The Regional History & Genealogy department will be closed on Sat., June 7 and Sat., June 14 to host the 2025 Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium.

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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NorthStar Computer Series: Internet Basics

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

The internet has become so vast and ubiquitous that some of us may not even know where to begin. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using the internet.

Virtual Author Visits - Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Link to the information page on Library Speakers Consortium.

Senior Financial Series: Estate Planning Basics

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Consumer/Finance, Intergenerational, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Senior Financial Series: Estate Planning Basics 

Senior Fraud and Security Series: Identifying and avoiding online scams

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Consumer/Finance, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Senior Fraud and Security Series: Identifying and avoiding online scams

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! 

Census Records (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:

Census records are an excellent tool for genealogical research.

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.

Story Creations For Older Adults

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family, All
Registration Required
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational, Library Explorers, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story Creations For Older Adults and Familes : Hand Puppets

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.

Library 21c Book Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

The 'Read It Before You See It' Book Group at Library 21c meets every 4th Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm, starting January 22. This month, we're discussing

Northstar Computer Series: Computer Basic 2

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Computer Basic 2

Art for Older Adults

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art for Older Adults inspires a sense of self-reliance for older adults, even when the participant is somewhat reliant on a partner to help with materials use.

Clay Exploration: Coasters

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Device Drop-in Help

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Penrose Library
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! 

Manitou Springs Library Fiber Arts Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Seniors
Event Details:

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters.

Fountain Craft Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Fountain Craft Group meets once monthly on Fridays at 10am.

Library 21c Fiber Arts Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your stitching, knitting, crocheting project, or more and socialize with other crafters.

Scrap Exchange with Who Gives a Scrap

1:00pm–4:00pm
All
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Kids, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:
In collaboration with Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center, we are hosting an arts, craft, and hobby material exchange!

NorthStar Computer Series: Internet Basics

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

The internet has become so vast and ubiquitous that some of us may not even know where to begin. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using the internet.

Drop-in Watercolor

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come to Fountain Library to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session! No registration is necessary and all skill levels welcome. We'll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself!

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.

Story Creations For Older Adults

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family, All
Registration Required
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational, Library Explorers, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story Creations For Older Adults : Accordion Fold Storybook

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.

Northstar Computer Series: Computer Basic 3

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Computer Basic 3