What's New!

Outdoor concerts return to Pikes Peak Library District this summer! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join us in Manitou Springs and Monument for sunshine and music all summer long. You’ll hear a variety of music, from pop folk and big band music, to bluegrass, and beyond.

Manitou Springs Library Lawn Concert Series

Each concert from the Manitou Springs Lawn Concert Series takes place in front of the Manitou Springs Carnegie Library building, 701 Manitou Ave., located at the southwest corner of Manitou and Pawnee avenues. Wednesday nights from 6 – 7:30 p.m. June 6 – July 19. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be canceled.

• Wed., June 7 – Kicking off the series, enjoy the pop folk music of Edie Carey. 
• Wed., June 14 – Enjoy the lovingly crafted music of Jeremy Facknitz for the second concert of the series. 
• Wed., June 28 – The third concert features the sounds of Tenderfoot Bluegrass Band. 
• Wed., July 5 – Catch music by The Mitguards during the fourth concert of the summer. 
• Wed., July 12 – Crystal and the Curious will perform during the fifth concert. 
• Wed., July 19 – The sixth concert will feature music from A Carpenter’s Daughter.
• Wed., Aug. 2 –  Wrap up the summer fun with music from Academy Jazz Ensemble

Palmer Lake Library Village Green Concert Series 

Celebrate summer with a live, three-concert series at the Palmer Lake Village Green! These concerts are no-cost, and everyone is welcome to attend. The Village Green and gazebo are located right next to the Palmer Lake Library, 66 Lower Glenway Street.

Keep an eye out for musician announcements later this summer!

• Fri., Aug., 11 from 6 – 7 p.m. 
• Fri., Aug. 18 from 6 – 7 p.m. 
• Fri., Aug. 25 from 6 – 7 p.m.

Are you expecting and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a series of prenatal classes. Classes are every Wednesday at noon. Each week we will explore a different topic followed by a Q&A session.

*This is a six-week series. Register for the first session in the series to receive the Zoom link. The same link will be used for each session. Sessions will be recorded and sent to registrants.

Each session attended earns you an entry for a prize to be given away at the conclusion of the series. You can earn up to six entries!

Click here to register for the Virtual Prenatal Series!

• Wed., Oct. 2: Birth Plan, Labor & Delivery, and First Week     
  This session will cover birth plans and alternatives to medicines. We will discuss medications you may encounter in the hospital, the first week after birth, what happens in the hospital, and more!
• Wed., Oct. 9: Postpartum: The first six weeks     
  Wonder what life will be like the first six weeks after your baby is born? At this session, we will discuss healing, rest, and mental health in postpartum. Learn about self-care during pregnancy and after the baby's arrival, so you can take care of yourself, too!
• Wed., Oct. 16: Sleep and Purple Crying     
  Having trouble getting enough rest? Learn techniques to help you and your newborn rest. Discover what the Purple Crying Period is and tools you can use to help calm your baby.
• Wed., Oct. 23: Breastfeeding     
  This session will cover breastfeeding how-to's, latching, support, education, and more!
• Wed., Oct. 30: Nutrition and Infant Feeding     
  Do you wonder what nutrition looks like during pregnancy and postpartum? We will discuss nutrition for mom and also look at infant feeding. Learn about Women Infant Children (WIC) and the resources it offers.
• Wed., Nov. 6: Building Your Baby’s Brain from Birth and Exercise During & After Pregnancy
  This week learn about your baby’s brain and how to help strengthen it from birth. Then hear from a certified personal trainer and health coach about exercise during pregnancy. Finally, learn about Peak Vista's First Visitor program.

Classical Music Live for kids is coming to East Library on Wed., June 14 at 9:30 a.m.! Families with children ages 2 – 12 will enjoy live music and opportunities to learn about classical music from professionals. Colorado College Summer Music Festival Fellows, pre-professional musicians from around the world will perform classical music pieces from their current study. There will be time to ask questions and visit with the fellows.

The musicians will also give a preview of the free Children’s Concert, Sergei Prokofiev’s classic Peter and the Wolf, which will take place in the Cornerstone Arts Center at Colorado College on Thu., June 15 at both 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. For kids ages 2 – 12 with their families.

The concerts at Colorado College on Thu., June 15 are free, but tickets are required. Visit their website to reserve tickets.