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. 

Manitou Knitting Club

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR

10:00am - 11:30am
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: 0
Event Details:

Our annual Homeschool Science Fair is open to grades K-12! Homeschool students are invited to demonstrate a science project for other families.

Community Resources open hours

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, All
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Library Branch: Library 21c
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.

NorthStar Computer Series - Computer Basics 3

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Computer Basic 3

Speak English Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
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.

Reservation

Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Meeting

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

Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Meeting

Community Resources open hours

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, All
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs 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.

Community Resources open hours

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adult, All
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Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: Mezzanine
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.

VITA Tax Prep (in partnership with PPLD)

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: The Hall Lower Level Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Nonprofit
Event Details:

Get help in preparing and filing your tax returns!

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Presentation Rehearsal

10:15am - 12:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

Rehearsal for presentation.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
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.

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, with a favorite adult.

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: 9
Event Details:

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

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 making art 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!

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: 0
Event Details:

For parents and caregivers with children 1-3 years old.

Monumental Readers

10:30am - 12:30pm
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 February book selection is Calling Invisible Women by Jeanne Ray.

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

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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Lisa Webb

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

Meeting

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.

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Friday School at the Library

1:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Description

Join local homeschool families for Friday School. Activities vary. Contact Brittany for current schedule.

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Home Smart

1:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

Real Estate meeting for Home Smart Realtors

Colorado VITA Tax Help (in partnership with PPLD)

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults
Event Details:

Get help in preparing and filing your tax returns!

Sewing Level 1: Basic Bag

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a basic bag using a sewing machine.

No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided by PPLD. Ages 9 and up.

Drop-in Watercolor Painting

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning to paint with watercolors? Are you a beginner or an experienced artist but eager to meet others who enjoy this art medium? Come paint at the Library during a drop-in watercolor painting session.

Teens Game: Jackbox Party Games

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teen
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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.

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!