All Pikes Peak Library District locations are closed Wed., Dec. 10, and Thu., Dec. 11, to implement the new Integrated Library System.

The catalog and PPLD app will be unavailable through Thu., Dec. 11.

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Senior" group

Library Explorers

10:30am–12:30pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Library Explorers, Seniors
Event Details:

 Library Explorers gives adults with differing physical and developmental abilities the opportunity to enjoy accessible Library programs that fit their abilities and individual needs. This month, join us to enjoy a movie.

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.

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

Library Explorers

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Library Explorers, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​Library Explorers gives adults with differing physical and developmental abilities the opportunity to enjoy accessible Library programs that fit their abilities and individual needs.

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.

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

Baby Time

11:15am–12:00pm
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:

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.

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.

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

Sewing Level 1

4:30pm–7:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Maker Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of machine sewing and create a simple project. First, we will teach you how to wind a bobbin, thread the machine, and navigate the interface of a computerized sewing machine. Then, learn basic stitches.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) 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 under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

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

Toddler Time

9:30am–9:45am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & 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)

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

Baby Time

10:00am–10:45am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & 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.

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

Business Help - Office Hours

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Business, Nonprofits, & Law
Event Details:

Do you need help with a business plan, market research, or just want to discuss your business idea? Stop in for open hours to discuss anything on your mind related to business! 

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

Toddler Time

10:30am–10:45am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & 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
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group

​Storytime​

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

​Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

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.

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 "Family" group

Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

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

Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

​​Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers. ​ 

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.

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

Library 21c Playgroup

10:30am–11:30am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Experience the power of play in this hands-on playgroup for children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers. These Playgroups spark curiosity, support early learning, and build socialization skills through open-ended play. 

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

Penrose Playgroup

10:30am–11:30am
Kids 0-5
Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​Experience the power of play in this hands-on playgroup for children ages 0 – 5 and their caregivers. These Playgroups spark curiosity, support early learning, and build socialization skills through open-ended play.

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.

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

Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

​​Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers. ​ 

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.

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

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: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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

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

Library 21c Mostly Fiction Book Group

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Authors & Book Groups, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a book group that meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month.

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

Socrates Cafe

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor
Event Details:

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Speak English Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
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.

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

Ruth Holley Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

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:

Start Your Career Search with Confidence

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
This event is in the "Family" group

Drop-in Watercolor

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Intergenerational, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come to Fountain Library to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session! No registration is necessary and all skill levels welcome. We'll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself!

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

Idea Lab: Eric Carle Collage

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a collage in the recognizable style of Eric Carle’s books. Which one might inspire you? Ages 5 – 12.

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 "Family" group

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
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 "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: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with our 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!