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

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 "Adult" group.

Nonprofit Bootcamp

9:00am - 6:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Nonprofit
Event Details:

Nonprofit Bootcamp provides participants a one-day crash course in the foundational pillars needed to run a successful nonprofit organization.

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 3

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  

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

Sand Creek Book Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Book Group
Event Details:

Join us in our discussion of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. Follow Mma Ramotswe as she opens her own detective agency and tracks down a missing husband and boy.

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.

Toddler Time

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:

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.

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

Stay and Play

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Navigator office hours

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Old Colorado City Book Group

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

The Old Colorado City Library meets monthly in person (call about Zoom options) to discuss favorite popular and timely fiction and non-fiction.  See PDF link for upcoming book titles.  Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch.

Reservation

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

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference 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.

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

Tween: Pixel Art Portraits

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what you would look like inside a video game? Do you have the perfect design for a Minecraft skin? Come create your own pixel art portrait! For ages 9 - 12.

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

Tween: Pixel Art Portraits

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what you would look like inside a video game? Do you have the perfect design for a Minecraft skin? Come create your own pixel art portrait! For ages 9 - 12. Please register.

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

STEAM: Chia Pets and More

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: S.T.E.A.M.
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.  
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Description

Dog Training Elite is happy to provide this event to the members of the public who are interested in learning more about the differences between different types of working dogs! Have you ever wondered what rights an emotional support animal has?

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.
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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  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.
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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, Medicaid, and Other Health Insurance Options – What you need to know

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

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

An Overview of Estate Planning Strategies

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Business, Consumer/Finance, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Do you need Estate Planning?

Many believe that if they do not have millions of dollars, they do not need an estate planning. I disagree!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Virtual Program
Event Details:

You are in for a riveting hour online with New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger!

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

Improve the performance of your handheld transceiver, or make a great antenna for use while camping, or for emergency communications.

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

A conversation group for non-native speakers who wish to practice German and learn about the culture. Some German language skills are recommended but not necessary.