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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Community Collage

All Day
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults
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Help us fill in the silhouette of our mountain range with pictures and words that make you think of Colorado!

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 Take and Make: Thaumatropes

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Event Details:

Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence of vision with a homemade thaumatrope. For Ages 5 – 12 

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 Take and Make: Thaumatropes

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Event Details:

Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence of vision with a homemade thaumatrope. For Ages 5 – 12 

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

STEAM: Take and Make: Thaumatropes

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence of vision with a homemade thaumatrope.

For Ages 5 – 12 

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

Take and Make: Thaumatropes

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids
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Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence of vision with a homemade thaumatrope. For Ages 5 – 12 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Meeting for Regional History and Genealogy staff on the 2nd Friday of each month from 9-10 AM.

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

STEM Take & Make: Thaumatropes

9:00am - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence

of vision with a homemade thaumatrope.

For Ages 5 – 12

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

STEM Take and Make: Thaumatropes

9:00am - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
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Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence of vision with a homemade thaumatrope. For Ages 5 – 12 

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

Device Drop-In Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
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! 

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

Manitou Knitting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior, All
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, All
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

For beginners or experts, and everything in-between. Join us to meet up with like minded knitters, socialize, open to all sorts of textile arts.

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: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Internet Basic 2

This lesson is based on Google and Google Chrome, it should be applicable to other search engines/browsers.

Learners will learn the function of the address bar/search bar/search terms

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
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.

Yarnettes Fiber Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace
Event Details:

Join this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects. 

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.

STEM Take & Makes: Thaumatropes

10:00am - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence of vision with a homemade thaumatrope. For Ages 5 – 12 

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

Take and Make: Thaumatropes

10:00am - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence of vision with a homemade thaumatrope. For Ages 5 – 12 

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

STEAM Take & Make: Thaumatropes 

10:00am - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
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Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence of vision with a homemade thaumatrope. For Ages 5 – 12 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
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Summer Fun: Rhythm Fun For Everyone! With Helen, The Percussion Lady

10:15am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Come play a drum, sing a song, listen to a story, and move to the beat you create with Helen, the Percussion Lady. All drums and percussion (beat keeping) are provided, but feel free to bring your own. A loud and fun time for all. BOOM!

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for young children and their favorite adult.

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.

Summer Fun: Shockingly Simple- It's How We're All Connected

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: OL - Off Site
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Find out how electricity is made, be part of a human circuit and experience the “smell” of safety with this electrifying program presented by Colorado Springs Utilities. For ages 5-12 years old.  

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Spray Paint - Greek Mythology

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Homeschool, Teen
Event Details:

Create an Greek Mythology inspired art project using stencils and spray paint! Wear clothing you are okay with getting messy. Ages 12-18.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Come play a drum, sing a song, listen to a story, and move to the beat you create with Helen, the Percussion Lady. All drums and percussion (beat keeping) are provided, but feel free to bring your own. A loud and fun time for all. BOOM!

Reservation

study

11:30am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Description

study

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Navigator office hours

11:30am - 1:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
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.

Tween: Spy Camp!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all secret agents! Are you an expert at espionage? Do you delight in decoding secret messages? Make your way through a laser maze, create a dazzling disguise, and more at Spy Camp! For ages 9 - 12.

Reservation

Bricks & Minifigs Popup!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Description

Open to the public. Building challenges and open LEGO build opportunities.

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.

Laser Badging & Design Level 1: Notebooks

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom notebook cover designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8” wood. No previous experience required. Ages 9 and up.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

Literacy 1st is a new Homeschool Enrichment Program, providing reading therapy for homeschool, private school, and public school students with a dyslexic profile. This is a free parent information meeting.

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

Beginning and Intermediate Yoga

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners with local yoga instructor Svetlana. Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

We will be hosting a Medicare 101 at the Pikes Peak Library District- Library 21C in Room B6.
We will have snacks and refreshments available along with a Medicare 101 handout, Medicare Ready sheet, and Social Secuirty sheet.