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. 

Branches:
Calhan Library, Cheyenne Mountain Library, East Library, Fountain Library, High Prairie Library, The Hall (staff only facility), Library 21c, Manitou Springs Library, Mobile Library Services, Monument Library, Old Colorado City Library, Palmer Lake Library, Penrose Library, Rockrimmon Library, Ruth Holley Library, Sand Creek Library, Ute Pass Library
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 - 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.

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

Monthly Meeting

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

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

NorthStar Computer Series - Internet Basics 3

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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: 9
Event Details:

Internet Basics 3

Learners will practice diverse ways of protecting their privacy while using the internet and recognize the difference between secure vs not secure websites.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

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

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.

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

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 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!

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

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.

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, with a favorite adult.

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 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!

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

Family Place Playgroup

10:30am - 11:45am
Kids 0-5
Required
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

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

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 March book selection is Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune by Anderson Cooper.

Reservation

Emily C

10:45am - 2:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Conference Room
Description

I am a larimer county DHS employee who will be in town and needs a place to work remotely from.

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

Homeschool Science: Apollo to Artemis: Back to the Moon

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join the Educators from the Space Foundation Discovery Center to learn about and explore Lunar lander challenges. Ages 6 - 12. Please register each student who will be attending. There is another session of this program at 1 p.m.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

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

Homeschool Science: Apollo to Artemis: Back to the Moon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join the Educators from the Space Foundation Discovery Center to learn about and explore Lunar lander challenges. Ages 6 - 12. Please register each student that will be attending. There is another session of this program at 11 a.m.

Reservation

Team Issachar

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

Study session: Teacher and srudents

Reservation

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.

Reservation

River Gassen Town Hall Q&A

1:30pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Description

town hall

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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!

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

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.

Reservation

St Patricks Day Craft, Dance, and Play!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Description

Join us for a fun and festive event to celebrate St Patricks Day! We will be designing and creating a green hair bow or bowtie to wear for the holiday, learning an Irish Jig with Ms. Rochelle, and playing games in the leprechaun olympics!!

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

Family Place Playgroup

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Parents and caregivers of children ages 1 - 3 are invited to join us at our Family Place Library locations for an enjoyable five-week playgroup, where you spend time together, play, make friends, and speak one-on-one with specialists in child deve

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!