East Library will begin an elevator modernization project lasting approximately six weeks on Wed., March 12.

The Library will remain open, but the 2nd floor will only have stair access. Visit ppld.org/east-library-improvements for more information.  

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Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! You will earn volunteer hours by attending meetings and working on projects for t...

Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! You will earn volunteer hours by attending meetings and working on projects for the Library, and engage in leadership development opportunities.

Repair Café

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace and Studios, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Details:

Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Café!Together with our Repair Café volunteers, you will disassemble, troubleshoot, and possibly repair your broken items. Save money, help the env...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Café!

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 12 - 18. Spa...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 12 - 18. Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration required.

French Music Lingua

French Music Lingua

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Foreign Language, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Details:

Join Madame Barbara from Springs French Music Lingua for a unique program that teaches French and sign language to children ages 8 and under using a fun mix of music, movement, art...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Foreign Language, Kids, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join Madame Barbara from Springs French Music Lingua for a unique program that teaches French and sign language to children ages 8 and under using a fun mix of music, movement, art, drama and storytelling. Registration required.

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, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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! Registration is not required.  Please bring po...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
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! 

Manitou Springs Library Fiber Arts Group

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters. Fiber Arts groups are open to everyone ages 18+ and are...

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Seniors
Event Details:

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters.

Library 21c Fiber Arts Group

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your stitching, knitting, crocheting project, or more and socialize with other crafters. Fiber Arts groups are open t...

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

Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your stitching, knitting, crocheting project, or more and socialize with other crafters.

Speak English Group

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults
Age Group:
Adult
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 practic...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults
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.

Four children reading a book together on the grass with a graphic that says Storytime.

Storytime

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Details:

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 5-8
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

Storytime

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

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: Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

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

children gather to hear story. Graphic text reads "storytime" on a gray background with bunnies.

Storytime

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Details:

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 5-8
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
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! 

 

Penrose Perk

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Enjoy a beverage and learn about Library resources. 

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a beverage and learn about Library resources. 

Two children looking into a microscope. The title reads, "Homeschool Science."

Homeschool Science: Forensics

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Use your crime-busting science skills to determine "who done it" and solve the case. Join the educators from STARBASE Peterson for this fun, interactive program. Ages 8 – 12. Regis...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Use your crime-busting science skills to determine "who done it" and solve the case. Join the educators from STARBASE Peterson for this fun, interactive program. Ages 8 – 12. Registration required.  

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! 

 

Drop In Device Lab

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ruth Holley Study Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adults
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Stop by our Drop-In Device Lab from 1:30-3:00pm on the 2nd Friday of every month and our staff will assist you.  No regis...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Stop by our Drop-In Device Lab from 1:30-3:00pm on the 2nd Friday of every month and our staff will assist you. 

Image of a sewing machine. PPLD logo.

Sewing Level 1: Roll-Up Case

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Gain new sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a basic project using a sewing machine. No previous experience required. All supplies will be provided. Ages and 9 and ...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Gain new sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a basic project using a sewing machine. No previous experience required. All supplies will be provided. Ages and 9 and up. 

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children ages 9 – 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resourc...

Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Event Details:

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! 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! 

 

Improv 101

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
East Community Meeting Room at East Library
Event Type:
Adults, Class, Seniors, Teen
Age Group:
Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Are you looking for a way to improve your social skills, enhance your creativity, and make some new friends while having a ton of fun in a safe and supportive environment? Whether ...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Are you looking for a way to improve your social skills, enhance your creativity, and make some new friends while having a ton of fun in a safe and supportive environment?

AI for Adults

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computer Classes, Science & Technology, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

 Are you worried about the future of Artificial Intelligence? Come learn how AI becomes, well, intelligent! In this introductory session, you will learn the basics of AI, find...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, Science & Technology, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

 

Image of a sewing machine. PPLD logo.

Sewing Level 1: Roll-Up Case

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Gain new sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a basic project using a sewing machine. No previous experience required. All supplies will be provided. Ages and 9 and ...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Gain new sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a basic project using a sewing machine. No previous experience required. All supplies will be provided. Ages and 9 and up. 

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children ages 9 – 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Toddler Time

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

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

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

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! 

 

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resourc...

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

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! 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! 

 

Paws to Read

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, 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 fidg...

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

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

Manitou Springs BYO Book Club

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Manitou Springs Study Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly Bring Your Own book group that meets the 2nd Saturday of each month. Patrons are encouraged to bring their latest read and share their thoughts with the ...

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Book Group
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly Bring Your Own book group that meets the 2nd Saturday of each month. Patrons are encouraged to bring their latest read and share their thoughts with the group.

Seed Saturdays!

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Adults
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Stop by the seed library, inside Manitou Springs Library for free wildflower seeds and resources about native species & pollinators.

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the seed library, inside Manitou Springs Library for free wildflower seeds and resources about native species & pollinators.