All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 27 and will be closed on Thu., Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.  The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Rockrimmon Library will close on Sun., Dec. 1.

Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

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.

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 (Clean 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 due to a class.

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

Storytime

9:00am - 9:30am
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:

Children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, and activities.

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 full-time staff on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 9-10 AM.

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

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Caregiver Support

9:15am - 10:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

Support group for those caring for a spouse, parent, or child.

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: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie 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.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story 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 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: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's 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.

Create & Play

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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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: 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.

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

Genealogy Basics (virtual genealogy class)

10:00am - 11:00am
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: 16
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.

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

Cheyenne Mountain Hooked On Crochet!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

We will once again be conducting our "Hooked On Crochet!" program in person! Please join us at Cheyenne Mountain Library to crochet or knit with us and talk about life. No registration required. 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Northstar Computer Series - Lab

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

NORTHSTAR COMPUTER SERIES: LAB

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. 

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

CNC Badging

10:00am - 1:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Kick off your creativity with our CNC Router! PPLD's ShopBot Desktop CNC is a computer-controlled mill, router, and drill all in one that lets you make your own projects with wood or acrylic.

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: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, 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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

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:

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.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story 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 event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

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
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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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:

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: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
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.

Storytime

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

Children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, and activities.

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

Coffee & Conversation

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Rockrimmon locals for coffee, impromptu conversation, games, and more. All are welcome. Free. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Navigator office hours

11:00am - 1:00pm
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.

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Sharon Dixon

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

Book club of Pikes Peak Neighbors is a not-for-profit. Where we usually meet is closed on September 5th .

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Art Display - Community

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

Vanessa will put up the community art for display

This event is in the "Senior" group.

Senior Chats

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Senior
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Senior
Event Type: Seniors
Event Details:

This informal gathering for seniors offers information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee. All are welcome! No registration required.

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

Rockrimmon Mostly Fiction Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

Join this free book discussion that meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2 p.m.

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

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

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

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Calhan) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

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

Socrates Cafe

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor
Event Details:

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community 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.
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

 Internal Affairs Committee - 2pm

Public Affairs Committee - 3pm

Governance Committee - 4pm

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

Create & Play

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Navigator office hours

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Ombre Painted Cord Jars

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with this festive activity. We will be gluing macrame cord to a jar and dying it with watercolor paint in an ombre-style of your choice.

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

Ruth Holley Crafters

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Ruth Holley Crafters is a group open to the public. Feel free to bring the crafts you're working on, and share ideas and thoughts with one another. 

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

Device Drop-In Help

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
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 "Kids 0-5" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, 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.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, 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 "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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

ERC Explore: Coding and Robotics

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Homeschool, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Experience this fun, on-the-road version of PPLD’s Educational Resource Center (ERC) at a library near you!

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Girl Scout Troop 9316

5:15pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

Girl Scout Meeting

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Limited snacks will be provided. Registration is required.

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

Evening Yoga

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:

Weekly Vinyassa Flow/Power Vinyassa yoga class led by yoga instrutor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels. Please bring a mat or towel and a water bottle. No registration necessary. 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

Meeting of Fiction Writers' Critique Group