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. 

Library 21c Makerspaces opening at 4pm

All Day
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will open at 4pm today.

Virtual Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Community Public, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join local yoga instructor Svetlana in this virtual yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners.

Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class upon registration (see below).

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, HiSET and TASC 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, Socia

Storytime

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:

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

Create and Play

10:00am - 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:

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!

Northstar Computer Series: Internet Basics 1

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

The internet has become so vast and ubiquitous that some of us may not even know where to begin. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using the internet.

Storytime

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:

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

Toddler Time

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:

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

Peak Vista Meeting

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Children's Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Meeting with staff from Peak Vista Community Health Centers 

CNC Badging

12:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Farmer's Market Tote Bag

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Decorate tote bag with farmer's market inspired stencils or use your own art ideas and inspiration to design your bag!

 

Paws to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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.

Craft Hour

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come by and have fun with a new craft! This month is Shrinky Dinks.

Idea Lab: Lego Build

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! For ages 5 - 12.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.

COHS Student Success Workshop

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Adult Education Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

Support workshop for students enrolled in PPLD's COHS or GED/ESL programs. We will develop skills that will help students succeed both in their PPLD educational programs and their endeavors afterward.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET)

4:00pm - 7:00pm
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, 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 St

Four-Part Medicare Series : Medicare Options: Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plans

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Four-Part Medicare Series: Medicare Options: Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plans

Four-Part Medicare Series : Medicare Options: Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plans - Livestream

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Four-Part Medicare Series: Medicare Options: Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plans - Livesteam

Clay Exploration: Soap Dish

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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. Ages 12-18.

Registration is required.