PPLD Update:

Old Colorado City Library will be closed on Sat., May 25 for Territory Days.  The elibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

PPLD Update:

All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Mon., May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.  The elibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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 teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons!

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

Device Drop-In Help

10:00am - 11:00am
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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Manitou Knitting Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

For beginners or experts, and everything in-between. Join us to meet up with like minded knitters, socialize, open to all sorts of textile arts.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Adults, 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 "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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speak English Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Age Group: Adults, 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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Create & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Courtyard
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
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.

Create and Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
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.

Storytime

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

Stories and more for young children, 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.
Registration
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center to learn more about these amazing creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago! For ages 0 - 12.

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

Monumental Readers

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

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

The June book selection is The Boys in the Boat : Nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown.

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

Happy Crafters

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

All adult handicrafters aged 18 and over are welcome -- knitters, cross stitchers, crocheters, beaders, etc... BRING YOUR OWN PROJECT, share ideas, learn new skills.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Class, S.T.E.A.M., Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Want to learn more about how artificial intelligence (AI) works? Curious about the future of this new field of technology? Learn more through this project-based learning course that introduces the fundamentals of AI through engaging lessons.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

Fueling for Fitness

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

3D printing is an amazing technology that lets you print custom designs out of plastic! After completing this class, you will be able to use the 3D printer on your own during Open Hours at Library 21c, East, Manitou Springs, and Sand Creek Li

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movie Matinee

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

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

This event is in the "All" group.

Free-For-All: 2 Gents

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Theatre happens anywhere intrepid audiences and actors meet! Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome actors from Theatreworks Colorado Springs for performance of Shakespeare.

This event is in the "All" group.

Free-For-All: 2 Gents

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Library Branch: Mobile Library Services
Room: Mobile: City
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Note: This event is being held at:

Black Forest Community Church

6845 Shoup Rd

Colorado Springs, CO 80908

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
 
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.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will open at 2pm due to a class.