Fri., Jan. 9: All Pikes Peak Library District locations are closed due to inclement weather.

Pikes Peak Library District is closed Fri., Jan. 16, for staff development and Mon., Jan. 19, to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The eLibrary, as well as other online services and resources, will still be available.

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Device Drop-In Help

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Computers & Tech
Age Group:
Adult

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 10:30am-11:30am, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Computers & Tech
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 10:30am-11:30am, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Friends of PPLD Book Group

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Authors & Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

A book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome!

The January book selection is The Life and Times of Paul Revere by Esther Forbes.

 

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Authors & Book Groups
Event Details:

A book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome!

The January book selection is The Life and Times of Paul Revere by Esther Forbes.

 

Device Drop-In Help

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ruth Holley Adult Education Office at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Computers & Tech
Age Group:
Adult

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 1:00-2:00pm, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Office
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Computers & Tech
Event Details:

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 1:00-2:00pm, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

HTV Iron-Ons Designs with the Silhouette

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Learn how to use the Silhouette Studio software to create easy heat transfer designs. You will learn how to make your own tote bag! Then we will cut out designs with a Silhouette Cameo die cutter and put them on your newly made tote bag.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Silhouette Studio software to create easy heat transfer designs. You will learn how to make your own tote bag! Then we will cut out designs with a Silhouette Cameo die cutter and put them on your newly made tote bag.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) 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 under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

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. 

 

Close up of a 3D printer extruder, printing a yellow, spherical object.

Tinkercad Design Level 1 & 3D Printer Badging

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Start your 3D printing and designing journey with the PPLD! We will create and print a custom project using Tinkercad, a free, online 3D design software. No previous experience required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start your 3D printing and designing journey with the PPLD! We will create and print a custom project using Tinkercad, a free, online 3D design software. No previous experience required.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) 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 under 13 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!

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. 

 

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Computers & Tech
Age Group:
Adult

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hour any time between 3 and 4 p.m. and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Computers & Tech
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hour any time between 3 and 4 p.m. and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Beginner Guitar & Ukulele Club

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sand Creek Studio916 at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Performances & Presentations,
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Interested in learning basic chords and playing techniques? Come play and learn at Studio916, Sand Creek Library's free recording studio. 


No experience necessary, ages 9 and up. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Studio916
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Performances & Presentations,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning basic chords and playing techniques? Come play and learn at Studio916, Sand Creek Library's free recording studio. 


No experience necessary, ages 9 and up. Registration required.

CNC Router Badging

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Take your creativity to the next level with PPLD’s CNC router! The Shop Bot Desktop CNC is an all-in-one computer-controlled mill, router, and drill that lets you make your own projects with wood or acrylic.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take your creativity to the next level with PPLD’s CNC router! The Shop Bot Desktop CNC is an all-in-one computer-controlled mill, router, and drill 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 (en español) 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 under 13 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!

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. 

 

Introduction to Snowshoeing

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Performances & Presentations
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Join Anna Miller, education, volunteer, and outreach coordinator at Mueller State Park, for an introductory class on snowshoeing.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Performances & Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join Anna Miller, education, volunteer, and outreach coordinator at Mueller State Park, for an introductory class on snowshoeing.

Book Swap

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Social Connections
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Bring your clean, gently used adult fiction and nonfiction books and swap them for new-to-you titles! Please only bring adult titles published within the last five years. No textbooks, manuals, or magazines. Ages 18 and up.

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Social Connections
Event Details:

Bring your clean, gently used adult fiction and nonfiction books and swap them for new-to-you titles! Please only bring adult titles published within the last five years. No textbooks, manuals, or magazines. Ages 18 and up.

History of the Pikes Peak Trolleys

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Penrose Columbine B at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Authors & Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Join local author John Haney as he discusses his book Pikes Peak Trolleys. Haney, a volunteer at the Pikes Peak Trolley Museum and Restoration Shop, will also discuss the history of the old Colorado Springs Streetcar system.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Authors & Book Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join local author John Haney as he discusses his book Pikes Peak Trolleys. Haney, a volunteer at the Pikes Peak Trolley Museum and Restoration Shop, will also discuss the history of the old Colorado Springs Streetcar system.

Business Help - Office Hours

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East E3 at East Library
Event Type:
Business, Nonprofits, & Law
Age Group:
Adult

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! 

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E3
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! 

Accordion Photo Albums

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​Create a personalized item to display your favorite memories with an accordion-style photo album! Feel free to bring photos from home to populate your albums. All supplies provided. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

​Create a personalized item to display your favorite memories with an accordion-style photo album! Feel free to bring photos from home to populate your albums. All supplies provided. Registration required.

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.

Device Drop-In Help

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sand Creek Conference Room at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
, Computers & Tech,
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 11am and 12pm, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Computers & Tech,
Event Details:

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 11am and 12pm, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Soup Blend Workshop

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

As winter approaches, nothing is as soothing as a warm cup of soup! Join us for a dry- ingredient blending workshop and explore your culinary imagination as you create a unique soup blend to enjoy at home. All supplies will be provided.

Registration Required
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

As winter approaches, nothing is as soothing as a warm cup of soup! Join us for a dry- ingredient blending workshop and explore your culinary imagination as you create a unique soup blend to enjoy at home. All supplies will be provided.

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.

Device Drop-In Help

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East F1 at East Library
Event Type:
, Computers & Tech,
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 2-3pm,  and our staff can assist you. 

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Computers & Tech,
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 2-3pm,  and our staff can assist you. 

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

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ruth Holley Adult Education Office at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Age Group:
Adult

Start Your Career Search with Confidence

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

Start Your Career Search with Confidence

Device Drop-In Help

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fountain Study Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
, Computers & Tech,
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., and our staff can assist you. 

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Computers & Tech,
Event Details:

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., and our staff can assist you. 

Adult Education Class

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Age Group:
Adult

Adult Education reading class

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type:
Event Details:

Adult Education reading class

PPWFC Workshop

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Penrose Columbine A at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Age Group:
Adult

PPWFC Workshop for ABE/ASE returning students

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type:
Event Details:

PPWFC Workshop for ABE/ASE returning students

Inkscape Design Level 1 & Laser Badging

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
East Make at East Library
Event Type:
, , Science & Math
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Take the first steps into designing graphics and laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free vector graphics software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut on 1/8-inch wood pieces.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: , , Science & Math
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics and laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free vector graphics software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut on 1/8-inch wood pieces.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) 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 under 13 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!

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. 

 

Business Help - Office Hours

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: B5 at Library 21c
Event Type:
Business, Nonprofits, & Law
Age Group:
Adult

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! 

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! 

Basic Estate Planning and Probate Class

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Penrose Columbine A at Penrose Library
Event Type:
, ,
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Learn about the basics of estate planning and probate from attorneys at Colorado Legal Services.  Attorneys will not be able to give legal advice.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the basics of estate planning and probate from attorneys at Colorado Legal Services.  Attorneys will not be able to give legal advice.  

Silver Key Service Extension

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
,
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

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

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