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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ESL Orientation Day (English classes) / Dia de inscripción para clases de inglés (ESL)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Penrose Columbine at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You can get one seat per person, select just ONE option only. If we get many reservations with the same name, only the first one will be valid. The rest will cancel automatically.P...

Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

You can get one seat per person, select just ONE option only. If we get many reservations with the same name, only the first one will be valid. The rest will cancel automatically.

Cooking Class: Tangzhong-Style French Bread

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Kitchen at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, 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 Tangzhong-Style French Bread recipe. In this class, you will learn about seasonal...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, 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 Tangzhong-Style French Bread recipe.

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Storytime

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
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

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain 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: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain 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, 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! 

 

toddler time child with cartoon dragon

Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
East Children's Activity/Story Rooms at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
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 experience...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
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.

Muted tone image of toddler drawing a dragon in the air, "Toddler Time" written in the foreground, PPLD Logo in the top left corner.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, 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 experience...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, 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.

Promotional image for Toddler Time.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
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: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
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.

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! 

 

Two small children playing together next to some happy clouds and the words "Toddler Time"

Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie 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: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
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)

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.

Stay & Play

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

Open-ended play for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Meet new friends and play together with fun toys that enhance early learning skills.   Room Capacity Dis...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Open-ended play for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Meet new friends and play together with fun toys that enhance early learning skills.  

Room Capacity Disclaimer:

Silver Key Service Extension

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Community Public
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.   Eligibility: Anyone...

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moder...

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor
Event Details:

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

Speak English Group

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
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: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
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.

Create & Play

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Children's Activity Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that art making builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will exp...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that art making builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

Homeschool: Map Mania

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Explore the many uses and parts of maps, both historic and current. Create your own map, work together to make a shared map of the Library, and then go on a treasure hunt. Ages 6 -...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Explore the many uses and parts of maps, both historic and current. Create your own map, work together to make a shared map of the Library, and then go on a treasure hunt. Ages 6 - 12. 

 

 

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! 

 

Device Drop-In Help

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East F1 at East 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: East Library
Room: East F1
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! 

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Paws to Read

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Monument Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

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

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

Paws to Read

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations s...

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

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

Tween Library Squad

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Have a voice in your community, meet new friends, and make a difference - all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Have a voice in your community, meet new friends, and make a difference - all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the Library.

ESL Orientation Day (English classes) / Dia de inscripción para clases de inglés (ESL)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Penrose Columbine at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You can get one seat per person, select just ONE option only. If we get many reservations with the same name, only the first one will be valid. The rest will cancel automatically.P...

Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

You can get one seat per person, select just ONE option only. If we get many reservations with the same name, only the first one will be valid. The rest will cancel automatically.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limit...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limited to 20 each week. Registration is required.

Evening Yoga

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us for this weekly Vinyasa Flow/Power Vinyasa yoga class led by yoga instructor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels. Please bring a mat or towel and a...

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

Join us for this weekly Vinyasa Flow/Power Vinyasa yoga class led by yoga instructor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels.

Go As a River by Shelley Read

Monumental Bookworms Book Group

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

An evening book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome! The January book selection is Go As a River by Shelley Read.

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor
Event Details:

An evening book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome!

The January book selection is Go As a River by Shelley Read.

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Toddler Time

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

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! 

 

HSE Orientation Day (GED)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Penrose Columbine at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You can get one seat per person, select just ONE option only. If we get many reservations with the same name, only the first one will be valid. The rest will cancel automatically.T...

Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

You can get one seat per person, select just ONE option only. If we get many reservations with the same name, only the first one will be valid. The rest will cancel automatically.