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. 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Description

The Friends of Old Colorado City Library hold book sales to raise money, host various library events, fund library programs, meet only four times a year, and look for ways to improve the Old Colorado City Library.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Description

Invest in Yourself, go from renter to homeowner!

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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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Pikes Peak Pickleball Association (PPPA)

10:15am - 12:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

Quarterly PPPA Board meeting

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

Create & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Sensory Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Join us for a fun and interactive storytime that is specially created for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory integration challenges.

 

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

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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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Beginner Watercolor Class: Landscape

10:30am - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Description

Step-by-Step guidance using professional quality watercolor paints and paper in painting a Colorado landscape. All materials needed to complete a painting are provided during class.

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CFP

10:30am - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Virtual Court Room (B1)
Description

CFP review

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Zebulon Pike NSDAR

11:00am - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Description

Monthly meeting: Lunch with a presentation and meeting

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

Tweens and TeensEat: Cookie Decorating

11:15am - 12:15pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Boost your cookie decorating skills by using royal icing to create rainbow tie dye cookie creations!

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

B.Y.O. Book Club

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

The Bring Your Own Book Club meets once a month at Ute Pass Library on select Saturdays. Each month we will draw a different genre and book club members will be able to choose which book they read, and share their thoughts with the group.

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Social Anxiety Group

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

Group for individuals with social anxiety. This 12 week group will provide experiential exercises and cognitive challenges to help shift social anxiety patterns, and provide a foundation for achieving social goals.

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Sustainable Educational Experience

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

Hosting a How to Stay Safe in the Woods Class

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Essential Tremor Support Group

12:45pm - 3:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

Essential tremor is a nervous system (neurological) disorder that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking. It can affect almost any part of your body, but the trembling occurs most often in your hands.

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

Beginning Painting Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult, Senior, All
Required
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, All
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn basic acrylic painting skills from local artist Chris Alvarez of the Alvarez Art School during a 90-minute course. All supplies provided.

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LWVPPR Issues In Action Annual Meeting

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

LWVPPR Issues in Action Annual Meeting

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

Genealogy Basics (virtual genealogy class)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research strategies, including getting started, organizing research, and selecting and searching for records.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Escape Room: Caesar's Ciphers

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Julius Caesar has been murdered! The fallen dictator and Emperor of Rome has left clues and ciphers behind to help protect his legacy. Can you solve the clues to let the world know about the nefarious secrets of the Roman empire?

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Life Size Game: Clue

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Can you catch the murderer? In this live version of the classic board game “Clue”, participants will do their best to solve the mystery before their peers and win the game!

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

3D Printer Badging Class

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

3D printing is an amazing technology that lets you print custom designs out of plastic! After completing this class, you will be able to use the 3D printer on your own during Open Hours at Library 21c, East, Manitou Springs, and Sand Creek Li

This event is in the "Teen" group.

How to Podcast with Studio809Podcasts

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Live Indoor, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Ever feel like everybody's got a podcast but you? Have something on your mind you want to share with the world? Come join Dave Gardner with Studio809Podcasts to learn the magic behind the making of a podcast.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

Cookie decorating class. All participants must register online. The cost is $75.

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

18+ Dungeons and Dragons

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Play D&D with other young adults (18+), led by volunteer Dungeon Masters. No experience is required. For more information, contact Library 21C.