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.

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: Kids
Event Details:

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

Stay and Play

11:00am - 11:30am
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:

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.

Art for Older Adults

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Art for Older Adults

Art for Older Adults inspires a sense of self-reliance for o

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Community Resources open hours

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, All
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Age Group: Adult, All
Event Type: Community Resources
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

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.

Paws to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun!

For ages 5-12.

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
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 "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 "Tween 9-12" group.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12
Registration
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group.
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join your fellow te

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

Device Drop-In Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Event Details:

 Need help with your laptop,

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.
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Internet Basics 3

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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Seasonal Baking: Pumpkin Cake Roll

10:00am - 12:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting pumpkin cake roll recipe.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Library 21c
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 "Family" group.

Create & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that making art 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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

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

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

Monumental Readers

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group
Event Details:

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

The November book selection is Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt.

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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Seasonal Cooking: Roasted Autumn Squash Bisque

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting roasted autumn squash bisque recipe.

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

Ruth Holley Book Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

The Ruth Holley Book Club will meet on the 3rd Friday of the month due to the upcoming holiday. During the month of November, we will discuss "The Girls of Atomic City" by Denise Kiernan. Copies of the book are available at the front desk.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Movie Matinee

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for our monthly Movie Matinee! Drinks and refreshments will be provided.

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

CNC Badging

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Kick off your creativity with our CNC Router! PPLD's ShopBot Desktop CNC is a computer-controlled mill, router, and drill all in one that lets you make your own projects with wood or acrylic.