Ruth Holley Library will be temporarily closed for approximately one week starting Mon., Dec. 2 to complete roof repairs.

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.

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

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

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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: 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.

Baby Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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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 "Adult" group.

Northstar Computer Series - Computer Basics 1

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: 8
Event Details:

NORTHSTAR COMPUTER SERIES: COMPUTER BASICS 1 

Join us and learn to use PPLD resources to improve your computer skills. This learning experience consists of three (3) in-person classes. 

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.

Create & Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Courtyard
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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 "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 "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Homeschool Science: Intro to Machine Learning

11:00am - 12:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

How does Artificial Intelligence become, well, intelligent? In this introductory session, you'll find out how machines learn as well as use Teachable Machine by Google to create your own machine learning model.

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.

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

Device Drop-In Help

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
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.
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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:

committee meeting

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.

Meet a Master Maker: Fall Wall Hanging

3:00pm - 6:00pm
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: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us at the Sand Creek makerspace to meet Master Maker, Debbie Urquijo! In this hands-on demonstration, Debbie will show you how to use the laser to create a festive fall wall hanging. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Banned Books Scavenger Hunt

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Race against your peers and the clock as you try to solve clues about banned books!

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 "Tween 9-12" group.

Junior Advisory Board (JAB)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Live Indoor, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Have a voice in your community, meet new friends, and make a difference, all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the library.

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

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Friends of the Peak Board Meeting

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

Friends of the Peak monthly board meeting

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CERAMICS-Creating Ceramic Drinkware $150

5:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Ceramics Studio
Description

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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.

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Girl Scout Service Unit 411

6:00pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Description

Girl Scout Service Unit 411 meeting for all Leaders and Volunteers in the 411 Service unit.

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Building Your Brand Toastmasters

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

Our focus is a cooperative collaboration for: speakers, authors, and others growing skills that reach the public!

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. 

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SU 420 Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

Adult Girl Scout Service Unit Meeting

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

Monumental Bookworms

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group
Event Details:

An evening book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome!

The September book selection is Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Americans and the Holocaust, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

In collaboration with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), the Pikes Peak Library District and the Colorado Holocaust Educators are excited to announce a virtual no-cost professional development w