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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Speak English Group

Friday, April 11, 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.

The title, "Homeschool Resource Fair," is accompanied by graphics of a lightbulb, ruler, etc.

Annual Homeschool Resource Fair

Friday, April 11, 2025 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
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 ...

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! 

 

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

Storytime

Friday, April 11, 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, April 11, 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 a story. Graphic texts reads "storytime" on a gray background with bunnies

Storytime

Friday, April 11, 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, April 11, 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. 

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

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Library 21c: B4 at Library 21c
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: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

Drop In Device Lab

Friday, April 11, 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. 

Homeschool: Map Mania

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
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. Age...

Required
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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)

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

Friday, April 11, 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! 

 

Party Games

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Children's Activity Room at East Library
Event Type:
Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Are you a cup stacking wizard? Can you tackle a minefield while blindfolded? Join us for a night of fun as we take on Minute to Win It style challenges. Ages 9 - 12.

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

Are you a cup stacking wizard? Can you tackle a minefield while blindfolded? Join us for a night of fun as we take on Minute to Win It style challenges. Ages 9 - 12.

Library 21c Makerspaces opening at 2pm

All Day
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will open at 2pm today.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will open at 2pm today.

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Intergenerational, Seniors, Teen
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Give a puzzle, get a new-to-you puzzle in exchange at the Jigsaw Puzzle Swap.  We will only accept gently used puzzles. Open to ages 16 and up.

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:
Give a puzzle, get a new-to-you puzzle in exchange at the Jigsaw Puzzle Swap.  We will only accept gently used puzzles. Open to ages 16 and up.

Silhouette Level 1: HTV Easy Press

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

Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to create easy heat transfer vinyl (HTV) designs. We will make designs to put on a tote bag, and the techniques can be used to make lots of ot...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace and Studios, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to create easy heat transfer vinyl (HTV) designs.

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 – 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Toddler Time

Saturday, April 12, 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, April 12, 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, April 12, 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, April 12, 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, April 12, 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!

Free Tax Preparation Services

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:30pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Community Public, Community Resources, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Free Tax Preparation Services It's tax time!  PPLD has partnered with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide to offer free tax preparation services at Fountain Library, thanks to ...

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public, Community Resources, Seniors
Event Details:

Free Tax Preparation Services 

It's tax time!  

Brightly colored graphic that looks like a torn notebook page with text that reads "Scrap Exchange with Who Gives A Scrap."

Who Gives a SCRAP

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

In collaboration with Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center, we are hosting an arts, craft, and hobby material exchange! Bring in your new, clean/gently used and unwanted craft m...

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In collaboration with Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center, we are hosting an arts, craft, and hobby material exchange!

Vinyl Record Art

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adults, Teen
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Create a masterpiece on a vinyl record. We will provide inspiration for celebrations and other fun and unique ideas. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a masterpiece on a vinyl record. We will provide inspiration for celebrations and other fun and unique ideas. Registration required.

Monument Library 50th Celebration

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Intergenerational
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Join us for a fantastic afternoon filled with fun activities and fascinating historical displays as we celebrate half a century of knowledge and community at Monument Library! ...

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Intergenerational
Event Details:

Join us for a fantastic afternoon filled with fun activities and fascinating historical displays as we celebrate half a century of knowledge and community at Monument Library! 

Embroider a 3D Printed Charm

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace and Studios, Teen
Age Group:
16-24
Event Details:

Using a mini 3D printed embroidery frame, create a colorful pendant you can use as a necklace, keychain, or other charm. The 3D printed frame and all other supplies will be provide...

Required
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: 16-24
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace and Studios, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Using a mini 3D printed embroidery frame, create a colorful pendant you can use as a necklace, keychain, or other charm. The 3D printed frame and all other supplies will be provided, so no experience is necessary. Ages 16-24