Please note that all Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed on the following dates and no programs will be held:
Mon., Sept. 4 - Labor Day
Mon., Oct. 2 – Staff Training
Thu., Nov. 23 – Thanksgiving Day
Mon., Dec. 25 – Christmas Day
Baby Time (0-12m)
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. Space is limited.
- East Library: Mondays, 10 - 10:45 a.m. & 11 – 11:45 a.m. - calendar
- High Prairie Library: 4th Saturdays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. - calendar
Not held in Dec. 23- Sat., Sept. 23
- Sat., Oct. 28
- Sat., Nov. 25
- Library 21c: Mondays, 9:30 – 10 a.m. & 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
- Old Colorado City Library: 2nd & 4th Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. - calendar
Not held Sept. 8, Nov. 24, and Dec. 22.- Fri., Sept. 22
- Fri., Oct. 13 & Oct. 27
- Fri., Nov. 10
- Fri., Dec. 8
- Penrose Library: 2nd Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10 a.m. - calendar
Not held in December- Tue., Sept. 12
- Tue., Oct. 10
- Tue., Nov. 14
Toddler Time (1-2 year olds)
One- and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. This program lasts approximately 20 - 25 minutes.
- Cheyenne Mountain Library: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
- Thu., Sept 14 & Sept 28
- Thu., Oct 12 & Oct. 26
- Thu., Nov. 9
- Thu., Dec. 14 & Dec. 28
- East Library: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. - calendar
Not held on Dec. 26. - Fountain Library: Thursdays, 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. - calendar
Not held 9/7, 11/23, or 12/28. - High Prairie Library: Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10 a.m. & 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held Dec. 19 or Dec. 26. - Library 21c: Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10 a.m. & 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held Dec. 26. - Monument Library: Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10 a.m. & 10 – 10:30 a.m. - calendar
Not held in December. - Old Colorado City Library: 1st, 3rd, (and 5th) Wednesdays, 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. - calendar
- Wed., Sept. 20
- Wed., Oct. 4 & Oct. 18
- Wed., Nov. 1, Nov. 15, & Nov. 29
- Wed., Dec. 6
- Penrose Library: Monthly on Wednesdays, 11– 11:30 a.m. - calendar
Not held in December.- Wed., Sep. 13
- Wed., Oct. 11
- Wed., Nov. 8
- Rockrimmon Library: Wednesdays, 9:30 – 9:50 a.m. - calendar
Not held Dec. 27. - Ruth Holley Library: Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held Nov. 22 or Dec. 27. - Sand Creek Library: Saturdays, 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. - calendar
Not held Oct. 7 – Nov. 4 due to Family Place programming. Not held 11/25, 12/23, or 12/30.
Stay & Play (0-3 year olds)
Join us for an open-ended playtime! We'll have fun toys to enhance your child's early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together. For ages 0 - 3. No registration required.
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Calhan Library: Mondays, 10:30 - 11 a.m. - calendar
- Monument Library: Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11 a.m.- calendar
Not held in December
Music & Movement (2-3 year olds)
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.
- Cheyenne Mountain Library: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
- Thur., Sept 7 & Sept. 21
- Thur., Oct. 5 & Oct. 19
- Thur., Nov. 2, 16, & 30
- Thur., Dec. 7 & Dec. 21
- Library 21c: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10 a.m. & 10:30 – 11 a.m.- calendar
Not held Nov. 22 or Dec. 27.- Wed., Sept. 13
- Wed., Sept. 27
- Wed., Oct. 11
- Wed., Oct. 25
- Wed., Nov. 8
- Wed., Dec. 13
- Old Colorado City Library: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held 9/13, 11/22 or 12/27.- Wed., Sept. 27
- Wed., Oct. 11 & Oct. 25
- Wed., Nov. 8
- Wed., Dec. 13
- Penrose Library: Monthly on Wednesdays, 11 – 11:30 a.m. - calendar
Not held in December.- Wed., Sept. 27
- Wed., Oct. 25
- Wed., Nov. 22
Create & Play (1-5 year olds)
Did you know studies show that making art 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! Be sure to wear old clothes that you don't mind getting messy. For children ages 1 - 5 with a favorite adult.
