All Pikes Peak Library District locations are closed Wed., Dec. 10, and Thu., Dec. 11, to implement the new Integrated Library System.

The catalog and PPLD app will be unavailable through Thu., Dec. 11.

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

Baby Time

9:30am–10:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. 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.

Storytime

9:30am–10:15am
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: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

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! 

 

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History & Genealogy, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

Senior Fraud and Security Series: Understanding and Preventing Fraud

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Consumer/Finance, Intergenerational, Library Explorers, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Senior Fraud and Security Series: Understanding and Preventing Fraud

Northstar Computer Series: Microsoft Word 1

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Microsoft Word 1

Toddler Time

10:30am–10:45am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. Please note, this program lasts 20 minutes.

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

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

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

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
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & 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! 

 

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

10:30am–12:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

Stay and Play

10:45am–11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Open-ended play for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Meet new friends and play together with fun toys that enhance early learning skills.  

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

11:00am–11:45am
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: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

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! 

 

Cheyenne Mountain Book Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Authors & Book Groups, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:
Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2 p.m.

Paws to Read

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

Infinity Mirrors

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

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.

Sensory Storytime

4:00pm–4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive storytime designed to include children with learning and sensory differences. Ideal for children ages 3 – 12 and their parents or caregivers. All abilities are welcome.

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! 

 

Graffiti Tee's

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever seen tie-dye on a black t-shirt?

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.

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! 

 

Clay Exploration: Halloween Tealights

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Maker Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Idea Lab: Frank Stella Minimalist Rainbows

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Step into the colorful world of minimalist artist Frank Stella! We will explore bold lines, shapes, and symmetry as we create a rainbow composition inspired by the artwork of minimalist Frank Stella.  Ages 5-12.

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! 

 

Reading Roll Call With CSPD

5:00pm–5:30pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Reading Roll Call is hosted by our local Colorado Springs Police Officers. Join us for stories and adventures at Sand Creek Library. This is a drop-in program for kids 0 - 12. 

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! 

 

PPLD and Lewis-Palmer Early Literacy Night

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get ready for preschool!

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) and Lewis-Palmer School District invite families with children entering preschool to a special evening designed just for them! 

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 Dungeons and Dragons

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 13 - 18. Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration required.