All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 4 p.m. on Tue., Dec. 31 and be closed on Wed., Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day.

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

Upcoming Events

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

Tea Blend Workshop

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Cooking, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us to learn about and experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create personalized tea blends. Take your custom tea blend home and enjoy. Offered as part of the Winter Adult Reading Program. 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 "Family" group.

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Kids can 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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Math Tutoring

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutoring is provided free of charge.

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 "Family" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

 

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.

Intro to Color Theory

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Dawn from Brush Crazy to learn the basics of color theory. Dawn will take you through the process and by the end of the 2-hour class, you will have your own small masterpiece.  All materials included. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees. 

Board of Trustees | Pikes Peak Library District

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

Library 21c Book Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:
Join us for a monthly book group that meets every 4th Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm, starting January 22. Book groups are open to everyone, and they are a great opportunity to discover new genres and titles, meet new people, have a good conversatio
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

8-week LENA Start series for parents with children ages 0-32 months. 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Baby Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
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! 

 

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

NorthStar Computer Series: Computer Basics 3

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
 

Computer Basic 3

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Stay and Play

11:00am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
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! 

 

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.

Make-A-Masterpiece: Art In a Bottle

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Registration
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Homeschoolers: Explore the still life art of Giorgio Morandi to discover how experimenting with the lightness and darkness of a color can produce a striking masterpiece with bottles.  And like Morandi, you may one day have a painting in the W

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 

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.

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

Art Inspiration

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace and Studios
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided.

Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free program.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Office
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

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.

Paws to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Kids
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 "Teen" group.

Teen Games

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen
Event Details:

 Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We will being playing Mario Cart or Super Smash Bros on the Switch! Bring your friends and be ready to have fun! Ages 12-18.

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: Exploring Constellations

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Explore constellations with activities such as making a star projector, creating a “magic” toothpick star, constructing toothpick constellations, and playing constellation games. Ages 5 - 12. 

Room Capacity Disclaimer:

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

Swiftie Friendship Bracelets

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:
Are you ready for it? Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Drop everything now and make your very own personalized bracelets to wear and trade with fellow Swifties.

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.