All Pikes Peak Library District locations are closed Wed., Dec. 10, and Thu., Dec. 11, to implement the new Integrated Library System.

The catalog and PPLD app will be unavailable through Thu., Dec. 11.

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This event is in the "Teen" group

Homeschool Escape Room: Escape Nikola Tesla’s Secret Lab!

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Games & Gaming, Homeschool, S.T.E.A.M., Teen
Age Group:
Teen

​​The year is 1899, and you have found yourself locked in engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla’s experimental lab right here in the Pikes Peak region!

Registration Required
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Homeschool, S.T.E.A.M., Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​The year is 1899, and you have found yourself locked in engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla’s experimental lab right here in the Pikes Peak region!

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.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group

Homeschool: Escape Room: Prevail Through the Oregon Trail

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Homeschool, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

The journey west along the Oregon Trail is an arduous one. This morning, a member of your wagon team was bitten by a snake! The antidote is locked in a box. Can you get it before it’s too late?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

The journey west along the Oregon Trail is an arduous one. This morning, a member of your wagon team was bitten by a snake! The antidote is locked in a box. Can you get it before it’s too late?

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.

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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group

Homeschool: Optical Illusions

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12

Your mind is playing tricks on you! Learn about the science behind some common optical illusions, make your own optical illusions, and learn tricks to amaze your friends. Ages 5 – 12.

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Your mind is playing tricks on you! Learn about the science behind some common optical illusions, make your own optical illusions, and learn tricks to amaze your friends. Ages 5 – 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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Faux Glass Art Sculpture

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Class, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen

Inspired by glass artist Dale Chihuly, artists will create vibrant faux glass art that really pops! Students will design an individual sculpture then contribute to a collaborative installation for the Homeschool Art Show.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Class, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inspired by glass artist Dale Chihuly, artists will create vibrant faux glass art that really pops! Students will design an individual sculpture then contribute to a collaborative installation for the Homeschool Art Show.

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 

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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Homeschool Game Day

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family

Homeschool families are invited to an indoor game day! Activities will vary. Come prepared to play! All ages are welcome! 

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

Homeschool families are invited to an indoor game day! Activities will vary. Come prepared to play! All ages are welcome! 

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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Homeschool: Marvelous Morse Code

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

Learn how telegraphs were used to send messages across long distances when Colorado became a state 150 years ago. Then make your own flashlight to send messages using Morse code! Ages 5 – 12.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how telegraphs were used to send messages across long distances when Colorado became a state 150 years ago. Then make your own flashlight to send messages using Morse code! Ages 5 – 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! 

 

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Homeschool Science: Heredity: Create a Bug

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen

How does a living being inherit certain traits? Why do offspring resemble their parents? Join the educators from STARBASE Peterson for this fun, interactive program to investigate genetic heredity.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

How does a living being inherit certain traits? Why do offspring resemble their parents? Join the educators from STARBASE Peterson for this fun, interactive program to investigate genetic heredity.

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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Homeschool Art Show Call for Art

All Day 3/23 - 4/2
East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family

Call for art! It's time to get creative! Homeschoolers can submit one artwork (drawing, painting, sculpture, needlework, etc.) for this non-juried exhibit. For Grades K - 12.

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

Call for art! It's time to get creative! Homeschoolers can submit one artwork (drawing, painting, sculpture, needlework, etc.) for this non-juried exhibit. For Grades K - 12.

This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Japanese Sumi-e Painting

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Community Meeting Room at East Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen

Sketch with us to capture the iconic architecture of a traditional Japanese pagoda.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sketch with us to capture the iconic architecture of a traditional Japanese pagoda.

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 

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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Homeschool Art Show Exhibit

All Day 4/4 - 5/7
East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 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 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
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!

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Annual Homeschool Resource Fair

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Family

Are you a homeschool family or interested in getting started in homeschooling? Our annual Homeschool Resource Fair features a wide variety of local exhibitors offering educational and extracurricular opportunities for homeschooling families.

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

Are you a homeschool family or interested in getting started in homeschooling? Our annual Homeschool Resource Fair features a wide variety of local exhibitors offering educational and extracurricular opportunities for homeschooling families.

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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Japanese Sumi-e Painting

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen

Sketch with us to capture the iconic architecture of a traditional Japanese pagoda.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sketch with us to capture the iconic architecture of a traditional Japanese pagoda.

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 

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.

This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Homeschool: Marvelous Morse Code

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

Learn how telegraphs were used to send messages across long distances when Colorado became a state 150 years ago. Then make your own flashlight to send messages using Morse code! Ages 5 – 12.

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

Learn how telegraphs were used to send messages across long distances when Colorado became a state 150 years ago. Then make your own flashlight to send messages using Morse code! Ages 5 – 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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group

Homeschool: Hole in One

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12

Students will test their engineering and physics skills as they create an indoor mini golf course using a variety of materials. After the course is complete, they will play through! Ages 5 – 12.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students will test their engineering and physics skills as they create an indoor mini golf course using a variety of materials. After the course is complete, they will play through! Ages 5 – 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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group

Homeschool Science: History Detectives 

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12

Join a team of Mission Agents from the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum for a series of hands-on activity stations.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a team of Mission Agents from the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum for a series of hands-on activity stations.

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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Homeschool History Fair

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family

Are you an aspiring history buff? Do you dream of traveling through time? Have you always wanted to show off your knowledge of historical facts? We have the perfect event for you!

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you an aspiring history buff? Do you dream of traveling through time? Have you always wanted to show off your knowledge of historical facts? We have the perfect event for you!

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!