All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Mon., May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Old Colorado City Library will be closed on Sat., May 24 due to Territory Days.

East Library will begin an elevator modernization 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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Toddler Time

Saturday, May 31, 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

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

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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! 

 

Native Plants

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Class
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Learn about native plants with Allisa Linfield, a horticulture specialists from El Paso County CSU Extension office. Find out how to incorporate them into your landscaping. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about native plants with Allisa Linfield, a horticulture specialists from El Paso County CSU Extension office. Find out how to incorporate them into your landscaping. 

Storytime

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Calhan Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8

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

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Library Branch: Calhan Library
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! 

 

Baby time blocks

Baby Time

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

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

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. 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.

Sand Creek Craft Group

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Sand Creek Craft Group meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at 10am.

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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Sand Creek Craft Group meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at 10am.

Business Help - Office Hours

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East E3 at East Library
Event Type:
Business
Age Group:
Adult

Do you need help with a business plan, market research, or just want to discuss your business idea? Stop in for open hours to discuss anything on your mind related to business! 

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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E3
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Business
Event Details:

Do you need help with a business plan, market research, or just want to discuss your business idea? Stop in for open hours to discuss anything on your mind related to business! 

No-Cost Summer Lunches (and Books) For Kids and Teens

No-Cost Summer Lunches (and Books) For Kids and Teens

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family

Kids and teens can enjoy lunch (and books) at no cost this summer! 

 

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

Kids and teens can enjoy lunch (and books) at no cost this summer! 

 

Baby time blocks

Baby Time

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

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

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. 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.

Senior Chats

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Staying social can become harder as we get older, but it is not impossible. Join us at Senior Chats!

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

Staying social can become harder as we get older, but it is not impossible. Join us at Senior Chats!

German Conversation Group

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

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

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

Laser Badging and Design Level 1

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
East Make at East Library
Event Type:
Makerspace, Studios, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkspace, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8" wood. No previous experience required. Ages 9 and up.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace, Studios, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkspace, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8" wood. No previous experience required. Ages 9 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) 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 under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Creative space badges: Your completed badges will be added to your library card. If you don’t have a library card, you can sign up online or in person at any Library location. Join us and start making today!

Culinary Basics and Knife Skills

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Kitchen at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult

Culinary Basics and Knife Skills is an introductory culinary class designed to teach students foundational culinary skills. The program runs for 4 consecutive days and meets for 3 hours each day. 

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

Culinary Basics and Knife Skills is an introductory culinary class designed to teach students foundational culinary skills. The program runs for 4 consecutive days and meets for 3 hours each day. 

toddler time child with cartoon dragon

Toddler Time

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
East Children's Activity/Story Rooms at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family

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

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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:

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! 

 

Toddler Time written in script within a white circle with small colorful images around.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

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

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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.

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! 

 

Baby Time

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.
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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, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. 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.

Business Help - Office Hours

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: B5 at Library 21c
Event Type:
Business
Age Group:
Adult

Do you need help with a business plan, market research, or just want to discuss your business idea? Stop in for open hours to discuss anything on your mind related to business! 

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Business
Event Details:

Do you need help with a business plan, market research, or just want to discuss your business idea? Stop in for open hours to discuss anything on your mind related to business! 

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

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sand Creek Conference Room at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult

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

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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

NorthStar Computer Series: Internet Basics

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Learning Lab at East Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

The internet has become so vast and ubiquitous that some of us may not even know where to begin. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using the internet.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

The internet has become so vast and ubiquitous that some of us may not even know where to begin. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using the internet.

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Storytime

Tuesday, June 3, 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

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

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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, June 3, 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

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

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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, June 3, 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

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

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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:

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! 

 

Circle clock shape with text that reads "toddler time" on a bright patchwork background

Toddler Time

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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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.

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! 

 

Toddler Time written in script within a white circle with small colorful images around.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

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

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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.

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! 

 

Photo of children attending storytime with a caption that reads Storytime.

Storytime

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8

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

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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs 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!