All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 27 and will be closed on Thu., Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.  The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Rockrimmon Library will close on Sun., Dec. 1.

Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

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Toddler Time

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
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: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family 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.

Picture of children sitting on floor looking at an obstructed person holding a book. Text below reads Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Sand Creek Library

Storytime

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items such as fidget toys or noise reduci...

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

Yoga Flow

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement.  The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.  Perfect for begi...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement.  The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.  Perfect for beginners, but leaves lots of room to incorporate more challenging pose

Advanced Sewing Skills: Wristlet Keychains

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
East Make at East Library
Event Type:
Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Have you taken Sewing Level 1 and feel ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? Want to learn more about what sewing machines can do? Join us for Advanced Sewing Skills!...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Have you taken Sewing Level 1 and feel ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? Want to learn more about what sewing machines can do? Join us for Advanced Sewing Skills!

Promotional image for Paws to Read. A child reads a book to a dog.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library 21c: Children's Floor at Library 21c
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, 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 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!

 

Paws to Read

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Children's Corner at East Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, 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 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, 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!

Teens Game

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Penrose Teen Space at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We’ll have a board game tournament! Ages 12-18.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We’ll have a board game tournament! Ages 12-18.

Math Tutoring

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
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 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
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.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult
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: Adult
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

Speak English Group

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Community Public, Foreign Language
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This group is an informal English language conversation group for adults who speak some English. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Community Public, Foreign Language
Event Details:

This group is an informal English language conversation group for adults who speak some English. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.

Cinnamon Rolls

Seasonal Baking: Cinnamon Rolls

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: Kitchen at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Cinnamon Rolls recipe. In this class, you will learn about seasonal baking, how t...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Cinnamon Rolls recipe.

Storytime children reading

Storytime

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, 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 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

Children listening to story being read. Along the bottom it reads "Storytime"

Storytime

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
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 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

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

Sand Creek Book Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

The All Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg 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 Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The All Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg

Read the book and join the discussion.

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

Music and Movement

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For ages 2 - 3 accompanied by a favorite adult. The C...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story.

For ages 2 - 3 accompanied by a favorite adult.

Storytime children reading

Storytime

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, 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 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

Children listening to story being read. On the side it reads "Storytime"

Storytime

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
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 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

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

happy toddler

Toddler Time

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
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 0-5
Event Type: 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.

Stay and Play

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
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 0-5
Event Type: 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 registration required.

PPLD Narcan Training

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This training is intended to provide guidance and reference on the use of Narcan in an emergency situation. 

Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This training is intended to provide guidance and reference on the use of Narcan in an emergency situation. 

Photograph of a woman painting with overlay text reading 'Art Inspiration'

Library 21c Art Inspiration

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided. Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free p...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided.

Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free program.

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ruth Holley Adult Education Office at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs. Searching for a career also includes identifying your skills and interests, considering what you value...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Office
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

The title, "Homeschool Science: Talon Talk," is set against an image that shows a raptor soaring across mountains and sky.

Homeschool Science: Talon Talk

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Join Nature’s Educators to learn about the characteristics that define raptors and why they are important to our ecosystems. Students will discover the various types of birds of pr...

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

Join Nature’s Educators to learn about the characteristics that define raptors and why they are important to our ecosystems. Students will discover the various types of birds of prey found all over the world, and what it takes to care for one.

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! 

 

Graphic for Paws to Read program

Paws to Read

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, 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 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.