All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 27 and will be closed on Thu., Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.  The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Rockrimmon Library will close on Sun., Dec. 1.

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

Library Tour for Trailblazer

9:00am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

FCS Staff Led Library Tour for School.

Food Industry Training (5-Week Intensive Training Program)

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Makerspace and Studios
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.

Palmer Lake Book Club

9:30am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Room: Palmer Lake Community Events
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

The Palmer Lake Book Club will meet at the Lucretia Vaile Museum, on the lower level of the Palmer Lake Library building. 

The March book selection is On Animals by Susan Orlean.

Device Drop-In Help

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

 Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! 

ERC Make-a-Masterpiece: Picasso Meets Matisse

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Required
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Homeschoolers: In this unique project you'll explore Pablo Picasso's Blue and Rose Period paintings and Henri Matisse's "painting with scissors" method.

Manitou Knitting Club

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

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

Computer Basic Lab 

 

Practice the skills learned in the previous “Computer Basics” series.

Free time for Q & A related to computers.

Speak English Group

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

Speak English group usually meets in the ENT conference room.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

 

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for children and their favorite adult.

Beginning and Intermediate Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners with local yoga instructor Svetlana. Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.

Create and Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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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 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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.

VITA Central (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

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

VITA Central site

Reservation

Falcon Lego Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.

Spring Orientation: CONO's Neighborhood University (in partnership with PPLD)

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Do you have a passion for your neighborhood? And want to actively participate in building and shaping your community? CONO can help prepare you (for free!) to effectively engage and organize your community!

Happy Crafters

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
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. Light refreshments served.

Reservation

Daughters of the American Revolution

3:30pm - 5:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

Will use room for a committee meeting.

Teens Game

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:
Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We’ll have a Nintendo Switch tournament and snacks! Ages 12-18. 

Author Presentation - John Wesley Anderson presents "Lou and Jonbenét: A Legendary Lawman's Quest to Solve a Child Beauty Queen's Murder"

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Community Public, Local Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

CLICK **HERE** TO JOIN THE LIVE ZOOM PRESENTATION - STARTING AT 5:50PM