Baby Time

9:00am - 9:30am
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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:
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. ...

Storytime

9:00am - 9:30am
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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 program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm, and rhyme...

ESL CLASSES

9:00am - 12:00pm
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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. We offer Beginning, Intermediate and High-Intermediate levels, and classes are in-person and virtu...

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET)

9:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Room
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 Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social S...

AARP Tax Aide (in partnership with PPLD)

9:00am - 6:00pm
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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:
Get help in preparing and filing your tax returns! AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation services (geared towards low- to moderate-income taxpayers), thanks to a team of IRS-certified volunteers. Please call (719) 235-6757...

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
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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. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere.&...

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
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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. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
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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. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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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. We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from some sensory accommodations like fidget items or noise-reducing headphones whil...

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
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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. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere.&...

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
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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. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
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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. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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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. ...

Create & Play

10:30am - 11:30am
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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! Be sure to wear old ...

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm, and rhyme in a...

Career Navigator office hours

10:30am - 12:30pm
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley H2
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs. Searching for a career also includes identifying your skills and interests, considering what you value and enjoy doing, and exploring different paths to learn what type of ...

Coffee & Conversation

11:00am - 12:00pm
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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, games, and more. All are welcome. Free. No registration required. ...

VIRTUAL LENA Start

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Registration 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. Please use parent/caregiver name to register. After submitting your registration, you will receive an email with a link to the full program...

Senior Chats

12:30pm - 2:00pm
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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. ...

Four-Part Medicare Series : Medicare Options: Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plans

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Event
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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 series is designed to provide information to guide and sup...

Homeschool: The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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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. For ages 5 - 10...

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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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.   Eligibility: Anyone 60 years of age or older. The spouse of an eligible diner is also eli...

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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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.   Eligibility: Anyone 60 years of age or older. The spouse of an eligible diner is also eligible. R...

Socrates Cafe

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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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. ...

Speak English Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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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. Classes are free. There is no need to register in advanc...

Career Navigator office hours

1:30pm - 3:30pm
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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. Searching for a career also includes identifying your skills and interests, considering what you value and enjoy doing, and exploring different paths to learn what type of ...

Create & Play

2:00pm - 2:30pm
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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! Be sure to wear old ...

Natural Grocers Nutrition Class: Maximizing Your Health Span

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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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
Registration 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, meaning there is a gap between the number of ...

Device Drop-In Help

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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!  Registration is not required.  Please bring power cords and devices.  We cannot help install software, remo...
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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....

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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. We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from some sensory accommodations like fidg...

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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. ...

Teens Game

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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. ...

Junior Advisory Board (JAB)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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
Registration 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. Each session of the Junior Advisory Board (JAB) will i...

How to Prepare for Retirement When You're in Your 20s and 30s

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration 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. April is Fin...
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DYE LAB-Deep Dive Series: Surface Design 1 with Fiber Reactive Dyes $375

5:00pm - 8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Description
This course is a deep dive introduction to surface design with fiber reactive dyes. Spanning 6 weeks, the classes cover processes and methods to create pattern and design on the surface of fabric, culminating in a length of fabric. The clas...

ESL CLASSES

5:00pm - 8:00pm
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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. We offer Beginning, Intermediate and High-Intermediate levels, and classes are in-person and virtu...

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET)

5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Room
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 Studi...

CANCELLED : War Stories: Linking Veterans to Communities through Literature and Stories

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Required
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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
Registration 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 experie...

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Registration 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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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! Actively crafting our personal brand is a good first step with endless benefits. ...

In-Person LENA Start

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Registration 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.  These sessions are live and in-person, located at Academy Christian Church- Westside Campus, 2002 W Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO ...

Summer Adventure Party @ Aga Park in Fountain

6:15pm - 7:15pm
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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 is a free event for...

Monumental Bookworms

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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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. ...