East Library will begin an elevator modernization on Wed., March 12.

The Library will remain open, but the 2nd floor will only have stair access. Visit ppld.org/east-library-improvements for more information.  

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Baby Time

9:00am–9:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose 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. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies. Space is limited.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Storytime

9:00am–9:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL CLASSES

9:00am–12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

This event is in the "Adult" group
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult
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

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

AARP Tax Aide (in partnership with PPLD)

9:00am–6:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public, Consumer/Finance, Nonprofit
Event Details:

Get help in preparing and filing your tax returns!

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

Toddler Time

9:30am–10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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.

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This event is in the "Family" group

Toddler Time

9:30am–10:00am
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:

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

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This event is in the "Family" group

Toddler 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:

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 "Adult" group

Career Navigator office hours

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

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Senior Saver Event

10:00am–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Description

Finances being stretched a little thin?

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Our House

10:15am–11:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Description

Weekly class for individuals with developmental disabilities/connecting with community.

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

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
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, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

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

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
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:

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

Toddler 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, 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

Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
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.

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

Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, and activities.

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

Coffee & Conversation

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Rockrimmon locals for coffee, impromptu conversation, games, and more. All are welcome. Free. No registration required.

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

Homeschool Science: Solar Bug

11:00am–12:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

Economic forecast with WFG Founder Pat Stone and Psychology of the Mind talk with Jason Vasek.

This event is in the "Senior" group

Senior Chats

12:30pm–2:00pm
Senior
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Senior
Event Type: Seniors
Event Details:

This informal gathering for seniors offers information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee. All are welcome! No registration required.

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: Cook Up Some Energy

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make some healthy, nut-free, no-bake energy bites with us! Learn how the body uses food for energy and how the food choices we make (healthy vs. not) help —or don’t help — with fueling our bodies. For ages 7 - 12. Registration is required.

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

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

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Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Calhan) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

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This event is in the "Senior" group

Socrates Cafe

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor
Event Details:

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Speak English Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults
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.

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

Create & Play

2:00pm–2:30pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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!

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This event is in the "Senior" group

Whimsical Faerie House

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for spring by making a whimsical faerie house. You'll leave with a decorated pot that can be filled with soil and seed later.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Career Navigator office hours

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

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

Device Drop-In Help

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
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! 

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

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

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Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teens Game

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We'll have a video game (Nintendo Switch or Xbox) tournament with snacks! Ages 12-18.

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

Junior Advisory Board (JAB)

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Live Indoor, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a voice in your community, meet new friends, and make a difference, all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the library.

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

Teens & Tweens: Decorate Your Own Reusable Bag

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

Use stencils, stickers, and paint to customize a reusable bag!

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

STEAM: Is that painting REALLY just dots: Seurat Pointillism

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
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.

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Montessori Baby and Toddler Info Session

5:00pm–5:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

Mini Session on infant and child development: The Montessori Way

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL CLASSES

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

This event is in the "Adult" group
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult
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

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Cosmic Communicators Toastmasters

5:45pm–6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Description

Toastmasters meeting-- public speaking/leadership club.

Reservation

Building Your Brand Toastmasters

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

Branding is key to your ventures
Our focus is a cooperative collaboration for:
speakers, authors, entrepreneurs, and others growing skills that reach the public!

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

Monumental Bookworms

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group
Event Details:

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

The March book selection is The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes.