Strategic Plan Input Survey

We need YOU to help shape the future of PPLD! Take our survey.

Night at the Library

Library 21c is closing at 3 p.m. Sat., Apr. 18, for Night at the Library, a Pikes Peak Library District Foundation fundraiser. 

Event List

Filters
Age Group
A banner reads, Homeschool Art Show, with a bucket colorful paints.

Homeschool Art Show Exhibit

All Day 4/4 - 5/7
East Library
Event Type:
Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, Family

Drop by to check out the Homeschool Art Show, exhibited in the East Library Children's area, beginning Apr. 4 and ending May 7. Artwork has been provided by homeschoolers, Grades K - 12, from across the Pikes Peak Library District!

Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, Family
Event Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

Drop by to check out the Homeschool Art Show, exhibited in the East Library Children's area, beginning Apr. 4 and ending May 7. Artwork has been provided by homeschoolers, Grades K - 12, from across the Pikes Peak Library District!

Spanish Music Lingua

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Family

Join Maestra Humiko from El Arbolito Clase for a unique program that teaches Spanish and sign language to children ages 8 and under using a fun mix of music, movement, art, drama, and storytelling. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Family
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Maestra Humiko from El Arbolito Clase for a unique program that teaches Spanish and sign language to children ages 8 and under using a fun mix of music, movement, art, drama, and storytelling. 

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

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! 

 

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Aspen Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
, Computers & Tech,
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! 

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Computers & Tech,
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! 

multicolored woven basket

Fountain Craft Group

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Social Connections
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Meet Patti Smithsonian for a special session with the Fountain Craft Group! 

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Social Connections
Event Details:

Meet Patti Smithsonian for a special session with the Fountain Craft Group! 

NorthStar Computer Series: Microsoft Word

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Learning Lab at East Library
Event Type:
, , , Computers & Tech,
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Microsoft Word has become the most popular word processing program and is a basic component of the Microsoft Office suite of programs. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of Microsoft Word.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , , , Computers & Tech,
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​Microsoft Word has become the most popular word processing program and is a basic component of the Microsoft Office suite of programs. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of Microsoft Word.

Speak English Group

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
,
Age Group:
Adult

Speak English groups are fun English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills.

Each group meets once a week for two hours to practice English.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: ,
Event Details:

Speak English groups are fun English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills.

Each group meets once a week for two hours to practice English.

A group of preschoolers sitting on the floor listening to a story under a graphic that says Storytime.

Storytime

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12

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

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
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! 

 

Storytime

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
,
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family

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

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

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

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

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12

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

Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

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! 

 

Device Drop In help

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Community Resources & Job Help
Age Group:
All

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between [program time], and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Resources & Job Help
Event Details:

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between [program time], and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Ruth Holley Book Group

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Authors & Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a monthly book group that meets on the 3rd Friday at 2:00pm.

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Authors & Book Groups
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly book group that meets on the 3rd Friday at 2:00pm.

Movie Matinee

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Penrose Columbine A at Penrose Library
Event Type:
, Games & Movies
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Join us for our monthly Movie Matinee that meets on the third Friday of every month. No registration required.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Games & Movies
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Movie Matinee that meets on the third Friday of every month. No registration required.

Teen Craft Group

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Teen 13-18

​​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on the third Friday from 3:45 to 4:45.

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Event Details:

​​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on the third Friday from 3:45 to 4:45.

Guitar & Uke informational flyer, Fridays 4-5:30

Beginner Guitar & Ukulele Club

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sand Creek Studio916 at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Interested in learning basic chords and playing techniques? Come play and learn at Studio916, Sand Creek Library's free recording studio. 


No experience necessary, ages 9 and up. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Studio916
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning basic chords and playing techniques? Come play and learn at Studio916, Sand Creek Library's free recording studio. 


No experience necessary, ages 9 and up. Registration required.

Reading Roll Call Storytime

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Family

Join us for a special Storytime with local Colorado Springs Police Officers. For children ages 3 - 7 and their parents or caregivers.  

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Family
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for a special Storytime with local Colorado Springs Police Officers. 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! 

 

Baby Time

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy,
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. 

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

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! 

 

Baby time blocks

Baby Time

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
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.

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
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.

Business Help - Office Hours

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East E3 at East Library
Event Type:
Business, Nonprofits, & Law
Age Group:
Adult

Do you need help with a business plan, market research, or just want to discuss your business idea? Stop in for open hours to discuss anything on your mind related to business! 

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E3
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Business, Nonprofits, & Law
Event Details:

Do you need help with a business plan, market research, or just want to discuss your business idea? Stop in for open hours to discuss anything on your mind related to business! 

Baby Time

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy,
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.

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

Storytime

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Calhan Meeting Room at Calhan Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12

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

Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

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! 

 

Library Explorers

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Social Connections
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

 Library Explorers gives adults with differing physical and developmental abilities the opportunity to enjoy accessible Library programs that fit their abilities and individual needs. This month, join us to enjoy crafting with perler beads.

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Social Connections
Event Details:

 Library Explorers gives adults with differing physical and developmental abilities the opportunity to enjoy accessible Library programs that fit their abilities and individual needs. This month, join us to enjoy crafting with perler beads.

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.

Penrose Craft Group

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Penrose Aspen Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Adult

​​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Penrose Craft Group meets monthly on the third Monday of the month from 11 am to noon.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Event Details:

​​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Penrose Craft Group meets monthly on the third Monday of the month from 11 am to noon.

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.

Baby time blocks

Baby Time

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy
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.

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
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.