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.

PE PIC Meeting

8:30am - 10:00am
Adults
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Penrose PIC meeting

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.

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Montessori Baby and Toddler Info Session

9:15am - 10:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Description

A monthly Montessori-based parenting Info Session. The topic for February: Mindful Adult.

Device Drop-In Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

 Need help with your laptop,

HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Our annual Homeschool Science Fair is open to grades K-12! Homeschool students are invited to demonstrate a science project for other families.

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CERAMICS-Mimbres Pottery

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

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Committee for Fund Raiser

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E1
Description

Committee for Fund Raiser

NorthStar Computer Series - Computer Basics 2

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs, Class, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

Computer

Speak English Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

Speak English group usually meets in the ENT conference room.

Fire Safety for Preschoolers

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us for a 30 min.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
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.

Create and Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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!

The Bark Bunch

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids
Required
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Learn about safety around dogs, dog care and visit with the loveable dogs from the National Mill Dog Rescue in Colorado Springs. This is an informative and interactive program for children ages 3 – 8 and their caregivers. 

Monumental Readers

10:30am - 12:30pm
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:

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

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TEXTILES-Crochet a V-stitch

10:30am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Textiles
Description

Class Description

VITA Central (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

10:30am - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Pine Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Nonprofit
Event Details:

VITA Central site

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Lego Club- Falcon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Description

LEGO Club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that "playing" with LEGOS can teach children.

Happy Crafters

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

All adult handicrafters aged 18 and over are welcome -- knitters, cross stitchers, crocheters, beaders, etc... BRING YOUR OWN PROJECT, share ideas, learn new skills.

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TEXTILES-Tatting $48

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

Movie Matinee

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

Join us for a Fabulous (Brendan) Fraser February! Drinks and refreshments provided!

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TEXTILES-Beaded Earrings Class $45

3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Textiles
Description

Teens Game

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We will have drinks and snacks! Ages 12-18.

Paper Tigers Origami Class

4:15pm - 5:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
 Come have fun learning origami at the Monument Library! 
 

STEAM: Is that painting REALLY just dots: Seurat Pointillism

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Tweens
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor, S.T.E.A.M., Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Participants will learn about artist Georges Seurat and explore the technique of Pointillism by creating their own painting masterpiece. For ages 5 - 12.