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.   

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

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie 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.     

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: 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.  

Room Capacity Disclaimer:

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: 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.

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

Create & Play

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that art making builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

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

Drop-in Art

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Got an artistic itch to scratch but not a lot of time? Join us for a 90-minute drip-in painting program. We provide the canvases, acrylic paint, and brushes. You bring the inspiration. Offered as part of the Winter Adult Reading Program.

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 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.
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Seniors
Event Details:

Retirement can be as stressful as it can be fun! Join PPLD and PPAAA for this Retirement Series that will provide information, resources, and fellowship to explore the many ways retirement can be challenging and enjoyable.

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

Tween Library Squad

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Have a voice in your community, meet new friends, and make a difference - all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the Library.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
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: Venue
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:

Join us for this weekly Vinyasa Flow/Power Vinyasa yoga class led by yoga instructor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels.

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

Monumental Bookworms Book Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor
Event Details:

An evening book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome!

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: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

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: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

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

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: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

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: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. 

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: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
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.
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
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement.

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

Sewing Level 1: Basic Bag

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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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 "Teen" group.

Teen Advisory Board

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! You will earn volunteer hours by attending meetings and working on projects for the Library, and engage in leadership development opportunities.