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.

Nonprofit Workshop - Foundation Directory Searching

9:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to maximize the Foundation Directory's tools to identify potential grants.  The database provides information including grant recipients, their location, dollar amounts granted, and suggested funders.  The class is designed for

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET)

9:00am - 12:00pm
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:

The GED and HiSET are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social Studi

Food Industry Training (5-Week Intensive Training Program)

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Creative Services Programs
Event Details:

Start your journey to a new career today! 

Pikes Peak Library District is offering a five-week training program that helps you learn the skills you need to become a qualified prep cook or line cook.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
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:

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

VITA Central (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

9:30am - 1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Nonprofit
Event Details:

VITA Central site

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
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:

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

breast feeding support group

10:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

mothers and babies gathering for breastfeeding support

Reservation

CERAMICS-Mimbres Pottery

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

Stay and Play

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

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 0-5 years old. No registration required.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

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

Reservation

Beginner Watercolor Class

10:30am - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

Beginner Watercolor Class

Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

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

Virtual Prenatal Series: Sleep and Purple Crying

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Are you expecting and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a series of virtual prenatal classes. Registration is required.

ERC Make-a-Masterpiece: Island Exploration: Treasure Map!

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

Homeschoolers: Create your uniquely illustrated island map, inspired by Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl.

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

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

Reservation

CLASSROOM-Imagine Afterschool

3:30pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Description

Afterschool Art Program

Free Math Tutoring

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Conversation Heart Handwarmers

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Give the gift of warmth to a loved one this winter. Tell that special someone "u r cute" and make sure they don't have cold hands.

Part of the Winter Adult Reading Program.

Ages 18+

Registration Required

Reservation

AfterMath - Grand reopening! - All Math Levels Tutoring - Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Dynamic Rotary Club

4:00pm - 6:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Description

The Aftermath program is back! Math tutoring of all levels is offered for free from Math professionals to past professors, PhDs, engineers, and more.

PPLD Board of Trustees meeting

5:00pm - 7:00pm
All
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: All
Event Type: PPLD: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Regular monthly meeting of the PPLD Board of Trustees

Reservation

Real Estate Investing Colorado Springs

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

Please join us for lots of networking and a short 45-minute presentation from a local expert! The presentation will start promptly at 6 PM, so please come a bit early to network.

Speak English Group

5:45pm - 7:45pm
Adults
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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
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.