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.

Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Mobile Library Services
Room: Mobile Libraries
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7 and their parents or caregivers. Location: Wilson Ranch Park. Depending on the weather, this Storytime may take place inside the bookmobile. Space is limited. 

Device Drop-in Help

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! 

Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: The Great Wave with a POP!

10:00am–11:30am
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Capture the drama of Hokusai's iconic woodblock print, "The Great Wave Off Kanagawa", creating form with line and mood with color, then adding an unexpected element to make your waterscape POP!

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 

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.

Speak English Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults
Event Details:

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.

Silhouette Level 1: Heat Transfer Vinyl Projects

10:00am–1:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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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 & Math
Registration Required
Event Details:

Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) is a vinyl decal that can be permanently applied to bags using an iron.

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.  

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

 

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
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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:

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

Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community 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)

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
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Off Site
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)

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! 

 

Natural Grocers: Good4U Nutrition 101

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Nutrition 101 class gives you all the right tools for total body health—balanced energy, mood, sleep, metabolism, brain function, and more!

Movie Matinee - It Ends With Us (2024)

2:00pm–4:00pm
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, Games & Movies
Event Details:
Join us for our monthly Movie Matinee that meets the first Friday of the month at 2 p.m. This month we will be watching It Ends With Us (2024).

Laser Badging and Design Level 1

2:00pm–5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Maker Crafts, Makerspace, Science & Math
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free vector graphics software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut on 1/8" wood pieces. No previous experience required.

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!

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

 

Tween: Escape Room: A Power Up Puzzle

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Solve puzzles and open locks to win a prize in this escape room! Join our video game-themed puzzle escape room! You are stuck, and unless you can figure out how to restart, you will be trapped forever in a permanent cooldown.

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!