The Regional History & Genealogy department will be closed on Sat., June 7 and Sat., June 14 to host the 2025 Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium.

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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Teen Anime Club

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! Some anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Cosplay is welcome! Ages 13 - 18.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! Some anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Cosplay is welcome! Ages 13 - 18.

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
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Family" group

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

Tuesday, June 10, 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! 

 

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! 

 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Shark Plushies

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

From “Baby Shark” to Jaws, sharks are everywhere in our pop culture. Everyone has their opinion about the ocean's most misunderstood sea creature. Join us and learn about sharks while creating your own shark plushie!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

From “Baby Shark” to Jaws, sharks are everywhere in our pop culture. Everyone has their opinion about the ocean's most misunderstood sea creature. Join us and learn about sharks while creating your own shark plushie!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limited to 20 each week. Registration is required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limited to 20 each week. Registration is required.

This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Evening Yoga

Tuesday, June 10, 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

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.

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.

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
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Family" group

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

Wednesday, June 11, 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! 

 

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! 

 

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

Story Creations For Older Adults

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Calhan Meeting Room at Calhan Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational, Library Explorers, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Adult, Senior, Family, All

Story Creations For Older Adults and Familes : Hand Puppets

Registration Required
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational, Library Explorers, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story Creations For Older Adults and Familes : Hand Puppets

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
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Family" group

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

Thursday, June 12, 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! 

 

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! 

 

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

Teen and Tween: Mini Terrariums

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen

Design your own terrarium, complete with your favorite Animal Crossing characters! Choose from a variety of fun stickers to decorate your terrarium. Ages 9 - 18.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design your own terrarium, complete with your favorite Animal Crossing characters! Choose from a variety of fun stickers to decorate your terrarium. Ages 9 - 18.

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.

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.

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 "Teen" group

Shark Plushies

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen

From “Baby Shark” to Jaws, sharks are everywhere in our pop culture. Everyone has their opinion about the ocean's most misunderstood sea creature. Join us and learn about sharks while creating your own shark plushie!

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

From “Baby Shark” to Jaws, sharks are everywhere in our pop culture. Everyone has their opinion about the ocean's most misunderstood sea creature. Join us and learn about sharks while creating your own shark plushie!

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

Clay Exploration: Coasters

Thursday, June 12, 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.

Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! You will earn volunteer hours by attending meetings and working on projects for the Library, and engage in leadership development opportunities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! You will earn volunteer hours by attending meetings and working on projects for the Library, and engage in leadership development opportunities.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, June 12, 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 "Kids 0-5" group
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

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

Friday, June 13, 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! 

 

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! 

 

This event is in the "All" group

Scrap Exchange with Who Gives a Scrap

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Kids, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
All
In collaboration with Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center, we are hosting an arts, craft, and hobby material exchange!
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Kids, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:
In collaboration with Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center, we are hosting an arts, craft, and hobby material exchange!
This event is in the "Teen" group

Escape Room: The Color Scheme

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Can you solve the clues with your team and break into the box in this escape room-like challenge? Band together and solve the clues to find their way out of The Color Scheme! For ages 13 – 18.

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

Can you solve the clues with your team and break into the box in this escape room-like challenge? Band together and solve the clues to find their way out of The Color Scheme! For ages 13 – 18.

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 "Teen" group

Fantasy Map Making and Figure Painting

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming, 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. For ages 13 - 18.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming, Teen
Registration Required
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. For ages 13 - 18.

This event is in the "Teen" group

"I'm with the Band!" Bracelets

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Make at East Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Where do your musical loyalties fall? Show the world with a personalized bracelet that represents your favorite band or musician. We will provide the supplies so you can show off your band spirit with your own personalized bracelet!

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Where do your musical loyalties fall? Show the world with a personalized bracelet that represents your favorite band or musician. We will provide the supplies so you can show off your band spirit with your own personalized bracelet!

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
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Family" group

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

Monday, June 16, 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! 

 

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! 

 

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

Coding Series: Art

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Computer Classes, Science & Technology, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen

Learn to code in Scratch! In this introductory course from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding. The theme is Art!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Computer Classes, Science & Technology, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to code in Scratch! In this introductory course from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding. The theme is Art!

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 "Teen" group

Comic Book Workshop

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Community Meeting Room at East Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Join Do Art Productions for an interactive comic book workshop, where you will explore the different languages of comics, and dynamic pose drawing exercise.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Do Art Productions for an interactive comic book workshop, where you will explore the different languages of comics, and dynamic pose drawing exercise.

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

Teen and Tween: Mini Terrariums

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen

Design your own terrarium, complete with your favorite Animal Crossing characters! Choose from a variety of fun stickers to decorate your terrarium. Ages 9 - 18.

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

Design your own terrarium, complete with your favorite Animal Crossing characters! Choose from a variety of fun stickers to decorate your terrarium. Ages 9 - 18.

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.

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 "Kids 0-5" group
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

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

Tuesday, June 17, 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! 

 

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! 

 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Comic Book Workshop

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Join Do Art Productions for an interactive comic book workshop, where you will explore the different languages of comics, and dynamic pose drawing exercise.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Do Art Productions for an interactive comic book workshop, where you will explore the different languages of comics, and dynamic pose drawing exercise.