Pikes Peak Library District will close at 4 p.m. on New Year's Eve, Wed., Dec. 31, 2025, and remain closed through New Year's Day, Thu., Jan. 1, 2026. The eLibrary, as well as other online services and resources, will still be available.

Free Tax Preparation Services

9:00am–5:00pm
All
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

It's tax time!  

Toddler Time

9:30am–9:45am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie 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.​ 

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

9:30am–9:45am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's 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)

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

9:30am–10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: 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! 

 

Business Help - Office Hours

10:00am–12:00pm
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! 

Toddler Time

10:30am–10:45am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's 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)

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–10:45am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie 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.     

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, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: 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​

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain 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)

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! 

 

​Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1-2, 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! 

 

Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
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! 

 

Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs 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)

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! 

 

Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley 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)

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! 

 

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

11:00am–1:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

Start Your Career Search with Confidence

Silver Key Service Extension

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

Socrates Cafe

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor
Event Details:

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

Speak English Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
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.

Ruth Holley Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

Start Your Career Search with Confidence

LEGO Build

3:00pm–4:00pm
All
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Kids, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

​Engineering your best LEGO creation and completing LEGO challenges are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using the Library’s LEGO resources. Join us for creative fun!  All ages welcome. 

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! 

 

AI Prompt Engineering Workshop

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Class, S.T.E.A.M., Science & Math, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you bend artificial intelligence (AI) to your will? Generative AI is a rapidly expanding technology that is impacting the entire world.

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.

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. 

 

Math Tutoring

3:30pm–6:00pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Kids, Teen, Tutoring, Tweens
Event Details:

​​Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-serve basis. ​ 

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! 

 

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
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! 

 

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with our 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! 

 

Tween: Escape Room: Prevail Through the Oregon Trail

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween 9-12
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

The journey west along the Oregon Trail is an arduous one. This morning, a member of your wagon team was bitten by a snake! The antidote is locked in a box. Can you get it before it’s too late?

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! 

 

Colorado Mosaics

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

As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado, join us in learning the art of mosaics by transforming Colorado icons into stunning artworks! Ages 13 – 18. Registration required.

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.

Beyond the Basics: Laser Club​

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Makerspace, Science & Math, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you taken our first Inkscape class but want to learn more about using it with the laser cutter? Join us at Sand Creek every other month to learn more of the many basic features of Inkscape. Ages 9 and up.

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. 

 

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

4:00pm–6:30pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Games & Gaming, 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 6 participants.

Speak English Group

5:00pm–6:45pm
Adult
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Foreign Language
Event Details:

This group is an informal English language conversation group for adults who speak some English. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.

Investing Basics

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Business, Nonprofits, & Law
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is for those who feel they have a good stance on their financial basics - debt paid down, a good emergency fund in place - and are asking themselves, 'now what?' 

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:30pm–7:45pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limited to 20 each week. Registration is required.

Evening Yoga

6:00pm–7:00pm
16-24, Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:

Join us for this weekly Vinyasa Flow/Power Vinyasa yoga class led by yoga instructor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Tuesday Evenings

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids 0-5, Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Adult
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

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