Manitou Springs Library will be temporarily closed starting Fri., Nov. 1 to prepare for its move to its newly renovated Carnegie Library building which will open in early 2025.   

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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.

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

Create & Play

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

Did you know studies show that art making 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 0-5" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: 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!

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.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
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 "Kids 0-5" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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 "Tween 9-12" group.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL CLASSES

4:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

Speak English Group

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Adult
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Spooky Stacks 2024

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen, Adult, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Event Type: History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get ready to explore the eerie side of history with Spooky Stacks 2024! This year, Regional History & Genealogy invites you to delve into the chilling tales of famous deaths from the Pikes Peak Region.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

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

CANCELLED - Evening Yoga

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

Weekly Vinyassa Flow/Power Vinyassa yoga class led by yoga instrutor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Evenings

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

**Please read below before registering!**

Register here for the 2024 Fall Virtual LENA Start series happening on:

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 closing at 3pm today

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 be closing at 3pm today. No equipment will be available after that time.

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

Spooky Stroll-a-Story in OCC

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

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

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

Toddler Time

9:30am - 9:45am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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

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: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
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:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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

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: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

One- and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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

Yoga Flow

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, 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.  Perfect for beginners, but leaves lots of room to incorporate more challenging pose

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

Are you expecting and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a series of prenatal classes.

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

Advanced Sewing Skills: Tissue Pouch

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have you taken Sewing Level 1 and feel ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? Want to learn more about what sewing machines can do? Join us for Advanced Sewing Skills!

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.

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids can practice readi

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.

Paws to Read

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