All Pikes Peak Library District locations will open at 10 a.m. on Fri., June 28 due to an all-staff meeting.

Event List

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Summer Fun: Cool Science

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join educators from Cool Science to learn about and experience the science of super cold temperatures of dry ice and liquid nitrogen. Then, enjoy a super cold treat! For ages 0-12....

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join educators from Cool Science to learn about and experience the science of super cold temperatures of dry ice and liquid nitrogen. Then, enjoy a super cold treat!

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

Summer Fun: Cool Science

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join educators from Cool Science to learn about and experience the science of super cold temperatures of dry ice and liquid nitrogen. Then, enjoy a super cold treat! For ages 0-12....

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join educators from Cool Science to learn about and experience the science of super cold temperatures of dry ice and liquid nitrogen. Then, enjoy a super cold treat!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Coding Series: Music and Sound

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manitou Community Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Learn to code in Scratch! In this introductory course from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding. Students ...

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Learn to code in Scratch! In this introductory course from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding.

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, June 26, 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.

Summer Fun: Wishing Star Farm

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmer Lake Town Hall Green at Palmer Lake Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Outdoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Come to the Library to meet some friendly animals from Wishing Star Farm. These programs are held outdoors for ages 0 - 12.   If your group has more than 10 children, ...

Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Room: Palmer Lake Town Hall Green
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Outdoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Come to the Library to meet some friendly animals from Wishing Star Farm. These programs are held outdoors for ages 0 - 12.  

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

Idea Lab: Summer Games

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Celebrate the Summer Games in Paris with a variety of activities that might include creating the Eiffel Tower out of newspaper tubes, designing flags, building a ring toss game, pr...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Celebrate the Summer Games in Paris with a variety of activities that might include creating the Eiffel Tower out of newspaper tubes, designing flags, building a ring toss game, producing your own shot put and/or table soccer activity, and more.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween: I Survived in the Library

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Experience the I Survived book series in real life! You will recreate the sinking of the Titanic with aluminum foil boats, build your own Pompeii volcanoes, use science to inflate ...

Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Experience the I Survived book series in real life!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen and Tween: Camp Half-Blood Trivia

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Are you a Percy Jackson superfan? Test your knowledge in this trivia competition!

Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Are you a Percy Jackson superfan? Test your knowledge in this trivia competition!

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.

Laser Badging & Design Level 1: Notebooks

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom notebook designs to engrave and cut into the ...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom notebook designs to engrave and cut into the cardboard covers. No previous experience required.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen/Tween: Gaming

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We’ll have a Switch Mario Cart or Super Smash Bros tournament! Ages 9-18.

Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We’ll have a Switch Mario Cart or Super Smash Bros tournament! Ages 9-18.

This event is in the "All" group.

Free-For-All: 2Gents

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
East George Fellows Park at East Library
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 as we welcome actors from Theatreworks Colorado Springs for performance of Shakespeare...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East George Fellows Park
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 as we welcome actors from Theatreworks Colorado Springs for performance of Shakespeare.

This event is in the "All" group.

Free-For-All: 2Gents

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Coding Series: Music and Sound

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manitou Community Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Learn to code in Scratch! In this introductory course from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding. Students ...

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Learn to code in Scratch! In this introductory course from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding.

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, July 3, 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 "Tweens" group.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

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

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

Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master!

New members are always welcome, and no experience is required. For ages 9 - 12. Registration required. 

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.

Sewing Level 1: Roll-Up Case

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manitou Classroom at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a simple roll-up case using a sewing machine. No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided by ...

Required
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a simple roll-up case using a sewing machine.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Galaxy Spray Painting

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Create an out-of-this-world art project using stencils and spray paint! Be sure to wear clothing that you are okay with getting messy. Ages 12 – 18.

Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Create an out-of-this-world art project using stencils and spray paint! Be sure to wear clothing that you are okay with getting messy. Ages 12 – 18.

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

Summer Fun: Ann Lincoln's Awesome Adventures

Monday, July 8, 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:

Ann leads the adventure, but the audience creates the plot twists along the way leading up to find a live bunny appearance grand finale. After the show, the kids will get a chance ...

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

Ann leads the adventure, but the audience creates the plot twists along the way leading up to find a live bunny appearance grand finale.

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

Idea Lab: Summer Games

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Outdoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Celebrate the Summer Games in Paris with a variety of activities that might include creating the Eiffel Tower out of newspaper tubes, designing flags, building a ring toss game, pr...

Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Outdoor, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Celebrate the Summer Games in Paris with a variety of activities that might include creating the Eiffel Tower out of newspaper tubes, designing flags, building a ring toss game, producing your own shot put and/or table soccer activity, and more.

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

Idea Lab: Lego Build

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources...

Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! For ages 5 - 12.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Dungeon & Dragons Club

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Calhan Meeting Room at Calhan Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master,  Soarin Blueskies!

New members are always welcome, and no experience is required. For ages 9 - 12.

Registration is suggested but not required.

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

A Visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson and Kate DiCamillo (PreK-2nd Grade)

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Author, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Library Adventurers Programs, Tween Library Programs, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Register here! Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Author, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Library Adventurers Programs, Tween Library Programs, Virtual Program
Event Details:
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: Steve Weeks

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join Steve Weeks for an interactive family romp filled with music, humor, and games as he performs his hit songs as part of the Summer Adventure Program. Come prepared to laugh and...

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join Steve Weeks for an interactive family romp filled with music, humor, and games as he performs his hit songs as part of the Summer Adventure Program.