*If person missed Orientation Day 1, CAN'T attend Day 2.*
To attend any GED class, you have to come to the orientation first.
*Orientation will take two days to complete.
*Not necessary to pre-register, just show up.
All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 4 p.m. on Tue., Dec. 31 and be closed on Wed., Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you're interested!
Come learn of all the adventures your stuffed animal went on during their sleepover! Create a keepsake scrapbook and stay for Storytime at 10:30 for even more fun!
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.
Program runs from 10:00 to 10:20 a.m. 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.
One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.
Fun music & movement for adults of all abilities. Please call 719-531-6333 X 6313 for more information.
Inspired by Dutch artist Ton Schulten, artists will design unique villages using geometric and organic shapes. They will pop with tints and shades of warm and cool colors that will brighten up any winter day!
All seniors are welcome to share conversation and a cup of coffee in this casual discussion group.
45 minute class with Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor. For first-timers: You must take the Tai Chi Basics course.
A short read-aloud session for preschoolers.
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.
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.
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you’re interested!
1- and 2-year-old children, with a favorite adult, enjoy rhymes, music and movement, and a few short books.
One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.
Young children, with a favorite adult, experience new stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, activities, and crafts.
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.
Stories and more for children ages 3 and up. Check your branch or the Children’s Department for Storytime themes.
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.
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 snack and join us for a discussion of "Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West" by Dorothy Wickenden
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.
Rated:PG; 123 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 navigate, customize and use Windows 10. Bring your Windows 10 laptop or device or use our Windows 10 PC. 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.
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 Therapy dogs!
Children practice reading and building fluency by reading to a Paws- to-Read dog.
Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read dogs!
What is it? Using the scientific method, your child will test and identify common mystery substances in this hands-on program, and meet local author and science enthusiast, Jeff Gonyea! For Ages 9-12.
Joe provides the marshmallows and materials. You provide the ingenuity to make catapults to barrage your fellow teens and tweens in an epic, tasty battle finish to the finish!
Children will explore the science of motion, conduct experiments with balloons, build a marshmallow catapult, and create their own mini "hovercraft". For ages 6 - 12. Registration is required.
Learn the basics of hand sewing and make your very own mini pillow decorated with a snowflake! For ages 9 - 12.
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.
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.
Play D&D with other teens, led by volunteer Dragon Masters.
Monthly public meeting for Pikes Peak Genealogy Society. Public is welcome
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.