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 closing at 4pm today

All Day
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy 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 closing at 4pm today. No equipment will be available after that time.

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!

Virtual Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman in this virtual yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners.

Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class upon registration (see below).

Community Resources Drop-in Hours

9:00am - 12:00pm
All
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

We’ve all found ourselves in a difficult situation and we aren’t always sure where to turn. Pikes Peak Library District offers community resources across the District.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET)

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:

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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Quick Quack Car Wash

9:15am - 11:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

Meeting

Storytime

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:

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

Due to our fire code limit, we can only provide space to 35 patrons. Arrive early.  

Storytime

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:

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

Space is limited.

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2024 Healthcare Medicare Advantage First Look

9:30am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Description

Sales Event: We present plan-specific information to a senior audience invited to the occasion. Is an enrollment event in case someone wants to upgrade their health insurance coverage. One hour duration.

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DESIGNLAB-Photoshop $99

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

Image removed.

Northstar Computer Series- Microsoft Word 3

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

NORTHSTAR COMPUTER SERIES: MICROSOFT WORD

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. 

Music and Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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.

 

Storytime

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:

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

Due to our fire code limit, we can only provide space to 35 patrons. Arrive early.  

Storytime

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:

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

Space is limited.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

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

Career Navigator office hours

10:30am - 12:30pm
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.

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New AP Orientation

10:30am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

new publisher orientation meeting with national zoom

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El Paso County Public Health

12:00pm - 1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Description

Community meeting with invited stakeholders

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Are you interested in meeting new people, having new experiences, and networking with other homeschool families in the community? If the answer is yes, we invite you to hang out with us.

Library 21c Art Inspiration

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided.

Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free program.

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Spanish Conversation Group

1:30pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

This is an informal Spanish conversation group, including intermediate-advanced students and native speakers. It is not an instructional time and no English is spoken during the meetings.

Career Navigator office hours

1:30pm - 3:30pm
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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Give! Website Walk Through

2:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Description

Information session for the Give! campaign nonprofits

Paws to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

Teen Anime Club

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

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens who share your passion! Some Anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Snacks provided, cosplay welcome!

Spooky Movie Night

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Come enjoy a spooky movie night to celebrate the Halloween season! We will be watching The Addams Family (1991). The film shown during this event are rated PG-13 and may contain graphic or frightening content. Please be advised.

Tween Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Inti!

New members are always welcome and no experience is required. Ages 9-12.

#tweens  #dungeonsanddragons

Clay Exploration: Halloween Lanterns

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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: Makerspace and Studios, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come to the Sand Creek Library Makerspace to experiment with clay! This is a two-part class.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET)

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:

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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Girl Scout Troop 45286

5:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

Girl Scout Meeting

Tween: Spooky Stories & S'mores

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Ready for some spooky fun? Gather around the “campfire” and experience the thrill of spine-tingling stories and more! Grab a friend and bring your favorite scary story to share.

Library 21c Mystery Lovers Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

Love mysteries?Join us in discussing this month's mystery title: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.

3rd Thursday, 6 pm, ENT conference room.

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Adult Aspergers Support Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

Support group for adults on the spectrum & relatives.