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. 

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Virtual Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Teen, Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Join local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman in this virtual yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners. Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class.

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, 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, Socia

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

Placeholder: Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
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, 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.

Storytime

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:

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

Northstar Computer Series- Internet Basics 2

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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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: 0
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  

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Jackie Harlow S3G strategy group meeting

10:15am - 1:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

Strategy group meeting

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

Music and Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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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 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: 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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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, 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.

Family Place Playgroup

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

For parents and caregivers with children 1-3 years old.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Navigator office hours

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
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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 "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Homeschool Science: Solar Bug

11:00am - 1:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

Reservation

Betty's Book Club

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

Book Club

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

Library 21c Art Inspiration

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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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: 0
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.

Pikes Peak Workforce Center

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
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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. 

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Spanish Conversation Group

1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.

Career Navigator office hours

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult
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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.

Paws to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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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.

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Ballroom Bootcamp

3:00pm - 6:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: MacLaren Hall
Description

This Very Special Ballroom Bootcamp Event includes
A Beginners Social dance lesson 3:00-3:30pm
Styles introduced are Swing, Rumba, Tango
Followed by The Gatsby Affair a Social Dance from 3:30-6:00pm

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PPITT Resource Fair

3:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

Pikes Peak Interagency Transition Team (PPITT) annual resource fair (community resources for students/adults with disabilities).

Reservation

PPITT Resource Fair

3:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

Pikes Peak Interagency Transition Team (PPITT) annual resource fair (community resources for students/adults with disabilities).

Reservation

PPITT Resource Fair

3:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

Pikes Peak Interagency Transition Team (PPITT) annual resource fair (community resources for students/adults with disabilities). Hoping to use this space for our speakers. The Boardroom setup will be fine.

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.

KidsMAKE: Sensory Boards

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get creative and craft your very own sensory board. Learn how to use various types of fastening tools while experimenting with different textures.

 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens who share your passion! Some Anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Snacks provided, cosplay welcome!

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

Tween: Campfire Stories in the Library

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Come experience the joy and goosebumps of campfire stories, bring a friend, a blanket or sleeping bag to lay on the floor, and a favorite scary story. Create a memento to take home to help remember this amazing camping adventure. S’mores anyone?

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

Tween Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12
Required
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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 "Teen" group.

Decorate Your Own Reusable Bag

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Live Indoor, Makerspace, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

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

Ages 12 - 18. Registration Required.

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.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult
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 "Senior" group.

Four-Part Medicare Series : Medicare Part D

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Senior
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Senior
Event Type: Class, Seniors, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Four-Part Medicare 101 Webinars : Medicare Part D 

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

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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Clay Exploration: Garden Markers

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come to the Sand Creek Library Makerspace to experiment with clay! This is a two-part class. In part one you will learn how to shape a project out of clay, and in part two you will learn how to glaze it.

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

Library 21c Mystery Lovers Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Senior
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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 Bitter Season by Tami Hoag.

3rd Thursday, 6 pm, ENT conference room.

Reservation

Adult Aspergers Support Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Description

Adult support group for people on the spectrum & those who have questions.