All Pikes Peak Library District locations will open at 10 a.m. on Fri., June 28 due to an all-staff meeting.

Upcoming Events

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Summer Fun: Steve Weeks

11:00am - 11:45am
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join Steve Weeks for an interactive family romp filled with music, humor, and games as he performs his hit songs as part of the Summer Adventure Program. Come prepared to laugh and sing... and bring those dancing shoes! For ages 0-12.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

The Old Colorado City Library meets monthly in person (call about Zoom options) to discuss favorite popular and timely fiction and non-fiction.  See PDF link for upcoming book titles.  Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Movie, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

Senior Lunch and a Movie

This event is in the "Adults" group.

PPLD Narcan Training

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This training is intended to provide guidance and instructions on the use of Narcan in an emergency situation. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Age Group: Adults, All
Event Type: Community Resources
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Camp Half-Blood Trivia

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Live Indoor, Teen Library Programs
Event Details:

Are you a Percy Jackson superfan? Test your knowledge in this trivia competition!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Craft Hour

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come by and have fun with a new craft! This month is Bead Animals!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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 "Tweens" group.
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dungeon Master Jasmine! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required. For ages 9 - 12.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Device Drop-In Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

 Need help with your laptop,

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Manitou Knitting Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

For beginners or experts, and everything in-between. Join us to meet up with like minded knitters, socialize, open to all sorts of textile arts.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Practice the skills lea

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speak English Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs
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" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Adventure Party

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East George Fellows Park
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join the ultimate summer bash!

Gather at George Fellows Park (behind East Library) for a fantastic finale to our summer adventure!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Yarnettes Fiber Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Event Details:

Join this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects. 

This event is in the "All" group.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Library District is honored to partner with USCIS to host a Naturalization Ceremony for new US Citizens.

This event is in the "All" group.

Ice Cream Social

1:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs
Event Details:

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Celebrate summer with a pre-packaged ice cream treat. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Ruth Holley Book Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

The Ruth Holley Book Club meets on the 4th Friday of the month to discuss a book in person. During the month of July, we will discuss "The Snow Child" by Eowyn Ivey. Copies of the book are available at the front desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Community Exchange

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All
Event Type: Community Resources
Event Details:

The Community Exchange is a monthly program aimed at providing a wide variety of necessary services for anyone in El Paso County.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Start your 3D printing and designing journey with PPLD! We will create and print custom keychains using TinkerCAD, a free, online 3D designing software. Get creative with your designs and your fashion choices. No previous experience required.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Start your 3D printing and designing journey with PPLD! We will create and print custom keychains using TinkerCAD, a free, online 3D designing software. Get creative with your designs and your fashion choices. No previous experience required.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen/Tween: Gaming

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We’ll have a Switch Mario Cart or Super Smash Bros tournament! Ages 9-18.