Pikes Peak Library District is closed Fri., Jan. 16, for staff development and Mon., Jan. 19, to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The eLibrary, as well as other online services and resources, will still be available.

​Toddler Time​

9:30am–10:00am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
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)

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

9:30am–10:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: , ,
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! 

 

​Baby Time​

9:30am–10:15am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: , Storytimes & Early Literacy
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. ​ 

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! 

 

ESL Orientation Day (English classes) / Dia de inscripción para clases de inglés (ESL)

9:30am–12:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Adult
Event Type:
Registration Required
Event Details:

You can get one seat per person, select just ONE option only. If we get many reservations with the same name, only the first one will be valid. The rest will cancel automatically.

Library Explorers

10:00am–11:30am
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Social Connections
Event Details:

​Library Explorers gives adults with differing physical and developmental abilities the opportunity to enjoy accessible Library programs that fit their abilities and individual needs.  

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.

Library Explorers

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Social Connections
Event Details:

Library Explorers give adults with differing physical and developmental abilities the opportunity to enjoy accessible Library programs that fit their abilities and individual needs.

Toddler Time​

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

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

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
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.

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

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

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

11:00am–11:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: , ,
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! 

 

Device Drop-in Help

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Computers & Tech
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library's new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-in Hours any time between 11 A.M. and noon , and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Toddler Time

11:30am–12:00pm
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

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! 

 

Business Help - Office Hours

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Business, Nonprofits, & Law
Event Details:

Do you need help with a business plan, market research, or just want to discuss your business idea? Stop in for open hours to discuss anything on your mind related to business! 

Art Inspiration

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Crafting, Making, & Recording, ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​​Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required for this free program.​​ 

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.

Homeschool Science: The Magic of Science All Around Us

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

Science is amazing. Join Stacey Lazzelle from the United States Air Force Academy’s Department of Research to explore some of the fascinating science concepts that affect our everyday lives.

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! 

 

Device Drop-in Help

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Computers & Tech
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hour between 3 and 4 p.m. and our staff can assist you. No registration is required. Please bring your power cords and devices.

Paws to Read

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
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! 

 

Idea Lab: Engineering Challenge

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12
Event Type: Science & Math
Event Details:

​See what you can build using simple materials. We will provide playdough, pipe cleaners, and craft sticks. You provide the creativity. Ages 5 – 12. 

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! 

 

Drop-In Watercolor

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Event Details:

Come to High Prairie Library to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session! No registration is necessary and all skill levels welcome. We'll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself!

Idea Lab: Air-Dried Clay Mosaics

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity to make a one-of-a-kind mosaic using air-dried clay and seeds. Ages 5 – 12.

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! 

 

Tween Tabletop Role Playing Games​

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tween 9-12
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Games & Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​Join us for a tabletop roleplaying game (TRPG)! Create your own hero and explore new worlds in this interactive roleplaying experience.

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! 

 

Tween: Tabletop Role Playing Games

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tween 9-12
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type:
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a tabletop roleplay game (TRPG)! Create your own hero and explore new worlds in this interactive roleplaying experience.

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 13-18
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: ,
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.

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.

The Education and Prevention of Human Trafficking

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Social Connections
Registration Required
Event Details:

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Join us as the Human Trafficking Task Force of Southern Colorado presents a seminar on the prevention of human trafficking. Why do we even talk about trafficking? What are the facts?