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. 

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.

ESL CLASSES

10:00am - 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
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ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

NorthStar Computer Series - Microsoft Word 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: 7
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Microsoft Word 3

Learners will practice inserting table, shape, and hyperlink in the “Insert” tab.

We will practice how to use spelling & grammar check with using “Review” tab in Word.

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.

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
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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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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Stories and more for children ages 3-7, 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 September book selection is Go As A River by Shelley Read.

Sewing Level 1: Tote Bag

10:30am - 12:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

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.

CANCELED Homeschool Science: Animal Mythbusters

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Homeschool, Tweens
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CANCELED FOR SEPTEMBER Join Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and their animal ambassadors to learn the truth about some well-known animal myths. Can porcupines shoot their quills? Do cockroaches serve any purpose?

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. 

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.

3D Printer Badging & Modeling Level 1: Buttons

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Start your 3D printing and designing journey with PPLD! We will create and print custom buttons using TinkerCAD, a free, online 3D designing software. Get creative with your designs and your fashion choices. No previous experience required.

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tweens
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Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! For ages 5-12.