East Library will begin an elevator modernization project lasting approximately six weeks on Wed., March 12.

The Library will remain open, but the 2nd floor will only have stair access. Visit ppld.org/east-library-improvements for more information.  

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Speak English Group

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Community Public, Foreign Language
Age Group:
Adult
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.

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Community Public, 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.

NorthStar Series

Northstar Computer Series: Computer Basic 1

Thursday, June 5, 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 1The 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 know...

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 1

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

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Penrose Study Room D1 at Penrose 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: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

Galaxy Spray Painting

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Teen
Age Group:
Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

Create an out-of-this-world art project using stencils and spray paint. Be sure to wear clothing that you are okay with getting messy. Ages 13 and up.

Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create an out-of-this-world art project using stencils and spray paint. Be sure to wear clothing that you are okay with getting messy. Ages 13 and up.

Green background with white text that reads Cheyenne Mountain Fiction Book Club

Cheyenne Mountain Book Group

Thursday, June 5, 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 Nightingale by Kristin Hannah https://catalog.ppld.org/cli...

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.

Clay Exploration: Coasters

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class. In part one you will learn how to shape a project out of clay, and in part two you will l...

Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, June 6, 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 bring po...

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! 

Manitou Springs Library Fiber Arts Group

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters. Fiber Arts groups are open to everyone ages 18+ and are...

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Seniors
Event Details:

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters.

Speak English Group

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at 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
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
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.

Promotional graphic for the Laser Cutter with a laser cut and engraved heart.

Laser Badging and Design Level 1: Coasters

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkspace, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkspace, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8" wood. No previous experience required. Ages 9 and up.

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 – 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Batik Shopping Totes

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Using wax and fabric dyes, create a batik style shopping tote, perfect for everyday use! 

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Using wax and fabric dyes, create a batik style shopping tote, perfect for everyday use! 

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.

Life Sized Board Games

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Adults, Family Library Programs, Games & Gaming, Intergenerational, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and enjoy a twist on your standard game night using our popular life-sized board games! Choose from Life-Size Candyland, Life-Size Battleship, and Life-Size ...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Games & Gaming, Intergenerational, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and enjoy a twist on your standard game night using our popular life-sized board games! Choose from Life-Size Candyland, Life-Size Battleship, and Life-Size Clue.

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! 

 

Woven Picture Frames

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

In search of a creative way to display your favorite memories? Create and decorate your own loom and then learn how to weave pictures into it for a quirky and unique way to display...

Required
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

In search of a creative way to display your favorite memories? Create and decorate your own loom and then learn how to weave pictures into it for a quirky and unique way to display photos!

2025 Pikes Peak Regional History Film Festival

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
History
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This year, the Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium kicks off with our best film festival yet! Featured films include a visual journey through photos and film exploring the origin...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: 121
Event Details:

This year, the Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium kicks off with our best film festival yet!

Graphic displaying text "Genealogy Basics" with various books and papers in the background

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 100
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?

Image of items carved by CNC. PPLD logo.

CNC Level 1

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace, 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, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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 – 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

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

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sand Creek Conference Room at Sand Creek 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: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

German Conversation Group

Monday, June 9, 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. 

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

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Know Your Rights - Criminal and Immigration Law

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Class, Law
Age Group:
Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
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 Co...

Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Class, Law
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

NorthStar Computer Series: Internet Basics

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Learning Lab at East Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

The internet has become so vast and ubiquitous that some of us may not even know where to begin. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using the internet. S...

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

The internet has become so vast and ubiquitous that some of us may not even know where to begin. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using the internet.

Silver Key Service Extension

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 12:30pm - 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.  

Silver Key Extension

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 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.  

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 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.