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 "Teen" group.

Teens Game

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teen
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! Ages 12-18.

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.

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, 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.

Paws to Read

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Practice readin

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 "Kids 0-5" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

One and two-year ol

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

Paws to Read

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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.

Sensory Storytime

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Kids 0-5
Registration
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime that is specially created for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory integration challenges.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Games

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday in the Ruth Holley Library Teen Space for Teen Games!  Hang out with your friends for an evening of Nintendo Switch and XBox games! Teens are welcome to bring their own games from home as well.

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

Community Resources open hours

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, All
Library Branch: Ruth Holley 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Community Resources open hours

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, All
Library Branch: Penrose 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.

Baby Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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

Baby Time

9:30am - 10:15am
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:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together.

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

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Calhan Library
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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Baby Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am
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:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together.

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: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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

Beginning and Intermediate Yoga

11:30am - 12:30pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for this yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners with local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman.

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

German Conversation Group

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Foreign Language
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

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

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to Bowie, our Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

 

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

4:00pm - 6:30pm
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.
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 "Teen" group.

Teen Advisory Board

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Have fun, help your library, and get volunteer hours! Join Teen Advisory Board! Members help with programs, get volunteer hours, plus get leadership training.

You must fill out a volunteer application to participate.

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.

Library 21c Makerspaces opening at 1pm

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 and Studios, Makerspace
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will open at 1pm. No equipment in Make, Make II, or the conversion area will be available until that time.