All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Mon., May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Old Colorado City Library will be closed on Sat., May 24 due to Territory Days.

East Library will begin an elevator modernization on Wed., March 12.

The Library will remain open, but the 2nd floor will only have stair access. Visit ppld.org/east-library-improvements for more information.  

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Northstar Computer Series: Computer Basic 1

Thursday, June 5, 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

Computer Basic 1

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Registration Required
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Computer Basic 1

Three cartoon animals sit reading books with Storytime written in script above their heads.

Storytime

Thursday, June 5, 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

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

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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.

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! 

 

Toddler Time

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
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.     

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! 

 

Toddler Time

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

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

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

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. 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! 

 

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Penrose Study Room D1 at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

Stay and Play

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Open-ended play for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Meet new friends and play together with fun toys that enhance early learning skills.  

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

Open-ended play for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Meet new friends and play together with fun toys that enhance early learning skills.  

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! 

 

Parachute Play

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8

Let’s play, move, and sing with parachutes! This 30-minute session for kids ages 3 – 7 combines movement, rhythm, and games to build social skills and coordination—all while having fun!

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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Let’s play, move, and sing with parachutes! This 30-minute session for kids ages 3 – 7 combines movement, rhythm, and games to build social skills and coordination—all while having fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

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! 

 

Storytime children reading

Storytime

Thursday, June 5, 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

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

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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 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

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! 

 

No-Cost Summer Lunches (and Books) For Kids and Teens

No-Cost Summer Lunches (and Books) For Kids and Teens

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family

Kids and teens can enjoy lunch (and books) at no cost this summer! 

 

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Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids and teens can enjoy lunch (and books) at no cost this summer! 

 

Galaxy Spray Painting

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Teen
Age Group:
Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family

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 13 and up.

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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Teen
Registration Required
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 13 and up.

Green background with white text that reads Cheyenne Mountain Fiction Book Club

Cheyenne Mountain Book Group

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 PM.
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:
Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 PM.

Paws to Read

Thursday, June 5, 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.

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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.

Fantasy Map Making and Figure Painting

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Are you a fan of Dungeons & Dragons? Join us as we create our own fantasy maps and paint playable Dungeons & Dragons figurines! Each participant will leave with their own unique map and figurine. Ages 13 - 18.

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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Dungeons & Dragons? Join us as we create our own fantasy maps and paint playable Dungeons & Dragons figurines! Each participant will leave with their own unique map and figurine. Ages 13 - 18.

Sensory Storytime

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family

Join us for an interactive storytime designed to include children with learning and sensory differences. Ideal for children ages 3 – 12 and their parents or caregivers. All abilities are welcome.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive storytime designed to include children with learning and sensory differences. Ideal for children ages 3 – 12 and their parents or caregivers. All abilities are welcome.

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! 

 

A flyer stating Teen Games will be the first Thursday of every month from 4-5 PM at Old Colorado City Library.

Teen Games

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Games & Gaming, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Come hand out and show off your gaming skills! There will be board games and/or video games. Bring your friends and be ready to have fun! Ages 13-18.

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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen
Event Details:

Come hand out and show off your gaming skills! There will be board games and/or video games. Bring your friends and be ready to have fun! Ages 13-18.

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! 

 

Clay Exploration: Coasters

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

Blue background with castle and dragon with PPLD logo in top right corner, Tween D&D club written in white text.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, June 5, 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.

 

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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.

 

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, June 5, 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.

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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.

Culinary Basics and Knife Skills

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Kitchen at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult

Culinary Basics and Knife Skills is an introductory culinary class designed to teach students foundational culinary skills. The program runs for 4 consecutive days and meets for 3 hours each day. 

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

Culinary Basics and Knife Skills is an introductory culinary class designed to teach students foundational culinary skills. The program runs for 4 consecutive days and meets for 3 hours each day. 

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computer Classes, 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! 

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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! 

Manitou Springs Library Fiber Arts Group

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters.

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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Seniors
Event Details:

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters.

Speak English Group

Friday, June 6, 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.

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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.

Promotional graphic for the Laser Cutter with a laser cut and engraved heart.

Laser Badging and Design Level 1: Coasters

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace, Studios, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkspace, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8" wood. No previous experience required. Ages 9 and up.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace, Studios, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkspace, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8" wood. No previous experience required. Ages 9 and up.

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.  

Four children reading a book together on the grass with a graphic that says Storytime.

Storytime

Friday, June 6, 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.

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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.