All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 27 and will be closed on Thu., Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.  The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Rockrimmon Library will close on Sun., Dec. 1.

Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

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

Storytime

9:00am - 9:30am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

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

Virtual Once Upon a Sign: ASL Storytime

9:00am - 9:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come and join us for a fun virtual Storytime featuring early literacy activities and stories signed in American Sign Language (ASL) by a Deaf role model, and spoken aloud in English!

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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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

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This event is in the "Senior" group.
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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!

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

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.

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

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
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:

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

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

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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Stellar Care Zumba

9:30am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: The Hall (staff only facility)
Room: MacLaren Hall
Description

Will be doing Zumba

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

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

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

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.

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for young children, with a favorite adult.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Join the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society for an introduction to astronomy and what we can see in the night sky. This is being offered as part of the 2024 Winter Adult Reading Program.

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Urban Art - Social & Art Appreciation

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

Art Appreciation & Social Group

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

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Are you interested in meeting new people, having new experiences, and networking with other homeschool families in the community? If the answer is yes, we invite you to hang out with us.

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

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.  

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

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.  

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

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.

This event is in the "Adult" 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.

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

Black History Month - Make Your Own Clock

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Benjamin Banneker invented America's first fully functioning clock. Celebrate Black History Month with us by making your own clock with functional mechanisms!

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

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!

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

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! 

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

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.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Description

CDBG/Housing Community Outreach Event, highlighting both programs.

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

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!

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

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.

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

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Inti Dewey! 
New members are always welcome, and no experience is required. For ages 9 - 12.


 

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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

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

We will be presenting the awards earned at the 2024 Pikes Peak Regional Science & Engineering Fair, which will be held on Saturday, Feb 24th. We anticipate the students, teachers and families to attend the awards presentation.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

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: 12
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.

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

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. 

This event is in the "All" group.

Public Input Session

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All
Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Intergenerational
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

All El Paso County residents are invited to this public input sessions to express your thoughts about how Pikes Peak Library District can better serve its community.

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Toastmasters Building Your Brand

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

Branding is key to your venture. 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?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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:

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

Pre-1850 Research (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: 79
Event Details:

Researching ancestors in the United States before 1850 can be a challenge. Census records contain far fewer names, vital records are less standardized, and time has taken its toll on documents, photographs, and grave markers.