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. 

Library 21c Makerspaces closed all day

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 be closed all day.

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: Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

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

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!

Reservation

Friends of the OCC Library Quarterly Meeting

9:00am - 10:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Description

The Friends of Old Colorado City Library hold book sales to raise money, host various library events, fund library programs, meet only four times a year, and look for ways to improve the Old Colorado City Library.

Pikes Peak Live! 2023 : Poetry Workshop

9:00am - 1:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Required
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Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Live! is an all-day event that consists of performing art workshops that will conclude with a talent showcase by the participants for the public.

Pikes Peak Live! 2023 : Singing and Performance Workshop

9:00am - 1:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: MacLaren Hall
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Live! is an all-day event that consists of performing art workshops that will conclude with a talent showcase by the participants for the public.

Pikes Peak Live! 2023: Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

9:00am - 1:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: The Hall Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Live! is an all-day event that consists of performing art workshops that will conclude with a talent showcase by the participants for the public.

Pikes Peak Live! 2023

9:00am - 3:30pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Intergenerational, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:

Have you always wondered what it would be like performing in front of an audience? How does one do a stand-up, recite a poem or even sing confidently and passionately?

Great American Eclipse 2023 Viewing Party

9:30am - 12:00pm
All
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Outdoor, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the Pikes Peak Library District as we view the Great American Eclipse from the beauty of George Fellows Park!

Great American Eclipse 2023 Viewing Party

9:30am - 12:00pm
All
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Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Outdoor, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the Pikes Peak Library District as we view the Great American Eclipse from the beauty of George Fellows Park!

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Improv Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Description

Improv Workshop come laugh and have fun, you will enjoy this intro to improv.

Friends of PPLD-Book Sale

10:00am - 5:00pm
All
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Friends of PPLD
Event Details:

Friends Book Sale

Sales tax will be charged. If you are tax-exempt, please bring your sales-tax exempt certificate to avoid paying sales tax on your purchase.

Friends of PPLD-Book Sale

10:00am - 5:00pm
All
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: All
Event Type: Friends of PPLD
Event Details:

Friends Book Sale

Sales tax will be charged. If you are tax-exempt, please bring your sales-tax exempt certificate to avoid paying sales tax on your purchase.

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Russian Language Meetup Group

10:15am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

Learn and practice the Russian language.

Family Place Playgroup

10:30am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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

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Medicare 101

10:30am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

Our purpose: Educational presentation for audiences pre & post 65 years of age. We educate, assist & support adults to empower them in assessing their present and anticipated healthcare needs including all aspects of Medicare.

Red Cross Babysitters Training Class (rescheduled from 6/10)

10:30am - 6:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

As the nation's leader in babysitting classes and childcare training, the American Red Cross can help you become a capable, confident babysitter that families trust.

Sensory Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime that is specially created for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory integration challenges.

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Second Saturday Divorce Workshop

11:00am - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Description

Second Saturday offers non-biased financial, emotional and legal advice from qualified local professionals, providing people with the knowledge, support, resources and trust that they need to survive the divorce process and move forward with confi

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CLASSROOM-PAD 102 (Professional Artist Development 102)

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Conference Room
Description

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Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Class

12:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Description

This meeting is to work with women over the age of 18 years old to find if they have a lineage connection to a revolutionary war patriot in order to join the Daughters of the American Revolution.

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Intro to Court Certification Test Prep

1:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

3hr class to provide test preparation information to interpreter candidates who wish to learn about becoming a language interpreter for the courts and the community

Taming Your Digital Camera

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c - Studio 21c
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Audio/Video Studio, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you have a fancy digital camera that you don’t really know how to use? Do you end up shooting everything on the auto setting, essentially reducing it to a glorified point-n-shoot? Then this class is for you.

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Lecture Series

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: History
Event Details:

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Lecture Series

DIY Festive Sign Painting

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Pop in and paint your own festive holiday sign! Choose any holiday and show off your festive flair.

 

Pumpkinpalooza

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come to Ute Pass Library to get creative and decorate a pumpkin you can take home for Halloween! All materials will be provided by the library (while supplies last). Registration Required.

Sewing Level 1: Scarf

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 and all supplies will be provided by PPLD. Ages 9 and up. 

 

Pikes Peak Live! 2023 Talent Showcase

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: MacLaren Hall
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:

Participants of the Pikes Peak Live! 2023 will put all things learned into practice and perform in front of the audience.

18+ Dungeons and Dragons

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Play D&D with other young adults (18+), led by volunteer Dungeon Masters. No experience is required. For more information, contact Library 21C. Registration is required.