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. 

Device Drop-In Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
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 Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! 

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
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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.

NorthStar Computer Series - Internet 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: Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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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.

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
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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.

Summer Adventure Party

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Teen, Tweens
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Join us at Aga Park to celebrate the reading, activities, and learning families did during the summer!

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

Create & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Courtyard
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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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!

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

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
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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!

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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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. Registration please.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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
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Stories and more for young children, with a favorite adult.

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

The July book selection is Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. 

Summer Fun: West African Storytelling, Drumming, and Percussion

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: OL - Off Site
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
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Join Dr. Wanda and Ron Cousar to learn the origins of cultural norms from the 16th century to the present through stories for children and families.

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
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A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

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
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All adult handicrafters aged 18 and over are welcome -- knitters, cross stitchers, crocheters, beaders, etc... BRING YOUR OWN PROJECT, share ideas, learn new skills. 

CANCELLED Natural Grocers Nutrition Class: The Ayurveda Way

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
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The Ayurveda Way

Ice Cream Social

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adults, Kids, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Seniors
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You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Celebrate summer with a pre-packaged ice cream treat. While supplies last.

 

Movie Matinee

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
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Come join us for our monthly Movie Matinee! Drinks and refreshments will be provided.

Introduction to AI Camp

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Want to learn more about how artificial intelligence (AI) works? Curious about the future of this new field of technology? Learn more through this project-based learning course that introduces the fundamentals of AI through engaging lessons.