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 "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 "Kids 0-5" group.
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Toddler Time

9:30am - 9:45am
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:

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.

Music & Movement

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

Maggie Gaddis from Colorado Native Plant Society will be presenting to the Tri Lakes Womens Garden Club

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: The Hall Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Nonprofit
Event Details:

VITA Central site

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: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting 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.

Reservation

Briargate Bookclub

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

Book discussion

Reservation

DESIGNSHOP-InDesign 101 $120

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Designshop
Description

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TEXTILES-Tapestry Weaving $45

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Textiles
Description

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

Music & Movement

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:

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

Music & Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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 event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Stay and Play

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

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 0-5 years old. No registration required.

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

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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.

Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

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

Yoga Flow

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement.  The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.  Perfect for beginners, but leaves lots of room to incorporate more challenging pose

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Beginner Watercolor Class

12:30pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

Step by step instruction. All supplies provided. Reservation required @ krisgideon.com classes

Reservation

Stitch Wits

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Description

We invite people who use any kind of needles to join us.

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

Upcycled Bird Feeders

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Tired of throwing so many plastic bottles on the recycle bin? Then join us to learn how to turn that plastic bottle into a cute bird feeder!
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Homeschool: Cook Up Some Energy

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5
Required
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Homeschool, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
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 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

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

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CLASSROOM-Imagine Afterschool

3:30pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Description

Afterschool Art Program

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

Free Math Tutoring

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Description

The Aftermath program is back! Math tutoring of all levels is offered for free from Math professionals to past professors, PhDs, engineers, and more.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Make an item to add to your cosplay or fan costume collection in this program where we make headwear or bracelet cuffs with wearable LED circuits using conductive thread! Ages 12-18 only please.

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

No registration required for this free program.

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

Upcycled Bird Feeders

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Tired of throwing so many plastic bottles on the recycle bin? Then join us to learn how to turn that plastic bottle into a cute bird feeder!

Ages 18+

Registration Required

This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Nonprofit, Teen
Event Details:

Learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture with instructors from the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB)!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Deaf History Month: ASL Basics with CSDB

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture with instructors from the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB)!

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

Northstar Computer Series - Computer Basics 1

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

In Computer Basics Part 1, participants will learn to recognize common parts of different computers and their purposes, check if the computer is connected to the internet to complete tasks, click the mouse to push buttons such as 'close' or 'shut

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: Petroglyphs

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Your children will learn to explore petroglyphs in this archaeology program. The program starts with a book and then includes several petroglyph activities – sandpaper petroglyphs, playdough petroglyphs, and Taino petroglyphs.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

Non-denominational presentation from the Church of Witchcraft's clergy with respectful conversation for witches about connecting with divinity. Divinity is inclusive of spirituality and religion.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

5:45pm - 7:45pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Do you have a passion for your neighborhood? And want to actively participate in building and shaping your community? CONO can help prepare you (for free!) to effectively engage and organize your community!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

VIRTUAL LENA Start

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Register here for the virtual LENA Start sessions on: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., April 5 - May 24, 2023.