PPLD Update:

Old Colorado City Library will be closed on Sat., May 25 for Territory Days.  The elibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

PPLD Update:

All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Mon., May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.  The elibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Event List

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Library 21c Art Inspiration

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided. Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free p...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided.

Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free program.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Idea Lab: Inspirational Art

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Inspire yourself with an original inspirational painting. For ages 5-12. If your group has more than 10 children, please e-mail SHickle@ppld.org two weeks in advance o...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Inspire yourself with an original inspirational painting. For ages 5-12.

If your group has more than 10 children, please e-mail SHickle@ppld.org two weeks in advance of your visit or program participation.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: A Fine Feathered Adventure - Puppet Show

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Magic Dave embarks on a birdwatching adventure to discover some incredible birds!  Unfortunately, Platy the Platypus has other plans, as he attempts to disrupt the adventure in t...

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween: I Survived in the Library

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Experience the I Survived book series in real life! You will recreate the sinking of the Titanic with aluminum foil boats, build your own Pompeii volcanoes, use science to inflate ...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

Experience the I Survived book series in real life!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Introduction to AI Camp

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
East Learning Lab at East Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to learn more about how artificial intelligence (AI) works? Curious about the future of this new field of technology? Learn more through this project-based learning course tha...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Want to learn more about how artificial intelligence (AI) works? Curious about the future of this new field of technology?
This event is in the "All" group.

Mondrian Art

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Intergenerational Library Programs
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Mondrian art has influenced architecture, fashion, music, and more around the world with its bold use of color and shapes. Create your own Mondrian-inspired art and learn more abou...

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Intergenerational Library Programs
Event Details:

Mondrian art has influenced architecture, fashion, music, and more around the world with its bold use of color and shapes. Create your own Mondrian-inspired art and learn more about Dutch artist Piet Mondrian and his abstract art technique.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Camp Half-Blood Trivia

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Are you a Percy Jackson superfan ? Test your knowledge in this trivia competition!

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Are you a Percy Jackson superfan ? Test your knowledge in this trivia competition!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Escape Rooms: Olympic Dreams

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Can you solve the clues with your team and break into the box in this escape room-like challenge? Participants band together and solve the clues to find their missing passports, wh...

Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Can you solve the clues with your team and break into the box in this escape room-like challenge? Participants band together and solve the clues to find their missing passports, which they'll need to see the Games in Paris.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Galaxy Spray Painting

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: Courtyard at Library 21c
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create an out-of-this-world art project using stencils and spray paint! Be sure to wear clothing that you are okay with getting messy. Ages 12 – 18.

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Courtyard
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create an out-of-this-world art project using stencils and spray paint! Be sure to wear clothing that you are okay with getting messy. Ages 12 – 18.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, 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, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations ite...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Erica! New members are always welcome and no experience is required. Ages 9-12.   Sensory Accommodat...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Erica!

New members are always welcome and no experience is required. Ages 9-12.

 

Sensory Accommodations Kit Description:

This event is in the "All" group.

Repair Café

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Café!  Together with our Repair Café volunteers, you will disassemble, troubleshoot, and possibly repair your broken items. Save money, he...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Café! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Teen Center (ETC) A & B at East Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
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: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Device Drop-In Help

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Bay Area at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, 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!  Registration is not required.  Plea...

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

 Need help with your laptop,

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Manitou Knitting Club

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Manitou Community Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All
Event Details:

For beginners or experts, and everything in-between. Join us to meet up with like minded knitters, socialize, open to all sorts of textile arts.

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

For beginners or experts, and everything in-between. Join us to meet up with like minded knitters, socialize, open to all sorts of textile arts.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Community Resources open hours

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c
Event Type:
Community Resources
Age Group:
Adults, 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: Library 21c
Age Group: Adults, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

NorthStar Computer Series - Internet Basics 3

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Class, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Internet Basics 3 Learners will practice diverse ways of protecting their privacy while using the internet and recognize the difference between secure vs not secure websites. ...

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

Internet Basics 3

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speak English Group

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs
Age Group:
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 practic...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Community Resources open hours

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Community Resources
Age Group:
Adults, 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: Manitou Springs Library
Age Group: Adults, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Create & Play

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library 21c: Courtyard at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that making art 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: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Courtyard
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that making art 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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmer Lake Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, 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 headphone...

Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Create and Play

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that making art 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: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that making art 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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources...

Required
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! For ages 5 - 12. Registration please.