East Library will begin an elevator modernization on Wed., March 12.

The Library will remain open, but the 2nd floor will only have stair access. Visit ppld.org/east-library-improvements for more information.  

Toddler Time

9:30am–10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Storytime

9:30am–10:15am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Summer Fun: Peter Rabbit presented by Theatre Across Borders 

9:30am–10:30am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Little bunnies can still get into big trouble! Join Peter Rabbit on his adventure through MacGregor’s garden.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Office
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. 

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. 

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Block Party

10:30am–11:30am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Build, create, and play! Join us for a fun block-building session that sparks creativity and early math skills. Perfect for young builders to explore, stack, and design with blocks of all shapes and sizes. Ages 0 – 5. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

No-Cost Summer Lunches (and Books) For Kids and Teens

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids and teens can enjoy lunch (and books) at no cost this summer! 

 

PPAAA Retirement Series: Traveling Solo

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Intergenerational, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Retirement can be as stressful as it can be fun! Join PPLD and PPAAA for this Retirement Series that will provide information, resources, and fellowship to explore the many ways retirement can be challenging and enjoyable.

Summer Fun: Peter Rabbit presented by Theatre Across Borders

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Little bunnies can still get into big trouble! Join Peter Rabbit on his adventure through MacGregor’s garden.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Food Preservation Technique Class: Pickling

11:00am–1:00pm
16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Cooking, Kitchen
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you love pickled vegetables and summer relish, come learn how to make your own. You will learn how to safely preserve pickles, relish, salsa and chutney using the water bath canning method.

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

Yoga Flow

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement. The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.

Maker Camp

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Studios, Science & Technology, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this maker camp, you will learn the basics of all things makerspace. Over the course of a week, complete hands-on projects that teach you how to 3D print, sew, use a laser cutter, and create your own 3D designs with online CAD software.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

Virtual Author Visits - Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Author, Kids, Tweens, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Link to the information page on Library Speakers Consortium.

Sketchup for Laser Projects

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Maker Crafts, Makerspace, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class series will introduce participants to a user-friendly CAD (Computer Assisted Design) program called SketchUp. Participants will learn SketchUp by using techniques to build a house using the tool.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Creative space badges: Your completed badges will be added to your library card. If you don’t have a library card, you can sign up online or in person at any Library location. Join us and start making today!

This program uses third party software. PPLD is not affiliated with the company that owns it is not responsible for its content.

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Event Details:

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! Ages 5 - 12.

Intro to Color Theory

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Dawn from Brush Crazy to learn the basics of color theory. Dawn will take you through the process, and by the end of the two-hour class, you will have your own small masterpiece. All materials included. For ages 13-18.

Paws to Read

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, 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!

Galaxy Spray Painting

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create an out-of-this-world art project using stencils and spray paint. Be sure to wear clothing that you are okay with getting messy. Ages 13 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

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

 

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Teen Anime Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! Some anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Cosplay is welcome! Ages 13 - 18.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Wednesday Evenings

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

ATTENTION:

Manitou Springs Library Lawn Concert Series: Ricky Sweum

6:00pm–7:30pm
All
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Live Outdoor
Event Details:

The Pikes Peak Library District is proud to present the 2025 Manitou Springs Library Lawn Concert Series! Concerts will be on Wednesdays in June and July, 6 - 7:30 p.m.