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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Paws to Read

Wednesday, October 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Evenings

Wednesday, October 23, 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.
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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 24, 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.

Storytime

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult. Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early ...

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

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

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

Sand Creek Book Club

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sand Creek Conference Room at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Eternal by Lisa Scottoline Read the book and join the discussion. Copies of the book can be picked up at Sand Creek Library.

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

Eternal by Lisa Scottoline

Read the book and join the discussion.

Copies of the book can be picked up at Sand Creek Library.

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

Storytime

Thursday, October 24, 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.

Storytime

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult. Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early ...

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

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 24, 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.

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 24, 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:

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: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community 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.

Stay and Play

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for open-ended play! We'll have fun toys to enhance your child's early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together. For ages 1 - 2 years old. No regis...

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.

Stay and Play

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for open-ended play! We'll have fun toys to enhance your child's early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together. For ages 1 - 3 years old. No re...

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

Join us for open-ended play! We'll have fun toys to enhance your child's early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together.

For ages 1 - 3 years old. No registration required.

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

Old Colorado City Book Group

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Old Colorado City Library meets monthly in person (call about Zoom options) to discuss favorite popular and timely fiction and non-fiction.  See PDF link for upcoming book...

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

The Old Colorado City Library meets monthly in person (call about Zoom options) to discuss favorite popular and timely fiction and non-fiction.  See PDF link for upcoming book titles.  Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch.

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 24, 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 "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.
This event is in the "All" group.

Clay Exploration: Spoon Rests

Thursday, October 24, 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: 0
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.

ESL CLASSES

Thursday, October 24, 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, October 24, 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 "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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Device Drop-In Help

Friday, October 25, 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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Manitou Knitting Club

Friday, October 25, 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.

ESL CLASSES

Friday, October 25, 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.