All Pikes Peak Library District locations will open at 11 a.m. on Fri., Sept. 27 due to an all-staff training.

East Library and book drop will reopen at 9 a.m. on Mon., Sept. 30 following completion of parking lot repairs.

Event List

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Paws to Read

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library 21c: Children's Floor at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, 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 ...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Kids can practice readi

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

Paws to Read

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Children's Corner at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, 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, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, 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" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Math Tutoring

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
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 "Adults" group.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET)

Wednesday, October 30, 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 "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

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Evenings

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Adults
Event Details:

**Please read below before registering!** Register here for the 2024 Fall Virtual LENA Start series happening on: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Sept. 18 - Tuesday, Nov. 5, 20...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids, Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

**Please read below before registering!**

Register here for the 2024 Fall Virtual LENA Start series happening on:

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

Spooky Stroll-a-Story in OCC

All Day
Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

Take a spooky stroll in Old Colorado City and read "Mrs. McMurphy's Pumpkin" by Rick Walton and illustrated by Delana Bettoli. Find a page at each location featured on th...

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Take a spooky stroll in Old Colorado City and read "Mrs.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.  We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from s...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Music and Movement

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For ages 2 - 3 accompanied by a favorite adult. The C...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story.

For ages 2 - 3 accompanied by a favorite adult.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

No Toddler Time today - See you next week!

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experien...

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.  We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from s...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. 

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

Paws to Read

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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 "Adults" group.

ESL CLASSES

Thursday, October 31, 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:

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 "Tweens" group.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Jasmine! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required. For ages 9 - 12.

Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Jasmine! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required. For ages 9 - 12.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Teen Center (ETC) A & B at East Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 12-18....

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join your fellow te

This event is in the "All" group.

Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC)

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 8:00am - 5:00pm
Library 21c
Event Type:
Community Public
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) will serve as Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC) at four Library locations in the District:   • East Library, 5550 N. Union Bl...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) will serve as Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC) at four Library locations in the District: 

This event is in the "All" group.

Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC)

11/01/2024 @ 8:00am to 11/05/2024 @ 7:00pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Community Public, Community Resources
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) will serve as Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC) at four Library locations in the District: • East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd., Co...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public, Community Resources
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) will serve as Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC) at four Library locations in the District:

• East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80918  

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

Device Drop-In Help

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Bay Area at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, 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!  Registration is not required.  Plea...

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

 Need help with your laptop,

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL CLASSES

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 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 "Adults" group.

NorthStar Computer Series - Internet Basics 1

Friday, November 1, 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:

Internet Basic 1 Learners will practice how to connect to the internet and learners will begin to recognize hardware that connects computers to the internet and be able to ident...

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:

Internet Basic 1

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speak English Group

Friday, November 1, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Create & Play

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that making art builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will exp...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that making art builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmer Lake Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items such as fidget toys or noise reducing headphone...

Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Ute Pass Community Events at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items such as fidget toys or noise reducing headphone...

Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult.