All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Tue., Dec. 24 and Wed., Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

Virtual LENA Start

Event Type:

Kids, Family Library Programs, Virtual Program

Age Group:

Kids 0-5, Family
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Event Details

Do you have a child between the ages of 0-32 months? Do you wonder how much you talk with your child? LENA Start is a 11-week, virtual program that will increase your child’s language development. Families will receive a “talk pedometer” that counts the number of words, conversational turns, and electronics your child hears in a day. We will meet weekly to give you tips on how to increase conversational turns. For more information contact Evan Childress, echildress@ppld.org. Pre-registration REQUIRED.

THIS 11-WEEK VIRTUAL PROGRAM INCLUDES A MANDATORY IN-PERSON ORIENTATION SESSION. THE MANDATORY IN-PERSON ORIENTATION IS AT A LIBRARY LOCATION ON 

  • Tuesday, September 6, noon - 1 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 7, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

LENA Start is offered on different days. These are separate cohort sessions. You may only register for one session series. If you would like to register for an in-person session, please visit ppld.org/LENAStart. Open to residents of El Paso County and Teller County only. If you have previously completed the LENA Start program, you are not eligible to participate again.