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

Library 21c Makerspaces closed all day

All Day
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will be closed all day.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will be closed all day.

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

Device Drop-In Help

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Bay Area at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

 Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! Registration is not required.  Please br...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Event Details:

 Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! 

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

Fiber Arts

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: B6 at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects. 

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

Join this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults
Age Group:
Adult
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 practic...

Library Branch: Library 21c
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.

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

Library 21c Makerspaces closed all day

All Day
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will be closed all day.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will be closed all day.

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

Community Resources open hours

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Community Resources
Age Group:
Adult, All
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Adult, All
Event Type: Community Resources
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

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

Community Resources open hours

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Penrose Library
Event Type:
Community Resources
Age Group:
Adult, All
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, All
Event Type: Community Resources
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

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

Silver Key Extension

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Calhan Meeting Room at Calhan Library
Event Type:
Community Public
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Calhan) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  Eligibility: Anyone 60 years of age ...

Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

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

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

Silver Key Service Extension

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Community Public
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  Eligibility: Anyone 60 ...

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

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

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

German Conversation Group

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Foreign Language
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Foreign Language
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

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

Library 21c Makerspaces closed all day

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 12:00am - 4:00pm
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will be closed all day.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will be closed all day.

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

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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-moder...

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.

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

Library 21c Makerspaces closed all day

All Day
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will be closed all day.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will be closed all day.

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

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research st...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 89
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

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

Cheyenne Mountain Book Group

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 PM. This month we will be reading The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom. Book groups a...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:
Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 PM.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help!  Registration is not required.  Please brin...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! 

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

Cooking Class: Traditional Italian Wedding Soup

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Kitchen at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Traditional Italian Wedding Soup recipe. In this class, you will learn about seas...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Traditional Italian Wedding Soup recipe.

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

Cooking Class: Tangzhong-Style French Bread

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library 21c: Kitchen at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Tangzhong-Style French Bread recipe. In this class, you will learn about seasonal...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Tangzhong-Style French Bread recipe.

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

Movie Matinee - Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Movie
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Movie Matinee that meets the first Friday of the month at 2:00 PM. This month, we will be watching Murder on the Orient Express (2017). No registration...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Movie
Event Details:
Join us for our monthly Movie Matinee that meets the first Friday of the month at 2:00 PM. This month, we will be watching Murder on the Orient Express (2017).
This event is in the "16-24" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

CNC Level 1

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace and Studios, Science & Technology
Age Group:
16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Kick off your creativity with our CNC Router! PPLD's ShopBot Desktop CNC is a computer-controlled mill, router, and drill all in one that lets you make your own projects with wood ...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Kick off your creativity with our CNC Router! PPLD's ShopBot Desktop CNC is a computer-controlled mill, router, and drill all in one that lets you make your own projects with wood or acrylic.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors 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 ages 9 – 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Creative space badges: Your completed badges will be added to your library card. If you don’t have a library card, you can sign up online or in person at any Library location. Join us and start making today!

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "16-24" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Winter Movie Marathon

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Intergenerational, Movie, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

Join us for an all-ages winter movie marathon.Registration preferred.

Required
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Movie, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

Join us for an all-ages winter movie marathon.

Registration preferred.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "16-24" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

All Day
Calhan Meeting Room at Calhan Library
Event Type:
Adults, Intergenerational, Teen
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Details:

Give a Puzzle, get a new-to-you puzzle in exchange at the Jigsaw Puzzle Swap. We will only accept gently used puzzles.

Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Teen
Event Details:

Give a Puzzle, get a new-to-you puzzle in exchange at the Jigsaw Puzzle Swap. We will only accept gently used puzzles.

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

Sand Creek Craft Group

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Sand Creek Craft Group meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at 10am. Craft groups are open to everyone...

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Sand Creek Craft Group meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at 10am.

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

German Conversation Group

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers.