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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Art Inspiration

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Studios
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Studios
Registration Required
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.

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

Art for Older Adults

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Adults, Class, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Intergenerational, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Art for Older Adults

Registration Required
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Intergenerational, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art for Older Adults

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, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12

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

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 "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, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors, Teen, 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, Seniors, Teen, 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 "Tween 9-12" group

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Games & Gaming, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Play Dungeons and Dragons with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Jasmine! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required.

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play Dungeons and Dragons with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Jasmine! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required.

 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen

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 13 - 18. Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
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 13 - 18. Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration required.

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

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! 

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computers & Tech, 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 "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 "Family" group

Homeschool: Make-a-Masterpiece: Ted Harrison's Abstract Landscapes

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family

Discover Canadian painter Ted Harrison and explore how to apply fluid, organic lines and bright colors to achieve a distinctive northern landscape.

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

Discover Canadian painter Ted Harrison and explore how to apply fluid, organic lines and bright colors to achieve a distinctive northern landscape.

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

Speak English Group

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults
Age Group:
Adult

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.

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

Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8

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

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: 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

Baby Time

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

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

Third Friday Friends of PPLD Book Group

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Authors & Book Groups, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

The December book selection is The Women with Silver Wings by Katherine Sharp Landdeck.

 

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

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

The December book selection is The Women with Silver Wings by Katherine Sharp Landdeck.

 

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 "Family" group

Homeschool Book Blast

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family

Tell the world about your favorite book! Prepare a creative book report at home and present it informally to other families.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tell the world about your favorite book! Prepare a creative book report at home and present it informally to other families.

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 "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, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Studios, Seniors, Teen
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

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 the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself!

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, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, 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. 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

Movie Matinee

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Penrose Columbine A at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Community Public, Games & Movies
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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, Games & Movies
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 "Teen" group

Teen Games

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! Bring your friends and be ready to have fun! Ages 13-18.

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! Bring your friends and be ready to have fun! Ages 13-18.

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

Idea Lab: Andy Warhol’s Recycled Tray Prints

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Monument Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12

Join us for an exciting workshop where you’ll create your own Pop Art masterpiece inspired by Andy Warhol’s iconic screen prints. Learn simple printmaking techniques and unleash your creativity! Ages 5 - 12.

Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting workshop where you’ll create your own Pop Art masterpiece inspired by Andy Warhol’s iconic screen prints. Learn simple printmaking techniques and unleash your creativity! Ages 5 - 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 "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Paws to Read

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Fountain Children's area at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family

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

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Children's area
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 volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

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 "Family" group

Paws to Read

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family

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

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

Teen Games

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! Have fun playing Nintendo Switch and Xbox games! Or Have fun playing board games! Bring your friends and be ready to have fun! Ages 13-18.

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! Have fun playing Nintendo Switch and Xbox games! Or Have fun playing board games! Bring your friends and be ready to have fun! Ages 13-18.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen

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 13 - 18. Space is limited to 8 participants. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
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 13 - 18. Space is limited to 8 participants. Registration required.

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

Library 21c Makerspace and Studio Closed All Day

All Day 12/22 - 12/23
Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace, Studios
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

The Makerspaces and Studio at Library 21c will be closed all day.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace, Studios
Event Details:

The Makerspaces and Studio at Library 21c will be closed all day.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Business Help - Office Hours

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East E3 at East Library
Event Type:
Business, Nonprofits, & Law
Age Group:
Adult

Do you need help with a business plan, market research, or just want to discuss your business idea? Stop in for open hours to discuss anything on your mind related to business! 

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E3
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Business, Nonprofits, & Law
Event Details:

Do you need help with a business plan, market research, or just want to discuss your business idea? Stop in for open hours to discuss anything on your mind related to business! 

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

German Conversation Group

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Foreign Language
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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.