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.

Baby Time

10:00am–10:45am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
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.

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! 

​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! 

 

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! 

 

Library 21c Playgroup

10:30am–11:30am
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:

Experience the power of play in this hands-on playgroup for children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers. These Playgroups spark curiosity, support early learning, and build socialization skills through open-ended play. 

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! 

 

Penrose Playgroup

10:30am–11:30am
Kids 0-5
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​Experience the power of play in this hands-on playgroup for children ages 0 – 5 and their caregivers. These Playgroups spark curiosity, support early learning, and build socialization skills through open-ended play.

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! 

 

Library 21c Mostly Fiction Book Group

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Authors & Book Groups, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a book group that meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month.

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: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Office
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

Start Your Career Search with Confidence

Drop-in Watercolor

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Intergenerational, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come to Fountain 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!

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! 

 

AI Prompt Engineering Workshop

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Computer Lab
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. 

 

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.

Know Your Rights - Criminal and Immigration Law

4:30pm–5:30pm
16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Law
Registration Required
Event Details:

All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the United States Constitution.  The attorney will discuss your Constitutional rights in various situations.

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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