Please note all Pikes Peak Library District facilities will be closed on the following dates and no programs will be held:
- May 27th in observance of Memorial Day
- July 4th in observance of Independence 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
- Fountain Library: 1st Saturdays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. - calendar
- May 4
- High Prairie Library: 4th Saturdays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. - calendar
Not held April 27.- June 22
- Aug. 24
- Library 21c: Mondays, 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. & 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. - calendar
Not held May 27, August 12, or August 19. - Old Colorado City Library: Select Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. - calendar
Not held in June or July.- May 10, 24
- Aug. 9, 24
- Penrose Library: 3rd Mondays, 9:30 – 10 a.m. - calendar
- May 20
- June 17
- July 15
- Aug. 19
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
- May 9, 23
- June 13, 27
- July 11, 25
- Aug. 8, 22
- East Library: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. - calendar
- Fountain Library: Thursdays, 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. - calendar
Not held in May or August. - High Prairie Library: Select Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10 a.m. and 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held in June or July.- May 7, 14
- Aug. 20, 27
- Library 21c: Select Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10 a.m. & 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
- May 7, 14, 21
- June 4, 18
- July 2, 16, 30
- Aug. 6, 27
- Monument Library: Wednesdays, 9:30 – 9:50 a.m. & 10 – 10:20 a.m. - calendar
Not held May 29 or July 3 - Old Colorado City Library: Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held Jan. 3.- May 1, 15, 29
- June 5
- July 31
- Aug. 7, 21
- Rockrimmon Library: Wednesdays, 9:30 – 9:50 a.m. - calendar
- Ruth Holley Library: Wednesdays, 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. - calendar
Not held June 19, July 10, or July 24 due to Summer Fun programs. - Sand Creek Library: Saturdays, 10:30 – 10:55 a.m. - calendar
Stay & Play (1-3 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 1 – 3 with a favorite adult. No registration required.
- Fountain Library: Thursdays, 10:50 – 11:20 a.m. - calendar
Not held in May or Aug. - Cheyenne Mountain Library: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 11 – 11:30 a.m. (Following Toddler Time) - calendar
- Penrose Library: Select Tuesdays, 11 – 11:30 a.m. (After Storytime) - calendar
- May 7, 21
- June 4, 28
- July 2, 16, 30
- Aug. 13, 27
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 in May and Aug., 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
- May 2, 16, 30
- Aug. 1, 15, 29
- Old Colorado City Library: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. - calendar
Not held June 26 or July 24.- May 8, 22
- June 12
- July 10
- Aug. 14, 28
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., - calendar
Not held May 28 and Aug. 27 - High Prairie Library: 1st and 2nd Thursdays, 10 - 11 a.m. - calendar
- May 2, 9
- June 6, 13
- July 11
- Aug. 1, 8
- Library 21c: Select Fridays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
- May 3, 17
- June 7, 21
- July 19
- Aug. 2
- Manitou Springs Library: 2nd Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. - calendar
- May 14
- June 11
- July 9
- Aug. 13
- Penrose Library: Select Tuesdays, 11 – 11:30 a.m. (After Storytime) - calendar
- May 14, 28
- June 11,25
- July 9, 23
- Aug. 6, 20
- Rockrimmon Library: 1st Tuesdays, 10 – 10:45 a.m. - calendar
Not held in May.- June 4
- July 2
- Aug. 6
- Ruth Holley Library: 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. - calendar
- May 3, 17
- June 21
- July 19
- Aug. 2, 16
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
Not held June 10, 24 or July 15 due to Summer Adventure programming - Cheyenne Mountain Library: 2nd and 4th Fridays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
- May 10, 24
- June 14, 28
- July 12, 26
- Aug. 9, 23
- East Library: Thursdays, 9:30 – 10 a.m. and 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held May 30. - High Prairie Library: 3rd, 4th, & 5th Thursdays, 9:30 – 10 a.m. and 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held in May.- June 20, 27
- July 18, 25
- Aug. 15, 22, 29
- Library 21c: Select Fridays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
- May 10
- June 14, 28
- Aug. 9
- Manitou Springs Library: Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. - calendar
Not held May 14, June 11, July 9, or Aug. 13 due to Create & Play. Not held Aug. 20 or 27. - Mobile Library Services: Mondays, 9:30-10:30 at Western Museum of Mining and Industry - calendar
Not held June 10 or July 29 due to Music & Movement Family Dance Party. - Old Colorado City Library: Wed., June 26, 10:30-11:15 a.m. and Wed., July 24, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
- Palmer Lake Library: Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. - calendar
Not held May 24 or July 5. - Penrose Library: Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
- Rockrimmon Library: Tuesdays, 9 – 9:30 a.m. - calendar
Not held Aug. 13, 20, or 27. - Ruth Holley Library: Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11 a.m.- calendar
- Sand Creek library: Wednesdays - calendar
- May 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
- June 12, 11 a.m. - noon
- July 17, 11 a.m. - noon
- Aug. 14, 21, 28, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Ute Pass: Fridays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - calendar
Not held Aug. 23 or 30.
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 y en inglés. Para niños edades 3+ con su adulto favorito.
- Sand Creek Library: 1st Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11 a.m./ El primer miércoles del mes, a las 10:30 hasta 11 de la mañana. - calendar/calendario
- May 1st/1o de mayo, 10:30 - 11 a.m.
- Aug. 7th/7 de agosto, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
