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.

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Baby Time

9:00am - 9:30am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

9:00am - 9:30am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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 "Adults" group.

ESL CLASSES

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

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

The GED, HiSET and TASC are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offers Adult Basic Educa

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

AARP Tax Aide (in partnership with PPLD)

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
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:

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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens 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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

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:

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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Create & Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens 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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Career Navigator office hours

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Study Room
Age Group: Adults
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Coffee & Conversation

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

Join Rockrimmon locals for coffee, impromptu conversation, gam

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL LENA Start

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Register here for the virtual LENA Start sessions on: Tuesdays, noon - 1 p.m., April 4 - May 23, 2023.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Chats

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Seniors
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Seniors
Event Type: Senior Library Programs
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 "Seniors" group.
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Seniors
Event Type: Class, Senior Library Programs, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Four-Part Medicare 101 Webinars : Medicare Options: Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plans 

The Four-Part Medicare Series dives beyond the basics into Medicare and retirement.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Homeschool, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Dive into Drew Daywalt’s laugh-out-loud funny picture book, The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors. Homeschoolers will explore the story - and the classic game - with a variety of engaging activities that touch upon math concepts and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Socrates Cafe

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, 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 "Adults" group.

Speak English Group

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

Career Navigator office hours

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Create & Play

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Community Public, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

We all desire to live a long and healthy life. But are those extra trips
around the sun really quality, healthy years added? The reality is
that for most of us, our lifespan far exceeds our healthspan,

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Device Drop-In Help

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
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! 

Reservation

MSEA

4:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Conference Room
Description

We are hosting our quarterly meeting.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Tweens
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
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 "Kids" group.

Paws to Read

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

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teens Game

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
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 "Tweens" group.

Junior Advisory Board (JAB)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tweens
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

If you consider yourself financially illiterate, you are not alone. It does not matter if you have just started earning or have been earning for a long time, every day is a chance to reflect upon your spendings and improve your finances.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL CLASSES

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
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 "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

The GED, 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 St

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This six-week discussion series will attempt to bridge the gap between veterans and civilians through literature and personal accounts.  For each session veterans are invited to join the conversation and share their insights and personal expe

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Teens
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Snacks will be provided.

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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 is a public speaking and leadership organization.

Reservation

Friends of the Peak Board Meeting

5:45pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Description

Monthly board meeting for Friends of the Peak

Reservation

Building Your Brand Toastmasters

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
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 "Adults" group.

In-Person LENA Start

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Register here for the in-person LENA Start sessions on: Tuesdays, 6 - 7 p.m. April 4 - May 23, 2023. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Adventure Party @ Aga Park in Fountain

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Kids, Tweens, Family
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us at Aga Park to celebrate all the reading, activities, and learning children did during the summer. There will be numerous booths for children to visit with face painting, petting zoo, games, and many other activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Monumental Bookworms

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs
Event Details:

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

The April book selection is Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell.