Training

Library laptops are available for use in our downstairs meeting room. Library staff will be on hand either to assist with personal projects from job skills to Microsoft Office products, or provide practice materials on computer basics.

Learn about business resource tools to help you start or grow a business. You will learn all you need to be able to write a business plan or decide if becoming an entrepreneur is right for you.

Learn how to maximize the Foundation Directory Online tools to identify potential grants.  The database provides information to include grant recipients, their location, dollar amounts granted, and suggested funders.  Class designed for

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.

PPLD Adult Education High School Equivalency (HSE) program offers free classes for adults. Using trained instructors, we will help students who need to obtain GED, HiSET, or TASC credentials, which are the alternative to a high school diploma.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation help to anyone, and if you’re 50 and older and can’t afford a tax preparation service we were made especially for you.

In this 2 hour group badging class, learn how to use PPLD’s CNC router. After the completion of this class, participants will be able to use the library’s CNC on their own during Open Hours in the makerspace at Library 21c.

Join instructor Valerie Paulson for a beginner's yoga class every Thursday at the library. No registration required.

Bi-Weekly check-in to make sure the marketing team is on track for Summer Adventure deliverables 

Adult Education tutoring-Rhonda Greder and Aree Duncan

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

Meeting

Join us each month to discuss your favorite genres/topics in pop culture. Each month we will discuss a new topic! Snacks, games and prizes will be provided.

Topics (so far):

January - New Year, New Pop Culture 

Are you thinking about retiring in the next few years? Are you unsure about how health insurance and Medicare will affect you once you turn 65? Are you helping your parents navigate their Medicare coverage?

IMPORTANT:

We are sorry for the inconvenience, but due to staff changes we have to cancel our ESL orientations next week. If you have any questions please contact the Adult Education office (719)531-6333 x1225. Thank you!

PPLD Adult Education High School Equivalency (HSE) program offers free classes for adults. Using trained instructors, we will help students who need to obtain GED, HiSET, or TASC credentials, which are the alternative to a high school diploma.

Speak English groups are informal English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills. Each group meets once a week for two hours. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.

Speak English groups are informal English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills. Each group meets once a week for two hours. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.

*Drop In Watercolor is momentarily paused, and we look forward to hosting it in Spring 2020.*

The Mystery Lovers Book Group at Library 21c meets the 3rd Thursday January-November in B4 (New Room for 2020.) In December, we meet on the 2nd Thursday, December 10.

Join us! Drop ins welcome.