Sand Creek Library is closed on Mon., Dec. 9 due to plumbing repairs that require the water be turned off.

Ruth Holley Library will open on Mon., Dec. 9 at 9 a.m. after completing roof repairs.

Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

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Ancestry Basics (virtual genealogy class)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Ancestry Library Edition is a great place to get started with your genealogical research! Learn more about this incredible database, including how to search for records, limit your...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 74
Event Details:

Ancestry Library Edition is a great place to get started with your genealogical research!

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

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research st...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 97
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

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

PPLD Genealogy Resources (virtual class)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Library District offers many resources to aid you with your genealogical research. This class will provide an overview of our databases, reference materials, and additio...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Library District offers many resources to aid you with your genealogical research.

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: The Big Dig – Learning About Archaeology

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, History, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

Do you like puzzles and figuring out stories from clues? Do you like digging in dirt and finding things that were lost? Explore these aspects of archaeology in this interactive pro...

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, History, Kids, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Do you like puzzles and figuring out stories from clues? Do you like digging in dirt and finding things that were lost? Explore these aspects of archaeology in this interactive program! Ages 5 – 12.

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

Ancestry Basics (virtual genealogy class)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Ancestry Library Edition is a great place to get started with your genealogical research! Learn more about this incredible database, including how to search for records, limit your...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Ancestry Library Edition is a great place to get started with your genealogical research!

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

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research st...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

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

Researching African American Ancestors (virtual genealogy class)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Researching your African American ancestors can be a challenging, yet rewarding, process. In addition to research strategies, this class will cover how to use both traditional and ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

Researching your African American ancestors can be a challenging, yet rewarding, process.

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

FamilySearch Basics (virtual genealogy class)

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Want to discover more about your ancestors? FamilySearch is an incredible, free resource with unique content you'll want to dive into! In this class we'll cover how to search for r...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Want to discover more about your ancestors? FamilySearch is an incredible, free resource with unique content you'll want to dive into!

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

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research st...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

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

Top Free Genealogy Websites (virtual class)

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

The internet offers many fantastic, but sometimes overwhelming, resources for genealogical research. This class will highlight some of the best free websites you can reference whil...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

The internet offers many fantastic, but sometimes overwhelming, resources for genealogical research.

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

Pre-1850 Research (virtual genealogy class)

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Researching ancestors in the United States before 1850 can be a challenge. Census records contain far fewer names, vital records are less standardized, and time has taken its toll ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

Researching ancestors in the United States before 1850 can be a challenge.

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

Idea Lab: The Big Dig – Learning About Archaeology

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
History, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Do you like puzzles and figuring out stories from clues? Do you like digging in dirt and finding things that were lost? Explore these aspects of archaeology in this interactive pro...

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: History, Kids
Event Details:

Do you like puzzles and figuring out stories from clues? Do you like digging in dirt and finding things that were lost? Explore these aspects of archaeology in this interactive program! 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 5-8" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.

Idea Lab: The Big Dig – Learning About Archaeology

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
History, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Do you like puzzles and figuring out stories from clues? Do you like digging in dirt and finding things that were lost? Explore these aspects of archaeology in this interactive pro...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: History, Kids
Event Details:

Do you like puzzles and figuring out stories from clues? Do you like digging in dirt and finding things that were lost? Explore these aspects of archaeology in this interactive program! Ages 5 – 12.

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

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research st...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

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

Google for Genealogy Research (virtual class)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Google is an amazing tool for research! In this class, we'll cover how to perform more effective genealogy searches and provide an overview of some of Google's best tools for resea...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

Google is an amazing tool for research!

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

Idea Lab: The Big Dig – Learning About Archaeology

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
History, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Do you like puzzles and figuring out stories from clues? Do you like digging in dirt and finding things that were lost? Explore these aspects of archaeology in this interactive pro...

Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: History, Kids
Event Details:

Do you like puzzles and figuring out stories from clues? Do you like digging in dirt and finding things that were lost? Explore these aspects of archaeology in this interactive program! 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Researching Your Female Ancestors (virtual genealogy class)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Researching your female ancestors can be a difficult, yet rewarding, process. Women’s rights and positions in society varied by time and place, often making their records harder to...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

Researching your female ancestors can be a difficult, yet rewarding, process.

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

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research st...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

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

Vital Records (virtual genealogy class)

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Vital records are key genealogical documents that provide proof of life events, including birth, death, marriage, and divorce. Learn more about these records, what information and ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Vital records are key genealogical documents that provide proof of life events, including birth, death, marriage, and divorce.

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

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: 98
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.

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

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research st...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

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

Census Records (virtual genealogy class)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Census records are an excellent tool for genealogical research. Join us to learn more about how to use library resources to navigate and access census records, basic search strateg...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Census records are an excellent tool for genealogical research.

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

DNA & Genealogy (virtual class)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Uncover the stories hidden in your DNA! Learn about using the latest DNA testing technology to explore your family history. This class is perfect for anyone interested in using DNA...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Uncover the stories hidden in your DNA! Learn about using the latest DNA testing technology to explore your family history.

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

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research st...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?