PPLD Update:

Old Colorado City Library will be closed on Sat., May 25 for Territory Days.  The elibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

PPLD Update:

All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Mon., May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.  The elibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Event List

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Laser Tag

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East George Fellows Park at East Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come play laser tag at the Library! Ages 12 – 18. Waivers and registration are required to participate.

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East George Fellows Park
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Come play laser tag at the Library! Ages 12 – 18. Waivers and registration are required to participate.
This event is in the "All" group.

Free-For-All: 2 Gents

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Intergenerational Library Programs
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Theatre happens anywhere intrepid audiences and actors meet! Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome actors from Theatreworks Colorado Springs for a performance of Shakespea...

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

Theatre happens anywhere intrepid audiences and actors meet! Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome actors from Theatreworks Colorado Springs for a performance of Shakespeare.

This event is in the "All" group.

Free-For-All: 2 Gents

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Theatre happens anywhere intrepid audiences and actors meet! Join Pikes Peak Library District at George Fellows Park next to the East Library as we welcome actors from Theatreworks...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Theatre happens anywhere intrepid audiences and actors meet! Join Pikes Peak Library District at George Fellows Park next to the East Library as we welcome actors from Theatreworks Colorado Springs for performance of Shakespeare.

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

Intro to Soldering: Make Your Own Light-Up Necklace

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Make at East 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
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The purpose of this class is to teach basic soldering. At the end of the class, you will have a finished light-up necklace using a circuit board with LEDs. The skills that you will...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

The purpose of this class is to teach basic soldering. At the end of the class, you will have a finished light-up necklace using a circuit board with LEDs.

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

Community Resources open hours

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ruth Holley 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: Ruth Holley 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Community Resources open hours

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Penrose 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: Penrose 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 "Adults" group.

ESL CLASSES

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 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.

Baby Time

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to he...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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

Baby Time

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to he...

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

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together.

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

Storytime at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
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. This Storytime will be held in the Reynolds Ranch House (the white house) on the property of the Western M...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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 "Family" group.

Storytime

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Calhan 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 reduci...

Library Branch: Calhan Library
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.

 

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

Baby Time

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to he...

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:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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

Baby Time

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to he...

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

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together.

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

Summer Fun: West African Storytelling, Drumming and Percussion

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Penrose Columbine at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join Dr. Wanda and Ron Cousar to learn the origins of cultural norms from the 16th century to the present through stories for children and families. Engage with the songs, dances, ...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join Dr. Wanda and Ron Cousar to learn the origins of cultural norms from the 16th century to the present through stories for children and families.

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

Baby Time

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to he...

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:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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

Beginning and Intermediate Yoga

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners with local yoga instructor Svetlana. Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes. (Yoga blanket, yoga str...

Required
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level pract

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Introduction to AI Camp

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab at Library 21c
Event Type:
Class, S.T.E.A.M., Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to learn more about how artificial intelligence (AI) works? Curious about the future of this new field of technology? Learn more through this project-based learning course tha...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Class, S.T.E.A.M., Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Want to learn more about how artificial intelligence (AI) works? Curious about the future of this new field of technology? Learn more through this project-based learning course that introduces the fundamentals of AI through engaging lessons.

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

German Conversation Group

Monday, June 17, 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. 

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

Parachute Play!

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Join us for color, sound, and energy! Designed with 3 – 7-year-olds in mind, this 30-minute program isn’t just fun, it also helps build gross motor skills, imaginative and cooperat...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for color, sound, and energy! Designed with 3 – 7-year-olds in mind, this 30-minute program isn’t just fun, it also helps build gross motor skills, imaginative and cooperative play, social skills, and a sense of rhythm. 

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

3D Design with Fusion 360

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Class, Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In this two-part class, participants can expect to gain practical experience with Fusion 360, a 2D and 3D design tool to design and create simple products. Patrons will leave with ...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

In this two-part class, participants can expect to gain practical experience with Fusion 360, a 2D and 3D design tool to design and create simple products.

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

Portable Sewing Kits

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Make a pin cushion and a small sewing kit for on-the-go mending.

Required
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Make a pin cushion and a small sewing kit for on-the-go mending.

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

PAWS to Read

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Calhan Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to Bowie, our Canine Good Citizen certified dog.   The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items suc...

Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to Bowie, our Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Library 21c
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. You must fill out ...

Library Branch: Library 21c
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.

You must fill out a volunteer application to participate.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL CLASSES

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.