The Regional History & Genealogy department will be closed on Sat., June 7 and Sat., June 14 to host the 2025 Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium.

East Library will begin an elevator modernization on Wed., March 12.

The Library will remain open, but the 2nd floor will only have stair access. Visit ppld.org/east-library-improvements for more information.  

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Rockrimmon Library Sixth Annual Community Art Show

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Studios
Event Details:

Celebrate Arts Month with the Rockrimmon Library and enjoy our month-long display of art created by our patrons. 

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

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Interview

9:00am–9:45am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Conference Room
Description

Intern interview

This event is in the "Adult" group

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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
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Toddler Time

9:30am–9:45am
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:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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This event is in the "Family" group

Music & Movement

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:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For ages 2-3 accompanied by a favorite adult.

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Toddler Time

9:30am–10:00am
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
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One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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TLWC Garden Group and Todd Marts

9:30am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

Todd Marts from El Paso Nature Centers will be presenting.

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

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
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
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One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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breast feeding support group

10:00am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

mothers and babies meeting for breastfeeding support

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Jack Box Games

10:00am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Description

WE will be playing online games that will be displayed on the screen

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

Music & Movement

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For ages 2-3 accompanied by a favorite adult.

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

Music & Movement

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:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For ages 2-3 accompanied by a favorite adult.

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

Stay and Play

10:30am–11:00am
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
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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 0-5 years old. No registration required.

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Toddler Time

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
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One- and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

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Family Place Playgroup

10:30am–11:45am
Kids 0-5
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Meadows Park Community Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Registration Required
Event Details:

For parents and caregivers with children 1 - 3 years old.

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Toddler Time

11:00am–11:30am
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
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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
This event is in the "Senior" group

Yoga Flow

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement.  The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.  Perfect for beginners, but leaves lots of room to incorporate more challenging pose

This event is in the "Adult" group

Nonprofit Workshop - Introduction to Proposal Writing

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Nonprofit, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of Candid’s most popular classes! 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Virtual Prenatal Series: Postpartum- The first six weeks

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Family Library Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you expecting and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a series of prenatal classes. Classes are every Wednesday at noon.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Career Navigator office hours

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference 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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Stitch Wits

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Description

Stitch Wits

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Sewing Level 1: Scarf

2:00pm–5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Studios, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a simple scarf using a sewing machine.

No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided by PPLD. Ages 9 and up.

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This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
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Paws to Read

3:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.

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Paws to Read

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!

 

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This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
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Paws to Read

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!

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Math Tutoring

3:30pm–6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutoring is provided free of charge.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Description

The Aftermath program is back! Math tutoring of all levels is offered for free from Math professionals to past professors, PhDs, engineers, and more.

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This event is in the "Family" group

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
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 "Teen" group

Learn to Sew: Hand-sewn Cactus Pillow

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make an adorable, prickly, felt cactus pillow and learn basic hand sewing skills and techniques! Ages 12 - 18.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Description

Listening session for Medicaid members and family members who are impacted by the criminal justice system.

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

LEGO Build

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Event Details:

Work alone or in groups to build something amazing with LEGO. Not only is it fun, LEGO clubs develop problem-solving, creativity and teamwork skills! We'll have idea books and special challenges if you get stuck.

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Girl Scout Meeting

4:30pm–6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Description

Girls will gather to try hands-on activites while learning about Girl Scouts.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Art Photography

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Photographing of art show entries

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

Meet and Greet with Colorado's 5th Congressional District Candidate David Torres

This event is in the "Adult" group

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.

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October Dragonmoot

5:30pm–7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Description

Our monthly gathering of medieval minded folks. We will be dancing, conducting arts and sciences activities, and discussing our future group.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Speak English Group

5:45pm–7:45pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

Cookie decorating class

This event is in the "All" group
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Americans and the Holocaust, Author
Registration Required
Event Details:

US immigration policy has almost always been controversial.

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MONTCLAIRE HOA MEETING

6:15pm–7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

MEETING FOR HOA

This event is in the "Adult" group

VIRTUAL LENA Start Evenings

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
Attention: This class is full. Please add your name to the waitlist to be notified if space becomes available OR to be contacted about the next 8-week series. 

Register here for the Fall Virtual LENA Start series happening on: