Branches:
Palmer Lake Library
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.
Closing
Due to renovations, Fountain Library will have a delayed opening of 1 p.m. on Thu., March 16.
5:00am - 1:00pm
Branches:
Fountain Library
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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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
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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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.
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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,
Live Indoor
Event Details:
Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult.
Space is limited.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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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:
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.
Due to our fire code limit, we can only provide space to 35 patrons. Arrive early.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
For parents and caregivers with children 1-3 years old.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch:
Penrose Library
Room:
Penrose Study Room D1
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.
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Library Branch:
East Library
Room:
East Learning Lab
Age Group:
Adult,
Senior
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs,
Adults,
Computer Classes,
Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
Join us and learn to use PPLD resources to improve your computer skills. This learning experience consists of three (3) in-person classes.
There's no cost to participate.
What you’ll need
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Manitou Springs Library
Room:
Manitou Textiles
Description
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.
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Library Branch:
Library 21c
Room:
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group:
Tween 9-12,
Teen,
Adult,
Senior
Event Type:
Adults,
Makerspace and Studios,
Live Indoor,
Makerspace,
S.T.E.A.M.,
Seniors,
Teen,
Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
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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:
Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story.
For ages 2-3 accompanied by a favorite adult.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Library 21c
Room:
Library 21c: Venue
Description
Come and join Sign 'n Grow in this 30-minute family-friendly singalong class for you and your baby! We'll learn ASL signs, songs, and you'll get a chance to bond with your baby and see some adorable baby giggles.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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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:
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.
Due to our fire code limit, we can only provide space to 35 patrons. Arrive early.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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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,
Live Indoor
Event Details:
Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
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Library Branch:
Fountain Library
Room:
Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Type:
Kids
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.
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Library Branch:
Fountain Library
Room:
Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Type:
Kids
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Library 21c
Room:
Library 21c: B2
Description
Personal use
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch:
Library 21c
Room:
Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group:
Adult,
Senior
Event Type:
Adults,
Makerspace and Studios,
Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided.
Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free program.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch:
High Prairie Library
Room:
High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Senior
Event Type:
Community Public
Event Details:
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center will have a staff member at the High Prairie Library on the first and third Thursdays of the month.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
East Library
Room:
East F1
Description
This is an informal Spanish conversation group, including intermediate-advanced students and native speakers. It is not an instructional time and no English is spoken during the meetings.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch:
Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room:
Cheyenne Study 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.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch:
Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group:
Kids 0-5,
Family
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 "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch:
East Library
Room:
East Learning Lab
Age Group:
Tween 9-12,
Teen
Event Type:
Computer Classes,
Live Indoor,
Teen,
Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Beginners can learn to code with Google in Scratch! Using an evaluated curriculum from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
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Library Branch:
Rockrimmon Library
Room:
Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids 0-5,
Tween 9-12
Event Type:
Kids
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Explore the magic of seed germination. Create your own Chia Pet and get ready to watch it grow. Prepare seeds in a bag where you watch the roots grow and the seeds germinate. Ages 5 - 12. Please Register.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch:
Old Colorado City Library
Room:
Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tween 9-12,
Teen
Event Type:
Teen,
Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Boost your cookie decorating skills by using royal icing to create rainbow tie dye cookie creations!
To participate in this program your parent or guardian will be required to complete and sign a waiver. Thank you.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
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Library Branch:
Sand Creek Library
Room:
Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Type:
Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Create a prickly pet porcupine using hammers, nails, and googly eyes!
This program will include the use of hammers, nails, and other similar tools - children must be accompanied by a hands-on and attentive adult.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Library 21c
Room:
Library 21c: Venue
Description
Our neighborhood group will be hosting the Trails and Open Space Coalition to present the TOPS ballot measure and to answer questions.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
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Library Branch:
Library 21c
Room:
Library 21c: A1
Age Group:
Tween 9-12
Event Type:
Live Indoor,
Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Alli!
New members are always welcome and no experience is required. Ages 9-12.
#tweens #dungeonsanddragons
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch:
Penrose Library
Room:
Penrose Pine Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Senior
Event Type:
Nonprofit
Event Details:
VITA Central site
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Library 21c
Room:
Library 21c: B2
Description
Mini Session on infant and child development: The Montessori Way
This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch:
East Library
Room:
East Make
Age Group:
Teen
Event Type:
Live Indoor,
Teen
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Have a gift for the comic lover in your life? Have a desire to cut up old library materials to repurpose them? Make a personalized gift bag out of discarded library comic book and manga pages!
Ages 12 - 18. Registration Required.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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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
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch:
Library 21c
Room:
Library 21c: B6
Age Group:
Adult
Event Type:
Adults,
Business,
Consumer/Finance
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Celebrate The National Women History Month with us and brush up on the tools you need to enhance your financial independence.
You will learn six steps women can take to help them achieve financial security, see steps below.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch:
Library 21c
Room:
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group:
Adult,
Senior
Event Type:
Adults,
Book Group,
Seniors
Event Details:
Love mysteries? Join us in discussing this month's mystery title: The Maid by Nita Prose.
3rd Thursday, 6 pm, ENT conference room.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Library 21c
Room:
Library 21c: B2
Description
Four 4th grade boys will be learning first aid
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
East Library
Room:
East F1
Description
Adult support group for people on the Autism spectrum & those who need to know more.