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

East Library will be closed starting Mon., Sept. 16 to complete parking lot repairs.

Event List

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

Create & Play

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Children's Activity Room at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that art making 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: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that art making 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 "Adults" group.

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

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Penrose Study Room D1 at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adults
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: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

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

Community Resources open hours

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Monument Library
Event Type:
Community Resources
Age Group:
Adults, 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: Monument Library
Age Group: Adults, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Manitou Classroom at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resourc...

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! For ages 5-12.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Paws to Read

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Monument Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs! The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommoda...

Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens 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 "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween 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 ...

Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween 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 "Kids" group.

Paws to Read

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations ite...

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids
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 "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Teen Center (ETC) A & B at East Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the library! Attendees will earn volunteer hours at meetings and by working on projects f...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Come learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the library!
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.

Laser Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek 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, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly laser engraver club meeting at the Sand Creek Makerspace! This informal drop-in program is designed for all skill levels. Never used the makerspace before? ...

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, 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, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly laser engraver club meeting at the Sand Creek Makerspace! This informal drop-in program is designed for all skill levels. Never used the makerspace before?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL CLASSES

Tuesday, October 15, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Calhan Meeting Room at Calhan Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resourc...

Required
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! For ages 5-12.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speak English Group

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Sand Creek Conference Room at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Community Public, Foreign Language
Age Group:
Adults
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 Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
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. Seats are limit...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. Seats are limited to 20 each week. Registration is required.

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

Evening Yoga- CANCELLED

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Weekly Vinyassa Flow/Power Vinyassa yoga class led by yoga instrutor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels. Please bring a mat or towel and a water bottle. N...

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

Weekly Vinyassa Flow/Power Vinyassa yoga class led by yoga instrutor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Evenings

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

**Please read below before registering!** Register here for the 2024 Fall Virtual LENA Start series happening on: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Sept. 17 - Nov. 5, 2024 Befor...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 9:45am
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon 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 experience...

Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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.

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
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 experience...

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonprofit Workshop - Foundation Directory Searching

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Penrose Computer Lab at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Live Indoor, Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to maximize the Foundation Directory Professional's tools to identify potential grants.  The Foundation Directory database provides information including grant recip...

Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Live Indoor, Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn how to maximize the Foundation Directory Professional's tools to identify potential grants.  The Foundatio

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
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 experience...

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL CLASSES

Wednesday, October 16, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Family
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: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
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.

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

Yoga Flow

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement.  The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.  Perfect for begi...

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

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement.  The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.  Perfect for beginners, but leaves lots of room to incorporate more challenging pose

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Prenatal Series: Sleep & Purple Crying

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you expecting and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a series of prenatal classes. Classes are every Wednesday at noon. E...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Are you expecting and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a series of prenatal classes.