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. 

Library 21c Makerspaces opening at 2pm

All Day
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will open at 2pm today due to a class.

Family Place clean-up

8:00am - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Room will be used to clean, sort and store Family Place units.

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.

Falcon Garden Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

We will be discussing topics related to high desert gardening. Open to the public; visitors are heartily invited to join us. Visit our website at www.falcongardenclub.org

Sewing Level 2: Tote Bags

10:00am - 1:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tote your skills to the next level!

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Russian Language Meetup Group

10:15am - 11:45am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

Learn and practice the Russian language.

Create & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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!

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Medicare 101

10:30am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Description

We will be hosting the basics of Medicare seminar in the Meeting room, at the Old Colorado City library.
Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.
At this seminar you can expect to learn about:

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Medicare 101

10:30am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Description

Our purpose: Educational presentation for audiences pre & post 65 years of age. We educate, assist & support adults to empower them in assessing their present and anticipated healthcare needs including all aspects of Medicare.

Author Becky Van Vleet - Patriotism in America Past and Present

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Heritage Center, 517 Manitou Ave
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Community Public, Live Indoor, Local Author, Seniors
Event Details:

Will America ever have another “Greatest Generation?” Local author Becky Van Vleet explores that question in her new book Unintended Hero, a book about her father's up close and personal battles on the USS Denver in World War II in the Pa

Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium Short Film Program

11:00am - 1:00pm
All
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine B
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, History, Movie
Event Details:

Three short films, "Boardman Robinson: The Teacher", "Henry A.

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Speech Language Screeners

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E1
Description

Speech language pathology practice providing free in-person speech and language screeners for people who have reserved time for this purpose.

Author Talk with Courtney Summers: New York Times Bestselling YA Author

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Please join us for an exhilarating Saturday as we chat with New York Times bestselling YA Author Courtney Summers about her newest book

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Rocky Mountain Women's Film - Film in the Community

12:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Description

We will be screening a documentary film. This event is free and open to the public. We will serve popcorn and lemonade.

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Conversation over Cookies by JASSC

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Description

At this event, Japanese speakers will stay in place at a table with a board/card game and English speakers will jump around where they want to play. We will try to speak in Japanese as much as possible!

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Medicare 101

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

Medicare 101: An educational and informative seminar to help you understand Medicare Parts ABCD presented in an easy to understand manner. The seminar will also explain the difference between Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage Plans.

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PAPERMAKING- Pulp painting and Sizing Paper

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Paper & Exposure
Description

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Colorado’s Happiest Planners May Meet-up

1:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

We plan to use the room for a monthly meeting and scrapbook/ paper planning time.

Finger snacks and light beverage will be there brought in by individual people attending.

Genealogy Basics (virtual genealogy class)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research strategies, including getting started, organizing research, and selecting and searching for records.

DIY Mini Zen Gardens

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for this 60-minute program where you can make and take home your own desktop Zen Garden. We provide the tray, sand (actually salt), and “rake,” along with some decorative rocks. You can add whatever small objects you'd like.

Colorado Humanities- Colorado Book Awards finalists reading series

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Author, Local Author, Seniors
Event Details:

Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book is pleased to announce that the 2023 Colorado Book Awards finalists will read in-person at a variety of Pikes Peak Library District branches.