Manitou Springs Library will be temporarily closed starting Fri., Nov. 1 to prepare for its move to the newly renovated Carnegie Library building which will open in early 2025.   

Upcoming Events

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

The GED, HiSET  are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social St

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

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One- and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult, experience stories t

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult.

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

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One- and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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

Senior Chats

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

This informal gathering for seniors offers information sharing, networking, and discussions. All are welcome! No registration required.

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

Stay & Play

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Join us for open-ended play! We'll have fun toys to enhance your child's early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together. For ages 1 - 3 years old. No registration required.

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

Silver Key Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Calhan) 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.

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 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.  

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.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Device Drop-In Help

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
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! 

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: 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 "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
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 Paws to Read therapy dogs.

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

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL CLASSES

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Adult
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Community Public, Foreign Language
Event Details:

This group is an informal English language conversation group for adults who speak some English. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Evening Yoga

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:

Weekly Vinyassa Flow/Power Vinyassa yoga class led by yoga instrutor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 88
Event Details:

There are many ways to share your genealogy research with future generations. But with so many available tools and methods, getting started can be overwhelming.

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 "Adult" group.

ESL CLASSES

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language.

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

Yoga Flow

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement.  The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.  Perfect for beginners, but leaves lots of room to incorporate more challenging pose

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

Senior Lunch and a Movie

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Movie, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Senior Lunch and a Movie

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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