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. 

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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: Makerspace and 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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

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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Fatherhood Mens' Group

8:45am - 9:45am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Description

Hosting a fatherhood mens group that is sponsor through me and my wife Nonprofit organization.

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

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).

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Holiday Goat Milk Soap Making Class

9:30am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Description

Come learn how to make cold process goat milk soap and take some home that have your own special touch. Cold process soaps take 6 weeks to cure which gives you plenty of time to have some handmade gifts for the holidays.

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

Paws to Read

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Children's area
Age Group: Kids 0-5
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.

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

Falcon Garden Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

We will be discussing topics related to high desert gardening. Open to the public; visitors are heartily invited to join us. Visit our website at www.falcongardenclub.org

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Board Meeting

10:15am - 12:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E1
Description

Quarterly board meeting

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

Storytime - Paws to Read

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for children and a favorite adult. After the program, children may practice reading skills by reading to a certified therapy dog.

Program will be held in the Children's Room in 515 Manitou Ave. 

 

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

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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Personal Network Meeting

10:30am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

We will have a Zoom meeting for the first hour and then activities as part of a Personal Network.

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Beginner Watercolor Class

11:00am - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Description

Beginner Watercolor Class which requires a paid registration through: www.krisgideon.com

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Pumpkin Macrame Class

12:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Description

Let’s make pumpkins!!! This is a beginner level project for ages 8 and up, and will be tons of fun! There will be an $8 fee for materials per pumpkin and I will have orange and white available.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Description

A sales presentation of the 2024 Medicare Advantage plans Comparison. By Medicare regulations, we will just offer light refreshments - water, coffee, and tea.

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

Creepy Doll Planters

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior, All
Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Senior, All
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Plants aren't just a summer thing! Get creative and creepy with this festive planter. Using an old toy doll, we will show you how to create an upcycled creepy planter.

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

Genealogy Basics (virtual genealogy class)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research strategies, including getting started, organizing research, and selecting and searching for records.

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UnitedHealthcare

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Description

No sales

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Conversation over Cookies by JASSC

3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Description

At this event, Japanese speakers will stay in place at a table with a board/card game and English speakers will jump around where they want to play. We will try to speak in Japanese as much as possible!

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

2023 Night at the Library

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

2023 marks the 1st annual Night at the Library, the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Foundation's signature fundraiser.