All Pikes Peak Library District locations will open at 11 a.m. on Fri., Sept. 27 due to an all-staff training.

East Library and book drop will reopen at 9 a.m. on Mon., Sept. 30 following completion of parking lot repairs.

Upcoming Events

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Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
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Kids can practice readi

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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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" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Math Tutoring

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
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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 "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
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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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Silhouette Level 1: Heat Transfer Vinyl Designs

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Iron out your Silhouette skills! Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to create easy iron-on vinyl transfers.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Evenings

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Adults
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids, Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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**Please read below before registering!**

Register here for the 2024 Fall Virtual LENA Start series happening on:

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Spooky Stroll-a-Story in OCC

All Day
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
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Take a spooky stroll in Old Colorado City and read "Mrs.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Music and Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story.

For ages 2 - 3 accompanied by a favorite adult.

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Family
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens 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 "Adults" group.

ESL CLASSES

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adults
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 "Tweens" group.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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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 "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join your fellow te

This event is in the "All" group.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public
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Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) will serve as Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC) at four Library locations in the District: 

This event is in the "All" group.

Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC)

11/01/2024 @ 8:00am - 11/05/2024 @ 7:00pm
All
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public, Community Resources
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) will serve as Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC) at four Library locations in the District:

• East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80918  

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Device Drop-In Help

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

 Need help with your laptop,

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL CLASSES

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adults
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 "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Internet Basic 1

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speak English Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs
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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Create & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
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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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids, Family
Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

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

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