The Regional History & Genealogy department will be closed on Sat., June 7 and Sat., June 14 to host the 2025 Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium.

East Library will begin an elevator modernization on Wed., March 12.

The Library will remain open, but the 2nd floor will only have stair access. Visit ppld.org/east-library-improvements for more information.  

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Toddler Time

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Storytime

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

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

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Ruth Holley Adult Education Office at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult

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

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

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

Promotional image for storytime.

Storytime

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Parachute Play

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8

Let’s play, move, and sing with parachutes! This 30-minute session for kids ages 3 – 7 combines movement, rhythm, and games to build social skills and coordination—all while having fun!

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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Let’s play, move, and sing with parachutes! This 30-minute session for kids ages 3 – 7 combines movement, rhythm, and games to build social skills and coordination—all while having fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

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Toddler Time

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Toddler Time

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. 

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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. 

Toddler Time

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Toddler Time

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. 

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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. 

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Storytime

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

No-Cost Summer Lunches (and Books) For Kids and Teens

No-Cost Summer Lunches (and Books) For Kids and Teens

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family

Kids and teens can enjoy lunch (and books) at no cost this summer! 

 

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Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids and teens can enjoy lunch (and books) at no cost this summer! 

 

Graphic showing art supplies and text that reads "Story Creations For Older Adults"

Story Creations For Older Adults

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Calhan Meeting Room at Calhan Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational, Library Explorers, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Adult, Senior, Family, All

Story Creations For Older Adults and Familes : Hand Puppets

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational, Library Explorers, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story Creations For Older Adults and Familes : Hand Puppets

Yoga Flow

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, 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.

Pregnancy and New Parent Classes

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult

Are you pregnant or a new parent and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a six-week series of classes for pregnant and new parents. Classes are every Wednesday at noon.

Register Now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you pregnant or a new parent and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a six-week series of classes for pregnant and new parents. Classes are every Wednesday at noon.

Narcan Training

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Class
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Narcan Training For PPLD Employees and Patrons

Thiele 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Narcan Training For PPLD Employees and Patrons

Thiele 

Tween: Block Building Flower Art

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Fountain Children's area at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Are you a fan of Minecraft? Do you feel like your space could use some new decorations? Stop by the Library and create a wooden block flower! Choose from a variety of designs to build and paint your own decoration. Ages 9 - 12. 

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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Children's area
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Tweens
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Minecraft? Do you feel like your space could use some new decorations? Stop by the Library and create a wooden block flower! Choose from a variety of designs to build and paint your own decoration. Ages 9 - 12. 

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Paws to Read

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Children's Corner at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!

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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, 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!

Promotional image for Paws to Read. A child reads a book to a dog.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Children's Floor at Library 21c
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

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

 

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

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

 

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Bad Art Night

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Mobile Libraries at Mobile Library Services
Event Type:
Intergenerational
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Being bad has never felt so good! If you love art but don't consider yourself an artist (or even if you do), join us for Bad Art Night where we will do our best to make something imperfect, peculiar, or downright hideous.

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Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library Services
Room: Mobile Libraries
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Intergenerational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Being bad has never felt so good! If you love art but don't consider yourself an artist (or even if you do), join us for Bad Art Night where we will do our best to make something imperfect, peculiar, or downright hideous.

A picture of the cover of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling.

Library 21c Book Group

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: B6 at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

The 'Read It Before You See It' Book Group at Library 21c meets every 4th Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm, starting January 22. This month, we're discussing

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

The 'Read It Before You See It' Book Group at Library 21c meets every 4th Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm, starting January 22. This month, we're discussing

Photo of Chris and Deb Mitguard

Manitou Springs Library Lawn Concert Series: The Mitguards

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Live Outdoor
Age Group:
All

The Pikes Peak Library District is proud to present the 2025 Manitou Springs Library Lawn Concert Series! Concerts will be on Wednesdays in June and July, 6 - 7:30 p.m.  

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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Live Outdoor
Event Details:

The Pikes Peak Library District is proud to present the 2025 Manitou Springs Library Lawn Concert Series! Concerts will be on Wednesdays in June and July, 6 - 7:30 p.m.  

Pastel text reads "Baby Time" with baby themed ephemra decorating the image. A teddy bear and clock peek out from the bottom left corner.

Baby Time

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

 

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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Storytime children reading

Storytime

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Summer Fun: Peter Rabbit presented by Theatre Across Borders

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

Little bunnies can still get into big trouble! Join Peter Rabbit on his adventure through MacGregor’s garden.

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Little bunnies can still get into big trouble! Join Peter Rabbit on his adventure through MacGregor’s garden.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit!