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.  

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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Jack Box Games

9:45am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Description

We will be doing online games projected to the screen.

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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

moms and babies meeting for breastfeeding support

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Space Foundation Discovery Center Homeschool Day

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

Space Foundation Discovery Center's Homeschool Days support K-12 students and their families by integrating science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) into exciting laboratory and classroom lessons.

East Library Book Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the East Library Book club on the first Wednesdays of the month, from 10am-12pm. 

Community Resources Open Office Hours

10:00am–1:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public, Live Indoor
Event Details:

PPLD's Community Resources Supervisor is hosting open office hours at Calhan Library.

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Study Hall

10:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

Study Hall

Create & Play

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that art making builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

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
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.

Toddler Time

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
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.

Bilingual 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
Event Details:

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. For children ages 3+ with a favorite adult!

Sock Gnomes

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have socks that lack their mate? Bring them to this program to upcycle them into a cute, decorative Sock Gnome!

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Medicare 101

11:00am–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Description

This is a Medicare 101. Medicare Mentors educates the public on Medicare and it's in's and out's. We are there to support clients in making good choices for their specific needs.

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

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Medicare Resource Center

1:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

The Medicare Resource Center is available for Medicare eligible individuals to come in to ask questions about Medicare, and/or enroll in Medicare Advantage Plans.

Laser Badging & Design Level 1: Coasters

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, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don't coast on the laser! Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom coaster designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8” wood. No previous experience required.

Winter Wonderland Crafts

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of winter holiday fun!  Make a peppermint mocha-scented candle mug or a sock gnome for yourself or as a gift.  Or get a head start on your gift wrapping at the Warp & Yap Party!

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!

 

Paws to Read (CANCELED)

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
Event Details:

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

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.

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Math Support - All Math Levels Tutoring - Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Dynamic Rotary Club

3:30pm–6:30pm
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.

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!

Facilities Master Plan - meeting with Board of Trustees

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Board meeting with Facilities master plan consultant. 

Harry Potter Trivia

4:00pm–6:00pm
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:

Are you a Harry Potter super fan? Come prove your knowledge in this trivia competition!

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The Mompreneur Network Meeting

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

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.