Day Calendar

Training

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Informal English language conversation groups for adults who speak some English (intermediate to advanced levels). Group meets once a week for two hours, no registration required, and no cost involved.

During Open Hours, the Sand Creek Makerspace is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis.

Begin your Tai Chi journey HERE with the Basics. Class is 45 minutes long. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing. Everyone welcome. Learn from Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor.

Social group connecting people with resources, conversation, and support.

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you're interested!

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For two and three-year-old children, with a favorite adult.

This program gives toddlers an introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading. (For one and two-year olds and caregivers.) Approximately 20 minutes.

Join us to create a masterpiece good enough to eat, inspired by the iconic Valentine candy conversation hearts. We will be using several techniques and mediums to create colorful works that give the optical illusion of depth.

Fun music & movement for adults of all abilities. Please call 719-531-6333 X 6313 for more information.

All seniors are welcome to share conversation and a cup of coffee in this casual discussion group.

This program gives an introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading for 1 and 2-year-old children and caregivers.

This program gives toddlers an introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading. (For one and two-year olds and caregivers.) Approximately 20 minutes.

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

45 minute class with Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor. For first-timers: You must take the Tai Chi Basics course.

1- and 2-year-old children, with a favorite adult, enjoy rhymes, music and movement, and a few short books.

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you’re interested!

For parents/caregivers and children 1-3 years old. Please join us for this enjoyable five week playgroup where you will spend time together, play, make friends and speak one-on-one with specialists in child development.

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For two and three-year-old children, with a favorite adult.

A short read-aloud session for preschoolers.

Young children, with a favorite adult, experience new stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, activities, and crafts.

Stories and more for children ages 3 and up. Check your branch or the Children’s Department for Storytime themes.

Join us for open-ended play! 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 years old. No registration required.

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

Children ages 3-5, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, songs, and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with sounds, rhythm, and rhyme in a playful environment.

Stay and play every Wednesday from 11a.m. to 12 p.m. immediately following Toddler Time in the Children's Area.

45 minute class with Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor. For first-timers: You must take the Tai Chi Basics course.

Come stop by the ERC! Located on the upper floor of East Library. Call 531.6333 x1416 if you have any questions. Learn more at ppld.org/erc.

Join us for a FREE hour-long yoga class. Please bring your own mat. No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Please consult your physician prior to participation in this program.

Kiddo Yoga, taught by local yoga instructor Leigh Spector-Schultz, offers routines that provide movement, silly play, and dance. Kids, parents, and caregivers can move together with the poses, make silly noises, and dance freely during the class.

Bring a lunch or a snack and join us for a discussion of, "Olive Kitteridge" by Elizabeth Strout.

Rated: PG; 118 min.

Bring your lunch and enjoy a FREE movie at the library. Don't worry, we'll have popcorn and lemonade too.

45 minute class with Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor. For first-timers: You must take the Tai Chi Basics course.

Are you frustrated with your smartphone? Confused by the Internet? Come get your questions answered about your smartphone, tablet, computer or eReader.

Learn how to advance your skills in book folding and create a more advanced design.  The two hour intermediate class will build on the skills presented in the basic class.

Learn how to create, edit, and format a basic spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel 2016. Prerequisite: experience using a computer. Registration required.

An all-ages knitting group that meets every Wednesday in the Study Room. Practice materials are provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own materials! Some instruction provided for those new to the world of knitting.

Library Services menu revision meeting.

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!

Is math homework getting you down? Are finals freaking you out? Do you need to brush up before the ACT, SAT, or GED? Our experienced math tutors can help you improve your grades and take the stress out of math.

Practice reading aloud and improve your fluency by sharing a story with one of our loveable Paws to Read dogs!

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read dogs!

Children practice reading and building fluency by reading to a Paws- to-Read dog.

Follow us down the rabbit hole for this Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party! In honor of Lewis Carroll's birthday, we'll be using alcohol inks to create Cheshire Cat-inspired art along with tealight candles.

Your child will learn all about sound and then make their very own kazoo, harmonica, and lid banjo. For ages 5 - 12. Registration is required. 

Celebrate Colorado’s natural environment by collaborating on a winter aspen grove art piece to display in your library! We will use pastels and paper to make our own mini aspen groves that will be combined into a community masterpiece.

During Open Hours MAKE @ East is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis.

For adults wanting to improve their workplace and every day English language skills. Classes provide instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Registration is required.

Monthly public meeting for Pikes Peak Genealogy Society. Public is welcome

Play D&D with other teens, led by volunteer Dragon Masters.

Informal English language conversation groups for adults who speak some English (intermediate to advanced levels). Group meets once a week for two hours, no registration required, and no cost involved.

Join us for an hour-long gentle flowing practice, perfect for beginning yogis or those who have an established practice. The 2nd Wednesday of each month will be a Yin style practice.

Learn to create your own 3D designs with the free software Tinkercad!