All Pikes Peak Library District locations are closed Wed., Dec. 10, and Thu., Dec. 11, to implement the new Integrated Library System.

The catalog and PPLD app will be unavailable through Thu., Dec. 11.

Spooky Stroll-a-Story in OCC

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Take a spooky stroll in Old Colorado City and read Trick Arrr Treat by Leslie Kimmelman and pictures by Jorge Monlongo. Find a page at each location featured on the map, and head inside- there may be a special treat waiting for you!

ESL CLASSES

9:00am–12:00pm
Adult
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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:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

Baby 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:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. This program lasts approximately 20 – 25 minutes.

Storytime at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry

9:30am–10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

Reservation

The Mompreneur Network Meeting

9:30am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

The Mompreneur Network recognizes that being a parent and an entrepreneur combine to form a lifestyle, and should not be treated as two separate jobs.

Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult.

Baby Time

10:00am–10:45am
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:

Babies from birth to 12-months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. If an older sibling wishes to come along, they might want to bring their own baby doll so they can participate too. 

Baby 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:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. This program lasts approximately 20 – 25 minutes.

Stay & Play

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
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 1 - 3 years old. No registration required.

Baby Time

11:00am–11:45am
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:

Babies from birth to 12-months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. If an older sibling wishes to come along, they might want to bring their own baby doll so they can participate too. 

The Great American Solar Eclipses in Oct 2023 and April 2024

1:00pm–3:00pm
All
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

This talk will discuss the historical and modern cultural context of the solar eclipse in society, what solar eclipses are, the basic science of why eclipses occur and where to go to see these exciting upcoming solar eclip

German Conversation Group

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Foreign Language
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

Cheyenne Mountain Mystery Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
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, Authors & Book Groups, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

The theme for this month's book club is "humorous mysteries." Read a humorous mystery and come discuss it with the group. This book club will be conducted in person and is welcome to everyone.

Career Navigator office hours

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
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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:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

Spooky String Art

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get into the Halloween spirit with this festive project. Use embroidery floss and pins to make a spooky string art decoration.

Reservation

Appointment

2:45pm–3:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Virtual Court Room
Description

Meeting with someone

Tween Dungeons & Dragons Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tween 9-12
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Soarin Blueskies! New members are always welcome and no experience is required. Ages 9 - 12.

Registration is suggested but not required.

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, Computers & Tech, 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! 

Teen Anime Club

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! Some anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Snacks will be provided and cosplay is welcome! Ages 12 - 18.

ESL CLASSES

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
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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:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

Reservation

Creekside Annual Meeting

5:30pm–6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Description

Creekside Annual Meeting

Reservation

Pikes Peak Writers Drop in writing

5:45pm–7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

Informal writing sessions

Women Air Service Pilots of WWII

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Seniors
Event Details:
Local author and historian Sarah Byrn Rickman shares the remarkable stories of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) of World War II. The WASPs were instrumental to the United States war effort in the skies.

Path to Citizenship Study Group

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adult
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Path to Citizenship is a volunteer led group that helps students prepare for the US Citizenship exam and interview. 

If you have questions about this event, please contact Ben Kegley at bkegley@ppld.org or 719-531-6333 x 6213.

Reservation

Deer Creek HOA

6:30pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

HOA Meeting

Reservation

Fuente de Vida Church Meeting

7:00pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Description

Church gathering, Bible study group.