- East Library: Tuesdays, 2 - 3 p.m. Not held Dec. 26. - calendar
- High Prairie Library: Monthly on Thursdays, 10 – 11 a.m. - calendar
- Sept. 7
- Oct. 5
- Nov. 2
- Dec. 7
- Library 21c: Monthly on Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
- Sept. 6
- Oct. 4
- Nov. 1
- Dec. 6
- Manitou Springs Library: 2nd Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.- calendar
- Sept. 12
- Oct. 10
- Nov. 14
- Dec. 12
- Penrose Library: Monthly on Fridays, 11 – 11:30 a.m. - calendar
Not held in December.- Sept. 1
- Oct. 6
- Nov. 3
- Rockrimmon Library: 1st Tuesdays, 10 – 10:45 a.m. - calendar
- Nov. 7 Register here.
- Dec. 5 Register here.
- Ruth Holley Library: 1st and 3rd Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. - calendar
- Sept. 1 & Sept. 15
- Oct. 6 & Oct. 20
- Nov. 3 & Nov 17
- Dec. 1 & Dec. 15
Storytime (3-7 year olds)
Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult.
- Calhan Library: Mondays, 10 - 10:30 a.m. - calendar
- Cheyenne Mountain Library: 1st and 3rd Fridays, 10:30 – 11 a.m.- calendar
Not held Sept. 8 or 22.- October 6 & Fri., Oct. 20
- Nov. 3 & Fri., Nov. 17
- Dec. 1 & Fri., Dec. 15
- East Library: Thursdays, 9:30 – 10 a.m. & 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held Dec. 28. - Fountain Library: Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held Nov. 21 or Dec. 26. - High Prairie Library: Thursdays, 9:30 – 10 a.m. & 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held 9/7, 10/5, 11/2, or 12/7 due to Create & Play. Not held Dec. 21 or Dec. 28. - Library 21c: Fridays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held 9/1, 11/24, 12/22, or 12/29. - Manitou Springs Library: Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. - calendar
Not held 2nd Tuesdays due to Create & Play (9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12). Not held 12/19 or 12/26. - Mobile Library Services: Mondays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Western Museum of Mining and Industry. - calendar
Not held 9/4, 10/2, or 12/25. - Monument Library: Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. - calendar
Not held in December. - Palmer Lake Library: Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. - calendar
Not held in December. - Penrose Library: 1st and 3rd (and 5th) Wednesdays, 11 – 11:30 a.m. - calendar
Not held in December.- Sept. 6 & Sept. 20
- Oct. 4 & Oct. 18
- Nov. 1, Nov. 15, & Nov. 29
- Rockrimmon Library: Tuesdays, 9 – 9:30 a.m.- calendar
Not held Dec. 26. - Ruth Holley Library: Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11 a.m.- calendar
Not held Nov. 21 or Dec. 26. - Sand Creek Library: Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.- calendar
Not held 9/6, 10/4, 11/1 or 12/6 due to Bilingual Storytime. Not held Nov. 22 or Dec. 27. - Ute Pass: Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. - calendar
Not held Dec. 22 or Dec. 29.
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingües
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. For children ages 3+ with a favorite adult.
El primer miércoles de cada mes tendremos una hora del cuento bilingüe en español e ingles. Para niños edades 3+ con su adulto favorito.
Sand Creek Library: 1st Wednesday in May and August, 10:30 - 11 a.m./ El primer miércoles del mes en mayo y agosto, a las 10:30 hasta 11 de la mañana - calendar/calendario
- Wed., Sept. 6/6 de septiembre
- Wed., Oct. 4/4 de octubre
Sensory Storytime
Join us for a fun and interactive storytime that is specially created for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory integration challenges.
Registration is required.
- East Library: Select Saturdays, 11 – 11:30 a.m.
- Oct. 14 Register here
- Dec. 9 Register here
- Penrose Library: Monthly on Saturdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
Not held in December.- Oct. 28 Register here.
- Nov. 25 Register here.
ASL Storytime & Playgroup
Join Pikes Peak Library District and the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) for a bilingual storytime and playgroup! Books will be read in American Sign Language and English. An interpreter will be available for English and ASL translation.
A CO-Hear representative from CSDB will be available during the playgroup to speak with families about speech, hearing, language, child development, and various other developmental topics.
For children ages 0 - 3 with a favorite adult. Siblings welcome. One registration per family.
- East Library: 2nd Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - noon. Register here.
Once Upon a Sign: ASL Storytime
Join us for a fun storytime featuring early literacy activities and stories signed in American Sign Language (ASL) by a Deaf role model and spoken aloud in English!