Manitou Springs Library will be temporarily closed starting Fri., Nov. 1 to prepare for its move to its newly renovated Carnegie Library building which will open in early 2025.   

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No Toddler Time - Happy Holidays

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
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 experien...

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Community Resources open hours

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Community Resources
Age Group:
Adult, All
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Age Group: Adult, All
Event Type: Community Resources
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

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Paws to Read

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, 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 fid...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Teen Center (ETC) A & B at East Library
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. Ages 12-18....

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join your fellow te

Device Drop-In Help

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Bay Area at 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.  Plea...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Event Details:

 Need help with your laptop,

Fiber Arts

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: B6 at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects. 

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace
Event Details:

Join this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects. 

Speak English Group

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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
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.

Storytime

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items such as fidget toys or noise reducing headpho...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult.

Photo of children sitting on floor participating in Storytime. Text reads Storytime.

Storytime

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult.  The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items such as fidget toys or noise reducing h...

Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult. 

Paws to Read

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs
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 ...

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

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

Community Resources open hours

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Community Resources
Age Group:
Adult, All
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Adult, All
Event Type: Community Resources
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Community Resources open hours

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Penrose Library
Event Type:
Community Resources
Age Group:
Adult, All
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, All
Event Type: Community Resources
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Photo of a woman in yoga pose, PPLD logo above left, word "yoga" superimposed to the left with the icon of a lotus

Beginning and Intermediate Yoga

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Adults
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us for this yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners with local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman. Please bring a water bottle and mat or towel (yoga stra...

Required
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for this yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners with local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman.

German Conversation Group

German Conversation Group

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Foreign Language
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, Foreign Language
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

No Storytime today - See you next week!

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 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.

New Year's Eve: Closed at 4 PM

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 11:45pm
Virtual Library, Calhan Library, Cheyenne Mountain Library, East Library, Fountain Library, High Prairie Library, The Hall (staff only facility), Library 21c, Manitou Springs Library, Mobile Library Services, Monument Library, Old Colorado City Library, Palmer Lake Library, Penrose Library, Rockrimmon Library, Ruth Holley Library, Sand Creek Library, Ute Pass Library, Off Site

All libraries are closed at 4 pm.

Closing
Branches:
Virtual Library, Calhan Library, Cheyenne Mountain Library, East Library, Fountain Library, High Prairie Library, The Hall (staff only facility), Library 21c, Manitou Springs Library, Mobile Library Services, Monument Library, Old Colorado City Library, Palmer Lake Library, Penrose Library, Rockrimmon Library, Ruth Holley Library, Sand Creek Library, Ute Pass Library, Off Site
Description:

All libraries are closed at 4 pm.

Jan. 1: All library locations will be closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Virtual Library, Calhan Library, Cheyenne Mountain Library, East Library, Fountain Library, High Prairie Library, The Hall (staff only facility), Library 21c, Manitou Springs Library, Mobile Library Services, Monument Library, Old Colorado City Library, Palmer Lake Library, Penrose Library, Rockrimmon Library, Ruth Holley Library, Sand Creek Library, Ute Pass Library
Closing
Branches:
Virtual Library, Calhan Library, Cheyenne Mountain Library, East Library, Fountain Library, High Prairie Library, The Hall (staff only facility), Library 21c, Manitou Springs Library, Mobile Library Services, Monument Library, Old Colorado City Library, Palmer Lake Library, Penrose Library, Rockrimmon Library, Ruth Holley Library, Sand Creek Library, Ute Pass Library

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, January 2, 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!

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, January 3, 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 brin...

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! 

Cooking Class: Traditional Italian Wedding Soup

Friday, January 3, 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 Traditional Italian Wedding Soup recipe. In this class, you will learn about seas...

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 Traditional Italian Wedding Soup recipe.

Cooking Class: Tangzhong-Style French Bread

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Movie Time with an image of popcorn in a bag

Winter Movie Marathon

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Intergenerational, Movie, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

Join us for an all-ages winter movie marathon. Registration preferred.

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

Join us for an all-ages winter movie marathon.

Registration preferred.

Baby time blocks

Baby Time

Monday, January 6, 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
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to he...

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:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.