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: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain 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.​ 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: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
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: Kids, 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! 

 

Northstar Computer Series

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

The digital world can feel overwhelming to all of us. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using computers. The class assumes no prior knowledge of computers.

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, Kids
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 5-8
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie 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.

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: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
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! 

 

Homeschool Escape Room: Escape Nikola Tesla’s Secret Lab! 

11:00am–12:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Homeschool, S.T.E.A.M., Science & Math, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​The year is 1899, and you have found yourself locked in engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla’s experimental lab right here in the Pikes Peak region!

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.

Art for Older Adults

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Intergenerational, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art for Older Adults inspires a sense of self-reliance for older adults, even when the participant is somewhat reliant on a partner to help with materials use.

Idea Lab: Eric Carle Collages

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Create a collage in the recognizable style of Eric Carle’s books. Which one might inspire you? 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! 

 

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
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 loveable 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! 

 

Teen Craft Group

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Event Details:

​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on the second Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Tween Library Squad

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Event Details:

Gain new skills, share your ideas, and make new friends - all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the library.

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 Advisory Board

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! You will earn volunteer hours by attending meetings and working on projects for the Library, and engage in leadership development opportunities.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's 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 5 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.

Repair Café

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace, Science & Math
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Café!  

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
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 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.