All Pikes Peak Library District locations are closed Wed., Dec. 10, and Thu., Dec. 11, to implement the new Integrated Library System.

The catalog and PPLD app will be unavailable through Thu., Dec. 11.

Event List

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Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
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Event Type

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This event is in the "Senior" group

Ruth Holley Fiber Arts Group

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Drop-in Watercolor

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Intergenerational, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family

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!

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Intergenerational, 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!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Craft Group

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Penrose Teen Space at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Art Inspiration

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Drop-In Watercolor

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Intergenerational, Seniors, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Come to High Prairie 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!

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Intergenerational, Seniors, Tweens
Event Details:

Come to High Prairie 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!

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Fountain Craft Group

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Fountain Craft Group meets once monthly on Fridays at 10:00 a.m.

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Fountain Craft Group meets once monthly on Fridays at 10:00 a.m.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Sewing Level 2

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Maker Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Take your skills to the next level! Sew a project using PPLD’s sewing machines. We will show you more complex stitches and techniques to help you bring your project ideas to life. All supplies will be provided.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Maker Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take your skills to the next level! Sew a project using PPLD’s sewing machines. We will show you more complex stitches and techniques to help you bring your project ideas to life. All supplies will be provided.

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.  

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Craft Group

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

​​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on the third Friday from 3:45 to 4:45.

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Event Details:

​​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on the third Friday from 3:45 to 4:45.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Craft Group

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 2:00-3:00pm.

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 2:00-3:00pm.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Your Clothes Customized

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Want to add some character to your clothes? Put some pizzazz in your accessories? Bring your own shirts, pants, shoes, hats, headbands, etc., and make them uniquely yours.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to add some character to your clothes? Put some pizzazz in your accessories? Bring your own shirts, pants, shoes, hats, headbands, etc., and make them uniquely yours.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Colorado Mosaics

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado, join us in learning the art of mosaics by transforming Colorado icons into stunning artworks! Ages 13 – 18. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado, join us in learning the art of mosaics by transforming Colorado icons into stunning artworks! Ages 13 – 18. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Colorado Mosaics

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado, join us in learning the art of mosaics by transforming Colorado icons into stunning artworks! Ages 13 – 18. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado, join us in learning the art of mosaics by transforming Colorado icons into stunning artworks! Ages 13 – 18. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Accordion Photo Albums

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Penrose Aspen Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Create a personalized item to display your favorite memories with an accordion-style photo album! Feel free to bring photos from home to populate your albums. All supplies provided. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a personalized item to display your favorite memories with an accordion-style photo album! Feel free to bring photos from home to populate your albums. All supplies provided. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Your Clothes Customized

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Teen Center (ETC) A & B at East Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Want to add some character to your clothes? Put some pizzazz in your accessories? Bring your own shirts, pants, shoes, hats, headbands, etc., and make them uniquely yours.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to add some character to your clothes? Put some pizzazz in your accessories? Bring your own shirts, pants, shoes, hats, headbands, etc., and make them uniquely yours.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Library 21c Fiber Arts Group

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Monument Fiber Arts Group

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Sewing for Seniors: Level 1

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
East Make at East Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Intergenerational, Maker Crafts, Makerspace, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

If you are sewing for the first time or for the first time in a long time, come learn the basics on the sewing machines in PPLD’s makerspaces. Gain new skills, get refreshers on existing skills, or test out new machines.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Intergenerational, Maker Crafts, Makerspace, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you are sewing for the first time or for the first time in a long time, come learn the basics on the sewing machines in PPLD’s makerspaces. Gain new skills, get refreshers on existing skills, or test out new machines.

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.  

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Colorado Nature Embroidery

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Palmer Lake Library
Event Type:
Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Embroider the flora and fauna of Colorado in this basics course celebrating the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado! Create designs inspired by the book The Field Guide to Embroidery by Jessica Kemper. All supplies provided.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embroider the flora and fauna of Colorado in this basics course celebrating the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado! Create designs inspired by the book The Field Guide to Embroidery by Jessica Kemper. All supplies provided.

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Craft Group

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Penrose Teen Space at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Japanese Sumi-e Painting

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Community Meeting Room at East Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen

Sketch with us to capture the iconic architecture of a traditional Japanese pagoda.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sketch with us to capture the iconic architecture of a traditional Japanese pagoda.

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 

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.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Custom Pin Buttons

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Maker Crafts, Makerspace, Science & Math
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Using Inkscape, a free vector graphics software, we will create custom pin-back buttons.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Maker Crafts, Makerspace, Science & Math
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using Inkscape, a free vector graphics software, we will create custom pin-back buttons.

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.  

Software notice: This program uses third party software. PPLD is not affiliated with the company that owns it and is not responsible for its content. 

 

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group

Tween: Snack Magnets

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

​Sculpt something deliciously adorable and create your own mini food-themed magnets using colorful clay. From tiny pizzas to mini donuts, you will shape and decorate your creations before turning them into magnets to take home and display.

Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Tweens
Event Details:

​Sculpt something deliciously adorable and create your own mini food-themed magnets using colorful clay. From tiny pizzas to mini donuts, you will shape and decorate your creations before turning them into magnets to take home and display.

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! 

 

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group

Tween: LED Fuse Beads

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Make your art shine using LED circuits! Design your own Perler bead creation and learn how to make it light up using real LEDs and simple circuits.

Ages 9 – 12 

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Event Details:

Make your art shine using LED circuits! Design your own Perler bead creation and learn how to make it light up using real LEDs and simple circuits.

Ages 9 – 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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "All" group

Spring Maker Day

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Maker Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All

Come to the makerspace to create fun spring crafts and explore what these creative spaces have to offer! Experiment with watercolors, fabric, paint, and other projects to give as a gift or keep for yourself.

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Maker Crafts, Makerspace
Event Details:

Come to the makerspace to create fun spring crafts and explore what these creative spaces have to offer! Experiment with watercolors, fabric, paint, and other projects to give as a gift or keep for yourself.