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.
High Prairie Library will be closed on Fri., June 6 for a water heater replacement.
The Regional History & Genealogy department will be closed on Sat., June 7 and Sat., June 14 to host the 2025 Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium.
East Library will begin an elevator modernization on Wed., March 12.
The Library will remain open, but the 2nd floor will only have stair access. Visit ppld.org/east-library-improvements for more information.
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 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.
What can we learn by "walking on eggs" and collaborating to design and build a shelter? Find out as you eggs-periment and build in this engaging program where you will explore firsthand different kinds of engineering in order to mak
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.
PPLD Library Explorer programs serve adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. Join the GO TEAM therapy dogs to unwind after the holidays and kick off the new year!
The Old Colorado City Book Group meets monthly. Check attached pdf or call us for this month's title. Light refreshments offered, but feel free to bring your own lunch and join us in a lively discussion!
One on One
PPLD Adult Education Tutor
We welcome everyone who wants to spin or learn about spinning. There will be extra spinning wheels and fiber so drop-ins have the opportunity to give it a try. This is a fun way to get to know other spinners and all levels are welcome.
What makes sound? How does it travel? Come and enjoy an interactive program about the basics of sound.
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.
Meeting
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.
Celebrate the Chinese New Year by creating a work of string art with this year's celebrated animal.
Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!
Your child will paint, string, and wrap while creating a beautiful mobile that can be displayed in your home. For ages 5-12.
Join us after school to experiment with art and science!
Your child will experiment with balloons and different materials as they learn about static electricity while having a shockingly fun time! For ages 5-12.
Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! We will decide what to watch together!
Ages 12-18. Some Anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Snacks provided, cosplay welcome!
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.
Your child will experiment with balloons and different materials as they learn about static electricity while having a shockingly fun time! For ages 8-12.
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.
Creative programming designed for adults.
Decorate a jar and fill it with messages of positive thoughts and memories. Start putting memories for the year inside so you can read them at the end of 2020.
A conversation group for non-native speakers who wish to practice German. Some German language skills are recommended. For questions about this group, please email jgoodwin@ppld.org.
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.