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.

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.

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

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Required
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

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

Manitou Knitting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

For beginners or experts, and everything in-between. Join us once a month to meet up with like minded knitters, socialize, and have some snacks. An instructor will be on hand to help those who need it. 

NorthStar Computer Series - Computer Basics 3

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.

Yarnettes Fiber Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Event Details:

Join this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects. 

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for children and their favorite adult.

Reservation

Pikes Peak Pastel Society Member Meeting

10:30am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

Member meeting of the Pikes Peak Pastel Society

Homeschool Science: Colorado Native Wildlife

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Family
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

From the high forests of the Rocky Mountains to the open expanses of the Great Plains we share our beautiful home with amazing wildlife.

Career Navigator office hours

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

Homeschool Science: Colorado Native Wildlife

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Family
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

From the high forests of the Rocky Mountains to the open expanses of the Great Plains we share our beautiful home with amazing wildlife.

Reservation

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.

Reservation

Community Exchange

1:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: MacLaren Hall
Description

Ruth Holley Book Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

The Ruth Holley Book Club meets on the 4th Friday of the month to discuss a book in person. In February, we will discuss "Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson. Copies of the book are available at the front desk.

Sewing Level 1: Fabric Bookmarks

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Curl up with a good book this winter! Learn the basics of sewing to create colorful fabric bookmarks using a sewing machine.

No previous experience is required and all supplies will be provided by PPLD. Ages 9 and up. 

Reservation

ATC Monthly Event

3:00pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

A free event for anyone to come in and make art (Artist Trading Cards), and either keep it or trade it for other art from other artists.
Open to the public and any age interested.

Reservation

Medicare 101- Presented by AIS Medicare & More

4:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Description

We will be hosting the basics of Medicare seminar in the Meeting room, at the Monument library.
Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.
At this seminar you can expect to learn about: