All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 4 p.m. on Tue., Dec. 31 and be closed on Wed., Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day.

Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

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Library Explorers Reimagined

9:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join PPLD on January 9 at Library 21c as we introduce the new Reimagined Library Explorer’s program.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

You can get one seat per person, select just ONE option only. If we get many reservations with the same name, only the first one will be valid. The rest will cancel automatically.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

HSE Orientation Day (GED/HiSET)

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

You can get one seat per person, select just ONE option only. If we get many reservations with the same name, only the first one will be valid. The rest will cancel automatically.

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PPQG Sewing Day

9:15am - 12:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

Quilting Group to make Quilts

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

Baby Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. This program lasts approximately 20 – 25 minutes.

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Montessori Baby Info Session

9:30am - 10:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

A mini presentation about Montessori Playgroup. A short presentation on Montessori.

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

Story time at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, 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 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, 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 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Baby Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12-months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. If an older sibling wishes to come along, they might want to bring their own baby doll so they can participate too. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Friends of PPLD
Event Details:

The bi-monthly meeting of the Tri-Lakes Friends of the Library, who serve to support the Monument and Palmer Lake libraries in all their activities.

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.

3D Printer Badging & Modeling Level 1: Buttons

10:00am - 1:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Start your 3D printing and designing journey with PPLD! We will create and print custom buttons using TinkerCAD, a free, online 3D designing software. Get creative with your designs and your fashion choices. No previous experience required.

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

Trauma-Informed Yoga and Meditation

10:15am - 11:15am
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join a certified yoga therapist for a specific low impact trauma-informed yoga class.

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

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. This program lasts approximately 20 – 25 minutes.

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

Stay & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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.

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Montessori Baby and Toddler Info Session

11:00am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Description

This is a mini presentation about Montessori for parents of babies and toddlers.
I will need one table and one chair for myself to place marketing materials.

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2023 Point in Time Volunteer Training

1:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Description

We will be bringing community members to be trained on administering the Point in Time count survey to people experiencing homelessness in Colorado Springs.

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

Share Classes: Phone Photography

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Want to know more about how to use the features of your phone for photography. Join award winning author and photographer, Elayne Prechtel for this in-person, interactive class, where we answer all your smartphone photography questions.

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

Cheyenne Mountain Mystery Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

This month we will read "Mysteries on Trains and Other Transport." Read a mystery that takes place on a train or other transport (planes, boats, etc.) and come discuss it with the group.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Homeschool: Bees, Bats, and Butterflies (Oh my!)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Homeschool, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
 

Pollinators, a vital part of our eco-system, are in trouble! Join us in learning about the process of pollination through hands-on activities; explore the lives of pollinating bees, bats, butterflies, and more.

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

Paws to Read

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Sock Gnomes

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Do you have socks that lack their mate? Bring them to this program to upcycle them into a cute, decorative Sock Gnome!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Anime Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! Some anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Snacks will be provided and cosplay is welcome! Ages 12 - 18.

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Love to Learn Tutoring Program

5:15pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

Elementary and high school tutoring

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

You can get one seat per person, select just ONE option only. If we get many reservations with the same name, only the first one will be valid. The rest will cancel automatically.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

HSE Orientation Day (GED/HiSET)

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

You can get one seat per person, select just ONE option only. If we get many reservations with the same name, only the first one will be valid. The rest will cancel automatically.

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Colorado Springs Writers' Workshop

5:45pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

Writers' Workshop

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Colorado Spings Toastmaster #555

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

Triple Nickel (Colorado Spring Toastmasters #555) is Colorado Springs longest lasting TM Club and still dynamic. Come check us out!

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Montessori Baby and Toddler Info Session

6:30pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Description

This is a mini presentation about Montessori for parents of babies and toddlers.
I will need one table and one chair for myself to place marketing materials.

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Colorado Ballet Society Gala Meeting

6:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

Meeting for upcoming local Gala