All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Mon., May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Old Colorado City Library will be closed on Sat., May 24 due to Territory Days.

East Library will begin an elevator modernization on Wed., March 12.

The Library will remain open, but the 2nd floor will only have stair access. Visit ppld.org/east-library-improvements for more information.  

Upcoming Events

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CANCELLED: Speak English Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
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.

Socrates Cafe

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor
Event Details:

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

Create & Play

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Creative and playful adventures with art for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Device Drop-In Help

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! 

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Sharing Your Family History (virtual genealogy class)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

There are many ways to share your genealogy research with future generations. But with so many available tools and methods, getting started can be overwhelming.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limited to 20 each week. Registration is required.

Evening Yoga

6:00pm - 7:00pm
16-24, Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:

Join us for this weekly Vinyasa Flow/Power Vinyasa yoga class led by yoga instructor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Tuesday Evenings

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids 0-5, Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

ATTENTION:

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Office
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

Senior Movie Matinee

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Movie, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Senior Movie Matinee that meets Wednesday from 10am-noon. No registration required. 

No outside food will be allowed. All drinks must have lids. Popcorn and water will be provided. 

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. 

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. 

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

No-Cost Summer Lunches (and Books) For Kids and Teens

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids and teens can enjoy lunch (and books) at no cost this summer! 

 

VIRTUAL LENA Start Wednesday Afternoons

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids 0-5, Adult
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Adult
Event Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

ATTENTION:

Yoga Flow

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement. The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Science & Technology, 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! Ages 5 - 12.

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!

Felted Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn all the possibilities of felt, from wall hangings, coasters, place mats, and so much more! We provide the instructions and materials, and you bring the imagination to create a personalized felt craft. 

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.