All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Tue., Dec. 24 and Wed., Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

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

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

Virtual Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Teen, Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Join local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman in this virtual yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners. Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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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.

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

Baby Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. This program lasts approximately 20 – 25 minutes.

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Community Meditation Class for Beginners

9:30am - 10:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Description

I will be hosting a community mediation class.

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

Story time at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

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The Mompreneur Network Meeting

9:30am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Description

The Mompreneur Network recognizes that being a parent and an entrepreneur combine to form a lifestyle, and should not be treated as two separate jobs.

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

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, 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.

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

Baby Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12-months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. If an older sibling wishes to come along, they might want to bring their own baby doll so they can participate too. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Friends of PPLD
Event Details:

The bi-monthly meeting of the Tri-Lakes Friends of the Library, who serve to support the Monument and Palmer Lake libraries in all their activities.

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

Trauma-Informed Yoga and Meditation

10:15am - 11:15am
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join a certified yoga therapist for a specific low impact trauma-informed yoga class.

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

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, 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. This program lasts approximately 20 – 25 minutes.

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

Stay & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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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 1 - 3 years old. No registration required.

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Still Life Art Group in Falcon

10:45am - 1:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Description

Group to encourage painting, drawing, or any other media.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Virtual Program
Event Details:

What's the most effective path to success in any domain? It's not what you think.

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

Share Classes: Macarons

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Virtual Program
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Let's master and simplify making French macarons. Join award winning author and creator, Elayne Prechtel virtually for this class on PPLDTV's YouTube Channel.

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Study

1:00pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

Study

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

German Conversation Group

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Foreign Language
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

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

Cheyenne Mountain Mystery Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

This month we will read "Mysteries Set in Colorado" Read a mystery that takes place in Colorado and come discuss it with the group. This book club will be conducted in person and is welcome to everyone.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Homeschool Science: Solar Bug

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Homeschool, Live Indoor, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn about the basics of solar energy, and then use that knowledge to create and experiment with a vibrating cockroach powered by solar energy. 

Registration is suggested but not required.

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

Paws to Read

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.

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

Bleach Textile Art

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Get into the Winter Adult Reading Program spirit with this thematic art project. Using bleach on either a 100% cotton fabric you bring or one of our small cotton washcloths, we will learn how to make a unique work of art.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Nonprofit Workshop - Grant Search Orientation

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Nonprofit, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Not sure where to begin with your search for foundation funding? New to grant seeking or just looking for a refresher?

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

Laser Badging & Design Level 1: Coasters

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Don't coast on the laser! Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom coaster designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8” wood. No previous experience required.

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

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Live Indoor, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master, Soarin Blueskies!

Registration is encouraged but not required.

New members are always welcome and no experience is necessary. Ages 9 - 12.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Anime Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! Some anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Snacks will be provided and cosplay is welcome! Ages 12 - 18.

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LWVPPR Mayoral Candidate Forum

5:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

Mayoral Candidate forum

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Love to Learn Tutoring Program

5:15pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

Elementary and high school student tutoring

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

Family Place Playgroup

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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: 7
Event Details:
 

For parents and caregivers with children 1 - 3 years old. Hosted at
PPLD's Family Place Libraries, please join us for an enjoyable
five-week playgroup, where you spend time together, play, make