

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:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

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, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
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:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Career Navigator office hours

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference 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

CERAMICS-Hand Building

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

Hand Building Class

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Woodshop
Description

Reservation

Seans study time fun time

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

I need the room for studying stuff
Thanks

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Music & Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Stay & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

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 1 - 3 years old. No registration required.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Children's area
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

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, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Create and Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that art making builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Chats

10:30am - 11:30am
Seniors
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors
Event Type: Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

These informal gatherings for seniors offer information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Chats

11:30am - 12:30pm
Seniors
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Seniors
Event Type: Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

This informal gathering for seniors offers information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee. All are welcome! No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Career Navigator office hours

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Calhan) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

ERC Make-a-Masterpiece: Mixed-Media Fauvist Portrait

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids, Tweens
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Homeschoolers: Much like 20th century "Les Fauves" (The Wild Beasts), you can create an expressive Fauvist portrait!

Reservation

DYE LAB-COS World Affairs Council

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Description

16 international students visiting with translators. Possible indigo dye project. 

Reservation

Socrates Cafe

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

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speak English Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Woodshop
Description

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Create & Play

2:00pm - 2:30pm
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
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that art making builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Natural Grocers Nutrition Class: Super Simple Ways to Support Immunity

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

While most people agree vitamins are beneficial to our health, many don’t understand how these minerals provide immune support. Just like the rest of our body, the immune system requires optimal nutrition to function at its best.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Social Worker Hours

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

PPLD's  community resource supervisor will be onsite the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at Cheyenne Mountain Library to assist patrons. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

KidsMake: Fun With Fossils

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Family
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens 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.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Tweens
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teens Game

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We'll have a video game (Nintendo Switch or Xbox) tournament with snacks! Ages 12-18.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Junior Advisory Board (JAB)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tweens
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Have a voice in your community, meet new friends, and make a difference, all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the library.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Life Size Battleship

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Drop-In Watercolor Painting

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
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 East Library to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session! No registration necessary and all skill levels welcome. We'll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween: Life-Sized Candy Land

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Play Candyland like you've never played it - in full size! Will you be the one to find King Kandy?

Reservation

Troop 49476

5:00pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Description

meeting

Reservation

Voces Unidas for Justice Posada

5:00pm - 10:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: MacLaren Hall
Description

Voces Unidas for Justice organizes a community posada every year. It is a day of celebration for many Latin Americans. We will be hosting this event and offering traditional activities and food to our community guests.

Reservation

Girl Scouts Troop 43667 Meeting

5:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

Girl Scouts Troop 43667 meeting

Reservation

Building Your Brand Toastmasters

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

Branding is a key in your ventures
Our focus is a cooperative collaboration for:
speakers, authors, and others growing skills that reach the public!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Path to Citizenship Study Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Path to Citizenship is a study group for adults preparing to take the US Citizenship Test. The group is led by a volunteer. The group meets for 12 weeks. This is a free group. There is no cost. Registration is required and seats are limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Monumental Bookworms - CANCELLED

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs
Event Details:

Tonight's book club is cancelled due to inclement weather.  The current book will be discussed at the January 2023 meeting.

An evening book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome!