All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 4 p.m. on Tue., Dec. 31 and be closed on Wed., Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day.

Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

Event List

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This event is in the "Senior" group.

Tea Blend Workshop

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Penrose Aspen Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Cooking, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us to learn about and experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create personalized tea blends. Take your custom tea blend home and enjoy. Offered as part of the...

Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Cooking, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us to learn about and experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create personalized tea blends. Take your custom tea blend home and enjoy. Offered as part of the Winter Adult Reading Program. Registration required.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Children's Corner at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs! We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of n...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Math Tutoring

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
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-served basis. Tutoring i...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Teen, 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-served basis. Tutoring is provided free of charge.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Children's Floor at Library 21c
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.  

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
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! 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Intro to Color Theory

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join Dawn from Brush Crazy to learn the basics of color theory. Dawn will take you through the process and by the end of the 2-hour class, you will have your own small masterpiece....

Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Dawn from Brush Crazy to learn the basics of color theory. Dawn will take you through the process and by the end of the 2-hour class, you will have your own small masterpiece.  All materials included. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
PPLD: Board of Trustees
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees. Board of Trustees | Pikes Peak Library District

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees. 

Board of Trustees | Pikes Peak Library District

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Library 21c Book Group

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: B6 at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly book group that meets every 4th Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm, starting January 22. Book groups are open to everyone, and they are a great opportunity to di...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:
Join us for a monthly book group that meets every 4th Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm, starting January 22. Book groups are open to everyone, and they are a great opportunity to discover new genres and titles, meet new people, have a good conversatio
This event is in the "Adult" group.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Wednesday Evenings

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

8-week LENA Start series for parents with children ages 0-32 months. 

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

8-week LENA Start series for parents with children ages 0-32 months. 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Baby Time

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
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. Space is limited.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: 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. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
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! 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

NorthStar Computer Series: Computer Basics 3

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

  Computer Basic 3   In Computer Basics Part 3, learners will continue where Part 2 left off. Participants will learn to use the mouse to scroll up&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
 

Computer Basic 3

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.

Storytime

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Toddler Time

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: 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)

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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Toddler Time

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

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

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

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

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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Stay and Play

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

Open-ended play for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Meet new friends and play together with fun toys that enhance early learning skills.  

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Open-ended play for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Meet new friends and play together with fun toys that enhance early learning skills.  

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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Make-A-Masterpiece: Art In a Bottle

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Details:

Homeschoolers: Explore the still life art of Giorgio Morandi to discover how experimenting with the lightness and darkness of a color can produce a striking masterpiece with bottle...

Required
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Homeschoolers: Explore the still life art of Giorgio Morandi to discover how experimenting with the lightness and darkness of a color can produce a striking masterpiece with bottles.  And like Morandi, you may one day have a painting in the W

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Art Inspiration

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace and Studios
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace and Studios
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided.

Ages 18 an 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ruth Holley Adult Education Office at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs. Searching for a career also includes identifying your skills and interests, considering what you value...

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

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.

Paws to Read

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations s...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.

Paws to Read

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items s...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Games

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Games & Gaming, Teen
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

 Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We will being playing Mario Cart or Super Smash Bros on the Switch! Bring your friends and be ready to have fun! Ages 12-1...

Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen
Event Details:

 Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We will being playing Mario Cart or Super Smash Bros on the Switch! Bring your friends and be ready to have fun! Ages 12-18.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Idea Lab: Exploring Constellations

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

Explore constellations with activities such as making a star projector, creating a “magic” toothpick star, constructing toothpick constellations, and playing constellation games. A...

Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Explore constellations with activities such as making a star projector, creating a “magic” toothpick star, constructing toothpick constellations, and playing constellation games. Ages 5 - 12. 

Room Capacity Disclaimer:

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Swiftie Friendship Bracelets

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room A at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Details:

Are you ready for it? Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Drop everything now and make your very own personalized bracelets to wear and trade with fellow Swifties. We’ll provide all the...

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:
Are you ready for it? Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Drop everything now and make your very own personalized bracelets to wear and trade with fellow Swifties.

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.