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.  

Upcoming Events

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Art for Older Adults

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Art for Older Adults inspires a sense of self-reliance for older adults, even when the participant is somewhat reliant on a partner to help with materials use.

Clay Exploration: Garden Markers

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Device Drop-in Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
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

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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.

Annual Homeschool Resource Fair

10:00am - 1:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Are you a homeschool family or interested in getting started in homeschooling? Our annual Homeschool Resource Fair features a wide variety of local exhibitors offering educational and extracurricular opportunities for homeschooling families.

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! 

 

Penrose Perk

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a beverage and learn about Library resources. 

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

11:30am - 1:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

Drop In Device Lab

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Stop by our Drop-In Device Lab from 1:30-3:00pm on the 2nd Friday of every month and our staff will assist you. 

Library 21c Makerspaces opening at 2pm

All Day
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will open at 2pm today.

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

10:00am - 1:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:
Give a puzzle, get a new-to-you puzzle in exchange at the Jigsaw Puzzle Swap.  We will only accept gently used puzzles. Open to ages 16 and up.

Silhouette Level 1: HTV Easy Press

10:00am - 1:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace and Studios, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to create easy heat transfer vinyl (HTV) designs.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children ages 9 – 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Manitou Springs BYO Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Book Group
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly Bring Your Own book group that meets the 2nd Saturday of each month. Patrons are encouraged to bring their latest read and share their thoughts with the group.

Free Tax Preparation Services

11:00am - 5:30pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public, Community Resources, Seniors
Event Details:

Free Tax Preparation Services 

It's tax time!  

Who Gives a SCRAP

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In collaboration with Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center, we are hosting an arts, craft, and hobby material exchange!

Vinyl Record Art

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a masterpiece on a vinyl record. We will provide inspiration for celebrations and other fun and unique ideas. Registration required.

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

German Conversation Group

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Senior
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. 

Cheyenne Mountain Mystery Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to discuss mysteries! This book club is patron-led. 

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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.

Free Tax Preparation Services

9:00am - 6:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public, Consumer/Finance, Nonprofit
Event Details:

It's tax time!  

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

Silver Key Service Extension

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.