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.
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.
Brainstorming how to promote the Census, facts & figures documents
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 the tools to use to start or grow your business or look for a job.
This will cover industry outlook, competition, vendors, and target markets. It will also cover financing options, marketing and advertising.
Learn the uniquely Chinese dance-like Jian (straight sword) and DaoI (broadsword) forms. The Jian sword form is fairly meditative, while the Daol sword form is quite energetic.
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.
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you're interested!
One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to 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.
One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join Barbara Mills from Springs French Music Lingua for a unique program that teaches French to children ages 8 and under using a fun mix of music, movement, art, drama and storytelling!
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannel boards, puppets, songs and activities.
Part 2. Registration must be made for part 1 which occurs on Tuesday, January 14 at 10 a.m.
FOL meeting
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you’re interested!
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, songs, and activities.
One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to 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.
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.
Discussing advertising for 2020
PPLD Adult Education Tutor
Join us for an after school adventure: jigsaw puzzles, table games, art projects and more. This program is for school aged kids and their siblings.
Celebrate 100 years of the Women's Suffrage Movement and the passing of women's right to vote by making thematic brooches. We'll offer a low-sew option and a pendant option.
Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!
Join us after school to experiment with art and science!
What is it? Using the scientific method, your child will test and identify common mystery substances in this hands-on program. For ages 5 - 12.
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.
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
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.
Join us to learn the basics of 3D modeling in TinkerCAD and use those skills to create a personalized luggage tag or key chain. You will leave with the file and a coupon to print it for free at any Makerspace in the library district.
Make your own Minecraft masterpiece or a magical modern memento! You will draw your own mosaic design, or copy an example, and fill it in with square stickers.
Ages 9-12.
Coffee = life. Customize a coffee mug with vinyl stickers and then learn how to hand sew a cute sleeve for it! All supplies provided. Ages 12 - 18. Registration 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.
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.
Make your very own ice cream and slushies! As an added bonus, we will be taste-testing Oreos and you get to vote for the best flavor! For ages 9-12.
*Drop In Watercolor is momentarily paused, and we look forward to hosting it in Spring 2020.*
Group badging class where you will learn how to use the Laser Cutter / Engraver.
Title: Impeachment and Impeachers: A 19th Century Perspective.
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.