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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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
Event Details:

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 "Adults" group.

Speak English Group

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Community Public, Foreign Language
Event Details:

This group is an informal English language conversation group for adults who speak some English. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.

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
Event Details:

**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
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 "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
Event Details:

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
Event Details:

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.
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.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Stay and Play

11:00am - 11:15am
Kids
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

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

Rockrimmon Art Inspiration

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Creative Services Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Break out of your comfort zone and explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, at the Library. Basic drawing and painting materials provided. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. 

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

Cheyenne Mountain Fiction Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

We will be discussing All Pikes Peak Reads (APPR) book selection, Go as a River by Shelley Read. For more information, please click here.

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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen/Tween Gaming

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Come hang out and play the Switch with us! We’ll have a Switch Mario Cart or Super Smash Bros tournament! Ages 9-18.

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Clay Exploration: Spoon Rests

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

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
Event Details:

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: 6
Event Details:

Join your fellow te

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

Manitou Knitting Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors, All
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.

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: 8
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.