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.   

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Event Type

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.  We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from s...

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:

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

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

NorthStar Computer Series: Computer Basics 3

Thursday, February 20, 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:

  Computer Basic 3   In Computer Basics Part 3, learners will continue where Part 2 left off. Participants will learn to use the mouse to scroll up&nbs...

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:
 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.

Storytime

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie 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: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting 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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.  We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from s...

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:

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

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.

Paws to Read

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations s...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Idea Lab: Exploring Constellations

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

Explore constellations with activities such as making a star projector, creating a “magic” toothpick star, constructing toothpick constellations, and playing constellation games. A...

Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Explore constellations with activities such as making a star projector, creating a “magic” toothpick star, constructing toothpick constellations, and playing constellation games. Ages 5 - 12. 

Room Capacity Disclaimer:

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

Swiftie Friendship Bracelets

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Details:

Are you ready for it? Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Drop everything now and make your very own personalized bracelets to wear and trade with fellow Swifties. We’ll provide all the...

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:
Are you ready for it? Calling all Taylor Swi
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, February 20, 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, February 21, 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! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

Friday, February 21, 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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Palmer Lake Community Events at Palmer Lake Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Room: Palmer Lake Community Events
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

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

Monumental Readers Book Group

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

A book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome! The February book selection is The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor
Event Details:

A book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome!

The February book selection is The Women by Kristin Hannah.

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 Painting

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Come to Old Colorado City 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 t...

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:

Come to Old Colorado City Library to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session! No registration is necessary and all skill levels welcome.

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

Fountain Movie Matinee

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Movie, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us for our bi-monthly Movie Matinee that meets Fridays at 2:00 pm. Registration preferred. Walk-ins welcome. 

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Movie, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for our bi-monthly Movie Matinee that meets Fridays at 2:00 pm. Registration preferred. Walk-ins welcome. 

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

Movie Matinee

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Penrose Columbine A at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Community Public, Movie
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Movie Matinee that meets on the third Friday of every month. No registration required.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Community Public, Movie
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Movie Matinee that meets on the third Friday of every month. No registration required.

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

Cooking Class: Cream of Roasted Asparagus Soup

Saturday, February 22, 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 Cream of Roasted Asparagus Soup recipe. In this class, you will learn about seaso...

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 Cream of Roasted Asparagus Soup recipe.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Toddler Time

Saturday, February 22, 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.

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

Swiftie Friendship Bracelets

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Details:

Are you ready for it? Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Drop everything now and make your very own personalized bracelets to wear and trade with fellow Swifties. We’ll provide all the...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Are you ready for it? Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Drop everything now and make your very own personalized bracelets to wear and trade with fellow Swifties.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Baby Time

Monday, February 24, 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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Baby Time

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
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.

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

German Conversation Group

Monday, February 24, 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. 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
East Children's Activity/Story Rooms at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
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 experience...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
East Children's Activity/Story Rooms at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
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 experience...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
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.