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.

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Create & Play

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library 21c: CreateSpace 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: CreateSpace
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!

Storytime logo and image

Storytime

Friday, October 4, 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.

Children gather to hear stories. Graphic Text reads "Storytime"

Storytime

Friday, October 4, 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.

homeschool science graphic

Homeschool Science: Science Fair Made Simple

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Are you ready to up your science fair game? This interactive workshop will help students work through the steps of turning a general idea into a science project; from topic selecti...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Are you ready to up your science fair game?

Help for Medicare Costs : PPAAA Retirement Series

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Help for Medicare Costs : PPAAA Retirement Series  If you or someone you know is struggling to pay their medical or prescription costs, join Roma Costanza, Medicare Expert ...

Required
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Help for Medicare Costs

Movie Matinee at Cheyenne Mountain Library

Movie Matinee - Under the Tuscan Sun

Friday, October 4, 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 Under the Tuscan Sun (2003, 112 minutes, PG-13). Registration not required.   

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 Under the Tuscan Sun (2003, 112 minutes, PG-13). Registration not required. 

 

PPLD Tween D&D Logo with castle and dragon

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Live Outdoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Live Outdoor, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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

Teens Game

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Teen Center (ETC) A & B at East Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! Ages 12-18. 

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

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! Ages 12-18. 

2024 Spooky Stroll-a-Story

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.

Child with dog looking at a book

Paws to Read

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Fountain 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. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations such as ...

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

Practice readin

APPR staff room

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Training Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Lunch room for staff helping with APPR

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

Lunch room for staff helping with APPR

Image of caregiver holding two children on a sky blue wooden background with clouds. Text above reads Toddler Time. Below the image the text reads PPLD, Saturdays 10:30 a.m., Sand Creek Library

Toddler Time

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek 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 experi...

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

One and two-year ol

Paws to Read

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, 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: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.

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2024 All Pikes Peak Reads Presents: Shelley Read (additional time added)

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, APPR: All Pikes Peak Reads, Author, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All
Event Details:

Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome Shelley Read to discuss her book Go as a River, the 2024 All Pikes Peak Reads selection.   Following the keynote address...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, APPR: All Pikes Peak Reads, Author, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome Shelley Read to discuss her book Go as a River, the 2024 All Pikes Peak Reads selection.  

Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Have fun, help your library, and get volunteer hours! Join Teen Advisory Board! Members help with programs, get volunteer hours, plus get leadership training

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

Have fun, help your library, and get volunteer hours! Join Teen Advisory Board! Members help with programs, get volunteer hours, plus get leadership training

Genealogy Basics class graphic

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Genealogy Library Programs, History Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Genealogy Library Programs, History Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
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?

Teen Games

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday in the Ruth Holley Library Teen Space for Teen Games!  Hang out with your friends for an evening of Nintendo Switch and XBox games! Teens ar...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday in the Ruth Holley Library Teen Space for Teen Games!  Hang out with your friends for an evening of Nintendo Switch and XBox games! Teens are welcome to bring their own games from home as well.

Shelley Read with Go As A River book cover behind her

2024 All Pikes Peak Reads Presents: Shelley Read

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, APPR: All Pikes Peak Reads, Author
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All
Event Details:

Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome Shelley Read to discuss her book Go as a River, the 2024 All Pikes Peak Reads selection.   Following the keynote address...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, APPR: All Pikes Peak Reads, Author
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome Shelley Read to discuss her book Go as a River, the 2024 All Pikes Peak Reads selection.  

2024 Spooky Stroll-a-Story

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.

2024 Spooky Stroll-a-Story

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.

Staff Training Day : CLOSED TO PUBLIC

All Day
Virtual Library, Calhan Library, Cheyenne Mountain Library, East Library, Fountain Library, High Prairie Library, The Hall (staff only facility), Library 21c, Manitou Springs Library, Mobile Library Services, Monument Library, Old Colorado City Library, Palmer Lake Library, Penrose Library, Rockrimmon Library, Ruth Holley Library, Sand Creek Library, Ute Pass Library, Off Site

All libraries are closed.

Closing
Branches:
Virtual Library, Calhan Library, Cheyenne Mountain Library, East Library, Fountain Library, High Prairie Library, The Hall (staff only facility), Library 21c, Manitou Springs Library, Mobile Library Services, Monument Library, Old Colorado City Library, Palmer Lake Library, Penrose Library, Rockrimmon Library, Ruth Holley Library, Sand Creek Library, Ute Pass Library, Off Site
Description:

All libraries are closed.

German Conversation Group

German Conversation Group

Monday, October 7, 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. 

2024 Spooky Stroll-a-Story

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.

toddler time child with cartoon dragon

Toddler Time

Tuesday, October 8, 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:

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: East Library
Room: East Children's Story 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.