PPLD Update:

Old Colorado City Library will be closed on Sat., May 25 for Territory Days.  The elibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

PPLD Update:

All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Mon., May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.  The elibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Event List

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Clay Exploration: Coil Bowls

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
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: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The GED, HiSET  are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for...

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

The GED, HiSET  are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social St

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Renter's Rights 101

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Law, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In this workshop Colorado Legal Services attorney Clinton Albert will help participants learn about a wide variety of topics such as lease basics, reasonable accommodations and mod...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Law, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

In this workshop Colorado Legal Services attorney Clinton Albert will help participants learn about a wide variety of topics such as lease basics, reasonable accommodations and modifications, deposits, repairs, eviction, and updates on recent Colo

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

PPLD Presents: Craig Johnson, Author of "First Frost: A Longmire Mystery"

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Author
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Library District welcomes western suspense author and Walt Longmire creator Craig Johnson as he celebrates the release of his newest title, First Frost. &...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Author
Required
Seats Remaining: 132
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Library District welcomes western suspense author and Walt Longmire creator Craig Johnson as he celebrates the release of his newest title, First Frost.  First Frost (Viking, May 28, 2024) is t

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists– An Author Talk with Freida McFadden

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Author, Senior Library Programs, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Registration here! Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychologic...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Author, Senior Library Programs, Virtual Program
Event Details:
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Manitou Knitting Club

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Manitou Community Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All
Event Details:

For beginners or experts, and everything in-between. Join us to meet up with like minded knitters, socialize, open to all sorts of textile arts.

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

For beginners or experts, and everything in-between. Join us to meet up with like minded knitters, socialize, open to all sorts of textile arts.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

NorthStar Computer Series - Computer Basics 2

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Class, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Computer Basic 2   Learners will continue where Part 1 left off. Participants will learn how to make capital letters and symbols with Shift and caps ...

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

Computer

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speak English Group

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs
Age Group:
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 practic...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Yarnettes Fiber Group

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Homeschool Curriculum Swap

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Looking for new curriculum and/or educational materials? Have curriculum you don’t need? Homeschoolers can bring curriculum, educational materials, books, and more to give away to ...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Looking for new curriculum and/or educational materials? Have curriculum you don’t need? Homeschoolers can bring curriculum, educational materials, books, and more to give away to other homeschoolers at this once-a-year event. No selling.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Penrose Perk

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Penrose Bay Area at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Coffee and refreshments provided to the public.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

Coffee and refreshments provided to the public.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Movie Matinee - Singin' in the Rain

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Movie, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come join us in our continuing film series! We will be watching Singin' in the Rain (1952). It is rated G. Registration not required.  Movie summary: A silen...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Movie, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

Come join us in our continuing film series! We will be watching Singin' in the Rain (1952). It is rated G. Registration not required. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Sewing Level 1: Roll-Up Case

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a roll-up case using a sewing machine. No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided by PPLD.&n...

Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a roll-up case using a sewing machine.

No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided by PPLD. Ages 9 and up.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Silhouette Level 1: Heat Transfer Vinyl Designs

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Iron out your Silhouette skills! Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to create easy iron-on vinyl transfers. We will be making designs to put on a tote bag, and the techniqu...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Iron out your Silhouette skills! Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to create easy iron-on vinyl transfers.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Free-For-All: 2Gents

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Community Public, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Theatre happens anywhere intrepid audiences and actors meet! Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome actors from Theatreworks Colorado Springs for a performance of Shakespea...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Community Public, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs
Event Details:

Theatre happens anywhere intrepid audiences and actors meet! Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome actors from Theatreworks Colorado Springs for a performance of Shakespeare.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Scrap Exchange with Who Gives a Scrap

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In collaboration with Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center, we are hosting an arts, craft, and hobby material exchange! Bring in your new, clean/gently used and unwanted craft m...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

In collaboration with Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center, we are hosting an arts, craft, and hobby material exchange!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Intro to Soldering: Make Your Own Light-Up Necklace

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Make at East Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The purpose of this class is to teach basic soldering. At the end of the class, you will have a finished light-up necklace using a circuit board with LEDs. The skills that you will...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

The purpose of this class is to teach basic soldering. At the end of the class, you will have a finished light-up necklace using a circuit board with LEDs.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL CLASSES

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. We offer Beginning, Intermed...

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

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Beginning and Intermediate Yoga

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners with local yoga instructor Svetlana. Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes. (Yoga blanket, yoga str...

Required
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level pract

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

German Conversation Group

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Foreign Language
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

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

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

3D Design with Fusion 360

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Class, Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In this two-part class, participants can expect to gain practical experience with Fusion 360, a 2D and 3D design tool to design and create simple products. Patrons will leave with ...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

In this two-part class, participants can expect to gain practical experience with Fusion 360, a 2D and 3D design tool to design and create simple products.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Portable Sewing Kits

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Make a pin cushion and a small sewing kit for on-the-go mending.

Required
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Make a pin cushion and a small sewing kit for on-the-go mending.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL CLASSES

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. We offer Beginning, Intermed...

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

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Northstar Computer Series: Email Basics

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Computer Lab at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Email has become a necessary means of communication to fully engage in our modern world. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of email. Students will learn ab...

Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Email has become a necessary means of communication to fully engage in our modern world. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of email.