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

Manitou Springs Library will open at 10 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 21 due to Pikes Peak Marathon road closures.

East Library will be closed starting Mon., Sept. 16 to complete parking lot repairs.

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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:

Computer Basics 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: CreateSpace
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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" 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.

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 "Family" group.

Homeschool Science: Science Fair Made Simple

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Are you ready to up your science fair game?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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Help for Medicare Costs

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

Movie Matinee

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Movie, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

Come join us in our continuing film series! The movie has not been announced yet. Registration not required. 

 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Live Outdoor, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teens Game

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:

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

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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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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
Event Details:

Take a spooky stroll in Old Colorado City and read "Mrs.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Paws to Read

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

Practice readin

This event is in the "Adults" group.

APPR staff room

10:00am - 4:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

Lunch room for staff helping with APPR

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Time

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

One and two-year ol

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

Paws to Read

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, Family
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, APPR: All Pikes Peak Reads, Author, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 112
Event Details:

Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome Shelley Read to discuss her book Go as a River, the 2024 All Pikes Peak Reads selection.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
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

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

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Genealogy Library Programs, History Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Games

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

2024 All Pikes Peak Reads Presents: Shelley Read

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Seniors, All
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, APPR: All Pikes Peak Reads, Author
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome Shelley Read to discuss her book Go as a River, the 2024 All Pikes Peak Reads selection.  

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

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
Event Details:

Take a spooky stroll in Old Colorado City and read "Mrs.

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

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
Event Details:

Take a spooky stroll in Old Colorado City and read "Mrs.

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Virtual Library, Calhan Library, Cheyenne Mountain Library, East Library, Fountain Library, High Prairie Library, The Hall (staff only facility), Library 21c, Manitou Springs Library, Mobile Library Services, Monument Library, Old Colorado City Library, Palmer Lake Library, Penrose Library, Rockrimmon Library, Ruth Holley Library, Sand Creek Library, Ute Pass Library, Off Site
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