Rockrimmon Library will close on Sun., Dec. 1.

Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Teen" group.
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join your fellow te

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Edward Sierra joined the United States Navy at age 17 after graduating from high school in Medford, NY.

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

Device Drop-In Help

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

 Need help with your laptop,

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

Fiber Arts

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

Join this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Internet Basic 2

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Library 21c
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.

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

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

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, 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 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
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 "Adult" group.

Penrose Perk

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Coffee and refreshments provided to the public.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

A career search starts before you

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.

Homeschool Science: Talon Talk

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Nature’s Educators to learn about the characteristics that define raptors and why they are important to our ecosystems. Students will discover the various types of birds of prey found all over the world, and what it takes to care for one.

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.

Laser Badging & Design Level 1: Coasters

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom coaster designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8” wood. No previous experience required. Ages 9 and up.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, 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 "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 2pm

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 2pm today.

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.

Sewing Level 1: Basic Bag

10:00am - 1:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a basic bag using a sewing machine.

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

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's 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.
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Holiday Card Making

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Community Public, Live Indoor, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make your own holiday cards to send to your friends and family. This class is for beginner/intermediate skill levels. Presented by Theresa Pingel. Space is limited. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Enlace al formulario de inscripción en Library Speakers Consortium.

(Solamente en Español) - (Event ONLY in Spanish)