East Library will begin an elevator modernization project lasting approximately six weeks 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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Manitou Springs Library Fiber Arts Group

Friday, May 23, 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
Event Details:

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters. Fiber Arts groups are open to everyone ages 18+ and are...

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.

Library 21c Fiber Arts Group

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your stitching, knitting, crocheting project, or more and socialize with other crafters. Fiber Arts groups are open t...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your stitching, knitting, crocheting project, or more and socialize with other crafters.

Speak English Group

Friday, May 23, 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.

NorthStar Computer Series: Computer Basics

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Learning Lab at East Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

The digital world can feel overwhelming to all of us. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using computers. The class assumes no prior knowledge of compute...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

The digital world can feel overwhelming to all of us. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using computers. The class assumes no prior knowledge of computers.

CANCELLED: Speak English Group

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
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 practice En...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
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.

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moder...

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

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

Device Drop-In Help

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East F1 at East 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 bring po...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
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! 

Graphic displaying text "Sharing Your Family History" with two women sitting on a couch in a living room and smiling while looking at a tablet computer in the background

Sharing Your Family History (virtual genealogy class)

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

There are many ways to share your genealogy research with future generations. But with so many available tools and methods, getting started can be overwhelming. In this class, we’l...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

There are many ways to share your genealogy research with future generations. But with so many available tools and methods, getting started can be overwhelming.

Evening Yoga

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Age Group:
16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us for this weekly Vinyasa Flow/Power Vinyasa yoga class led by yoga instructor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels. Please bring a mat or towel and a...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:

Join us for this weekly Vinyasa Flow/Power Vinyasa yoga class led by yoga instructor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Tuesday Evenings

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Adult
Event Details:

ATTENTION:Before registering, please ensure you are able to attend one of the in-person orientation sessions on Tuesday, April 8, 6-7 p.m. OR Wednesday, April 9, 12-1 p.m. at Penro...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

ATTENTION:

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Senior Movie Matinee

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Adults, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Movie, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Senior Movie Matinee that meets Wednesday from 10am-noon. No registration required. No outside food will be allowed. All drinks must have lid...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Movie, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Senior Movie Matinee that meets Wednesday from 10am-noon. No registration required. 

No outside food will be allowed. All drinks must have lids. Popcorn and water will be provided. 

Yoga Flow

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement. The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next. Perfect for beginners but le...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement. The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.

Nonprofit Office Hours at 21C

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library 21c: B2 at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join our Nonprofit Librarian for an in-person 1:1 session. Bring your questions relating to grant seeking, grant writing, nonprofits, etc. Walk-in's are welcome but if you wish to ...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Nonprofit
Event Details:

Join our Nonprofit Librarian for an in-person 1:1 session. Bring your questions relating to grant seeking, grant writing, nonprofits, etc.

Felted Crafts

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Learn all the possibilities of felt, from wall hangings, coasters, place mats, and so much more! We provide the instructions and materials, and you bring the imagination to create ...

Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn all the possibilities of felt, from wall hangings, coasters, place mats, and so much more! We provide the instructions and materials, and you bring the imagination to create a personalized felt craft. 

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.

NorthStar Series

Northstar Computer Series: Microsoft Word -Lab 2

Thursday, May 29, 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:

Microsoft Word Lab 2Microsoft Word has become the most popular word processing program and is a basic component of the Microsoft Office suite of programs. This class is designed to...

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:

Microsoft Word Lab 2

Introduction to Canning: Water Bath Canning

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Kitchen at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Class, Cooking
Age Group:
16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

From preserving your garden harvest to putting up locally purchased produce, canning is a great way to preserve the season’s bounty. Unlike baking, home canning requires knowledge ...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

From preserving your garden harvest to putting up locally purchased produce, canning is a great way to preserve the season’s bounty. Unlike baking, home canning requires knowledge of the science behind food preservation.

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.

Mixed Media Fusion Journals

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Learn all the possibilities of felt, from wall hangings, coasters, place mats, and so much more! We provide the instructions and materials, and you bring the imagination to create ...

Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn all the possibilities of felt, from wall hangings, coasters, place mats, and so much more! We provide the instructions and materials, and you bring the imagination to create a personalized felt craft. 

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, May 30, 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 bring po...

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, May 30, 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
Event Details:

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters. Fiber Arts groups are open to everyone ages 18+ and are...

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, May 30, 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.

Native Plants

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Class
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Learn about native plants with Allisa Linfield, a horticulture specialists from El Paso County CSU Extension office. Find out how to incorporate them into your landscaping. 

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Learn about native plants with Allisa Linfield, a horticulture specialists from El Paso County CSU Extension office. Find out how to incorporate them into your landscaping. 

Sand Creek Craft Group

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Sand Creek Craft Group meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at 10am. Craft groups are open to everyone...

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Sand Creek Craft Group meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at 10am.

Senior Chats

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Staying social can become harder as we get older, but it is not impossible. Join us at Senior Chats! This informal gathering for seniors offers information sharing, networking, and...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Staying social can become harder as we get older, but it is not impossible. Join us at Senior Chats!

German Conversation Group

Monday, June 2, 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.