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.

Branches:
Manitou Springs Library
Description:

The Manitou Springs Library is opening two hours late at 11 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 20 due to road closures for the Pikes Peak Ascent.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Paws to Read

10:00am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Children's area
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 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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Paws to Read

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

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

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Deviously Twisted Mystery Writing Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm
Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Age Group: Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Seniors, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mystery is one of the hardest genres to write because of the myriads of moving parts in play to create a puzzle at any given time. Then the ending must be a dramatically satisfying event for the reader. This is where the twist comes into play.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Games

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! Have fun playing Nintendo Switch and Xbox games! Or Have fun playing board games! Bring your friends and be ready to have fun! Ages 13-18.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group

Tween: Candy Sushi

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tween 9-12
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Become a candy sushi chef by designing and assembling your very own candy sushi rolls! We will use sweet treats such as marshmallow treats, fruit leathers, and gummy candies to shape your culinary creations.  

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! 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Peak Legacies: Myron Wood

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

India Wood, daughter of renowned local photographer Myron Wood, shares stories and insights from her trek across Colorado—literally corner to corner—and how the journey deepened her understanding of her father’s life and his work in the state.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm–5:45pm
Teen
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
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 8 participants. Registration required.