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. 

Storytime

9:00am - 9:30am
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:

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

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 and HiSET 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, Social

AARP Foundation Tax Aide (in partnership with PPLD)

9:00am - 6:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public, Consumer/Finance, Nonprofit
Event Details:

Get help in preparing and filing your tax returns!

Toddler Time

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:

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

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:

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

9:30am - 10:00am
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:

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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World Compass Academy Community Meeting

9:30am - 10:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Description

World Compass Academy, a distinguished Preschool-8 institution, is currently embarking on an exciting exploration of educational replication within the dynamic landscape of D38.

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Land Title Short Sale Class

9:30am - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

Land Title will be hosting a private class on short sales and foreclosures for the RSVP attendees. This is a 3 hour class.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

Storytime

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:

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

Toddler Time

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:

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: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie 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.

Toddler Time

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:

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

Create & Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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!

Silver Key Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Calhan) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

Socrates Cafe

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor
Event Details:

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

Speak English Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
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.

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Silver Key and Five Wishes -Hearing Loss Association of America- Colorado Springs

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

“Silver Key and Five Wishes” - how to address medical, personal, emotional and spiritual aspects of a living will with your family and physician to make your wishes known.

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Annual Meeting of the El Paso County Conservation District

1:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: MacLaren Hall
Description

The annual meeting of the El Paso County Conservation District is a gathering for the EPCCD, landowners, land users, and our partners to meet, reflect on the year, present awards, consider goals for the upcoming year, and celebrate education and c

Create & Play

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
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!

Device Drop-In Help

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
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! 

Community Resources open hours

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, All
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Adult, All
Event Type: Community Resources
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, 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!

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
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.

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Peak Reading Don

4:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E1
Description

Tutoring

Junior Advisory Board (JAB)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Have a voice in your community, meet new friends, and make a difference - all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the Library.

Meet a Master Maker: Laser-Cut Valentine's Day Rose

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us at the Sand Creek makerspace to meet Master Maker, Debbie Urquijo! In this hands-on demonstration, Debbie will show you how to use the laser to create a laser-cut rose for your valentine. 

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Bible Study Room

4:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

Meeting for starting the Bible study

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 and 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 Studi

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Limited snacks will be provided. Registration is required.

Evening Yoga

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:

Weekly Vinyassa Flow/Power Vinyassa yoga class led by yoga instrutor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels. Please bring a mat or towel and a water bottle. No registration necessary. 

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Upstream Biohacking Meetup

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

Our mission is to provide a platform for individuals to optimize their personal health through data-driven biohacking and the exploration of complementary modalities.

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Building Your Brand Toastmasters

6:15pm - 7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Description

Branding is key to your ventures. Actively crafting a personal brand is a good first step with endless benefits. Want to write that book or deliver a powerful speech? Have ideas you would like to brand?

VIRTUAL LENA Start Evenings

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Register here for the 2024 Winter Virtual LENA Start series happening on:

Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Jan. 16 - March 5, 2024

Before registering please ensure that:

Monumental Bookworms

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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:

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

The February book selection is Homecoming by Kate Morton.

Researching African American Ancestors (virtual genealogy class)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
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: 81
Event Details:

Researching your African American ancestors can be a challenging, yet rewarding, process. In addition to research strategies, this class will cover how to use both traditional and unique resources to explore your family tree.