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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Ruth Holley Craft Group

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adults
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Ruth Holly Craft Group meets bi-weekly, the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 2:00-3:00pm. Craft groups ar...

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

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Ruth Holly Craft Group meets bi-weekly, the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 2:00-3:00pm.

Drop-in Watercolor

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Come to Fountain Library to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session! No registration is necessary and all skill levels welcome. We'll supply the brushe...

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come to Fountain Library to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session! No registration is necessary and all skill levels welcome. We'll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself!

Evening Yoga

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Age Group:
16-24, 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: 16-24, 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.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Tuesday Evenings

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Adult
Event Details:

ATTENTION:Before registering, please ensure you are able to attend one of the in-person orientation sessions on Tuesday, April 8, 6-7 p.m. OR Wednesday, April 9, 12-1 p.m. at Penro...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

ATTENTION:

Book Cover for "The Samurai's Garden" by Gail Tsukiyama

East Library Book Group

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East F1 at East Library
Event Type:
Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly book group that meets on the first Wednesday of the Month from 10 am - noon. This month we will be reading The Samurai's Garden by Gail Tsukiyama. Book groups...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly book group that meets on the first Wednesday of the Month from 10 am - noon.

Nonprofit Workshop - Grant Seeking with Colorado Grants Guide

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Not sure where to begin with your search for foundation funding? New to grant seeking or just looking for a refresher? Join us for a Grant Search Orientation workshop at ...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Not sure where to begin with your search for foundation funding? New to grant seeking or just looking for a refresher?

Author David Rosmarin and book cover of Thriving with Anxiety

Virtual Author Visits - How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Link to the information page on Library Speakers Consortium.Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Link to the information page on Library Speakers Consortium.

Yoga Flow

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor, 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 beginners but le...

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

Nonprofit Office Hours at 21C

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library 21c: B2 at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join our Nonprofit Librarian for an in-person 1:1 session. Bring your questions relating to grant seeking, grant writing, nonprofits, etc. Walk-in's are welcome but if you wish to ...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Nonprofit
Event Details:

Join our Nonprofit Librarian for an in-person 1:1 session. Bring your questions relating to grant seeking, grant writing, nonprofits, etc.

Device Drop-In Help

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Adults, Community Public, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Stop in during our device drop-in hour between 2-3 p.m., and our staff can assist you! No registration is required. Please bring ...

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Community Public, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Stop in during our device drop-in hour between 2-3 p.m., and our staff can assist you! No registration is required. Please bring your own power cords and devices.

PPAAA Retirement Series: Caring For Yourself

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Retirement can be as stressful as it can be fun! Join PPLD and PPAAA for this Retirement Series that will provide information, resources, and fellowship to explore the many ways re...

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

Retirement can be as stressful as it can be fun! Join PPLD and PPAAA for this Retirement Series that will provide information, resources, and fellowship to explore the many ways retirement can be challenging and enjoyable.

NorthStar Series

Northstar Computer Series: Microsoft Word 2

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Microsoft Word 2Microsoft Word has become the most popular word processing program and is a basic component of the Microsoft Office suite of programs. This class is designed to int...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Microsoft Word 2

Dining with Diabetes

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library 21c: Kitchen at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Class, Cooking, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Dining with Diabetes is a Colorado State University Research and Extension health and wellness program that consist of a series of four in-person classes that includes general diab...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Cooking, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Dining with Diabetes is a Colorado State University Research and Extension health and wellness program that consist of a series of four in-person classes that includes general diabetes information, eating plans

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.

Clay Exploration: Mini Planters

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class. In part one you will learn how to shape a project out of clay, and in part two you will l...

Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

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.

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. 

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. 

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:

 

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.

German Conversation Group

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

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.