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. 

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

Device Drop-In Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Event Details:

 Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

ERC Make-a-Masterpiece: Whale Watch!

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Kids, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Homeschoolers: Inspired by Winslow Homer's moody seascape paintings, you'll paint, print, and collage your way to an underwater scene filled with powerful whales, shimmering fish ... and an element of SURPRISE! 

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

Manitou Knitting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior, All
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, All
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

For beginners or experts, and everything in-between. Join us to meet up with like minded knitters, socialize, open to all sorts of textile arts.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
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 event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

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:

Children age 3-7, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, and activities.

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

Storytime

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:

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

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for young children and their favorite adult.

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

Beginning and Intermediate Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners with local yoga instructor Svetlana. Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.

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

Create and Play

10:30am - 11:30am
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:

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!

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Stellar Care Talent Show

10:30am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

We will be having a talent show.

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

Monumental Readers

10:30am - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group
Event Details:

A book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome!

The December book selection is The Maid by Nita Prose.

The December meeting will also include an end-of-the-year potluck.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Navigator office hours

11:30am - 1:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
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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Black Forest Montessori Christmas Party

12:30pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Description

Christmas party with Santa

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Falcon Lego Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Description

Falcon Lego Club Free Build!

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

Peppermint Mocha-Scented Candle Mugs

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Need an affordable gift or want to treat yourself?

Make a Peppermint Mocha-scented candle in your own mug or one provided by the Library.

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

Happy Crafters

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

All adult handicrafters aged 18 and over are welcome -- knitters, cross stitchers, crocheters, beaders, etc... BRING YOUR OWN PROJECT, share ideas, learn new skills. Light refreshments served.

Reservation

kristy

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

study

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

Ruth Holley Book Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

The Ruth Holley Book Club meets on the 4th Friday of the month to discuss a book in person. During the month of December, we will discuss "The House of Broken Angels" By Luis Alberto Urrea. Copies of the book are available at the front desk.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Movie Matinee

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for our monthly Movie Matinee! Drinks and refreshments will be provided.

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

CNC Badging

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Kick off your creativity with our CNC Router! PPLD's ShopBot Desktop CNC is a computer-controlled mill, router, and drill all in one that lets you make your own projects with wood or acrylic.

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

Holiday Card Making

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Make your own holiday cards, under the tutelage of local crafts guru Theresa Pingel, to send to your friends and family. All materials will be provided. Beginner/Intermediate skill level.

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Vivian’s Art Class

3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

4:15-5:30pm VIVIAN’s Art Class presents Community Christmas Art Class for kids by kids! Reserve your child’s spot soon as there’s a limited number. Ideal ages: (4-7yrs old). Text RSVP to Ben at 806-773-1850

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen/Tween Gaming

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We’ll have a Switch Mario Cart or Super Smash Bros tournament! Ages 12-18.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We’ll play Jackbox Party Games and we will provide snacks! Bring a cell phone or computer to play, but if you don’t have one, a device will be provided to you. Ages 12 - 18.

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Girl Scouts Troop 452525

4:00pm - 5:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

Girl Scout monthly meeting

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Paper Tigers Origami Class

4:15pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
 Come have fun learning origami at the Monument Library!    Connie Stanton will walk you through each step as you make a couple of geometric creations each time.     The highlight of this class is our diversity!
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

SUMMIT SCHOOL OF CHESS CLUB FOR ALL SKILLS AND AGES

1ST PART - TRAINING
2ND PART - PLAYING AND LIVE FEEDBACK

TAUGHT BY PROFESSOR AND CHESS EXPERT DANIEL AVERY!!