Please note all Pikes Peak Library District facilities will be closed on the following dates and no programs will be held:
- Sep. 2 in observance of Labor Day
- Oct. 7 due to Staff Training
- Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving
- Dec. 24 and 25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day
Baby Time (0 - 12 months)
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. and 11:15 – 12 p.m. - calendar
Not held Nov. 25, Dec. 23 or 30. - Library 21c: Mondays, 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. - calendar
Not held Dec. 23 or 30. - Old Colorado City Library: Select Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. - calendar
Not held in Sept.- Oct. 11, 25
- Nov. 8, 22
- Dec. 13
- Penrose Library: 3rd Mondays, 9:30 – 10 a.m. - calendar
- May 20
- June 17
- July 15
- Aug. 19
Toddler Time (1-2 years)
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 – 10:50 a.m. - calendar
Not held in Dec. 26.- Sept. 12, 26
- Oct. 10, 24
- Nov. 11
- Dec. 12
- East Library: Tuesdays, 9:30 – 9:50 a.m. and 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. - calendar
Not held Nov. 26 or Dec. 31 - Fountain Library: Thursdays, 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. Not held Oct. 31 or Dec. 26. - calendar
Not held Oct. 31 or Dec. 26. - High Prairie Library: Select Tuesdays, 9:30 – 9:50 a.m. and 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. - calendar
Not held Oct. 1, Nov. 26, Dec. 31. - Library 21c: Tuesdays, 9:30 – 9:50 a.m. & 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. - calendar
Not held Dec. 31. - Monument Library: Wednesdays, 9:30 – 9:50 a.m. and 10 – 10:20 a.m. - calendar
Not held Nov. 27. - Old Colorado City Library: Select Wednesdays, 10:30-10:50 a.m. - calendar
Not held in Sept.- Oct. 2, 16, 30
- Nov. 6, 20
- Dec. 4, 18
- Sand Creek Library: Saturdays, 10:30 - 10:55 a.m. - calendar
Not held Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, Dec. 21, 28.
Storytime (3-7 years)
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
- Sept. 13, 27
- Oct. 11, 25
- Nov. 8, 22
- Dec. 13, 27
- Fountain Library: Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held Oct. 29, Nov. 26, or Dec. 31. - East Library: Thursday, 9:30 – 10 a.m. and 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held Dec. 26 - High Prairie Library: Select Thursdays, 9:30 – 10 a.m. and 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held Oct. 31 or Dec. 26.- Sept. 12, 19, 26
- Oct. 10, 17, 24
- Nov. 14, 21
- Dec. 12, 19
- Library 21c: 2nd and 4th Fridays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held Dec. 27.- Sept. 13, 27
- Oct. 11, 25
- Nov. 8, 22
- Dec. 13
- Palmer Lake Library: Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. - calendar
Not held Nov. 29 or Dec. 27. - Penrose Library: Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held Sept. 3 – Oct. 1 due to Family Place Playgroup. - Ruth Holley Library: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. - calendar
Not held Oct. 22, Nov. 12, Nov. 26.- Sept. 10, 24
- Oct. 8
- Dec. 10
- Sand Creek library: Select Wednesdays, 10:30 –11:15 a.m. - calendar
- Sept. 11, 18
- Oct. 9
- Nov. 20
- Dec. 11, 18
- Ute Pass: Fridays, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. - calendar
Not held Dec. 20, 27.
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingües (3 - 7 years/años)
Songs, rhymes, and stories for children ages 3 – 7 and their parents or caregivers. / Canciones, rimas, y cuentos para niños 3 a 7 años y sus padres o sus cuidadores. Este programa se presenta en español e inglés.
- Sand Creek Library - calendar/calendario
- Oct. 2/2 de octubre, 10:30 - 11 a.m.
- Dec. 4/4 de diciembre, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
Sensory Storytime (3 - 12 years)
Join us for a fun and interactive Storytime that is specially created for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory integration challenges.
- Cheyenne Mountain Library: 3rd Saturdays, 1 – 1:30 p.m.
Not held Oct. 19 or Dec. 21.
Create & Play (1-5 years)
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: 2 - 3 p.m. - calendar
Not held Nov. 26 or Dec. 31. - High Prairie Library: 1st Thursdays, 10 - 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held in October.- Sept. 5
- Nov. 7
- Dec. 5
- Library 21c: 1st and 3rd Fridays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
- Sept. 6, 20
- Oct. 4, 18
- Nov. 1, 15
- Dec. 6, 20
- Penrose Library: Select Tuesdays, 11 – 11:30 a.m. (After Storytime) - calendar
- Oct. 8, 22
- Nov. 5, 19
- Dec. 3, 19
Stay & Play (1 - 5 years)
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.
- Cheyenne Mountain Library: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 11 – 11:30 a.m. - calendar
Not held Dec. 26.- Sept. 12, 26
- Oct. 10, 24
- Nov. 11
- Dec. 12
- Fountain Library: Thursdays, 11 – 11:30 a.m. - calendar
Not held Oct. 31 or Dec. 26. - Penrose Library: Select Tuesdays, 11 – 11:30 a.m. (After Storytime) - calendar
- Oct. 15, 29
- Nov. 12, 26
- Dec. 10
Music & Movement (2-3 years)
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 – 10:50 a.m. - calendar
- Sept. 5, 19
- Oct. 3, 17, 31
- Nov. 21
- Dec. 5, 19
- Library 21c: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10 a.m. and 10:30 – 11 a.m. - calendar
Not held Nov. 27 or Dec. 25.- Sept. 11, 25
- Oct. 9, 23
- Nov. 13
- Dec. 11
- Old Colorado City Library: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. - calendar
Not held in Sept.- Oct. 9, 23
- Nov. 13, 27
- Dec. 11
