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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Space is limited.
Make easy arts and crafts.
For adults of all abilities. Wheelchair accessible. Caregivers must remain present to assist their clients.
Decorate a postcard and give it to your Valentine!
A short read-aloud session for preschoolers.
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. Space is limited.
Join us for a creative and fun project to make and take. Space is limited. Registration Required
Meeting to discuss video walls
Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners with local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. (Yoga blanket, yoga strap, and two yoga blocks recommended.)
Brainstorming new project management process
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.
During Open Hours, the SA 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.
Discover a long-ago world where time is read by water, stories are written in pictures, and the most extravagant buildings are tombs. Spark your child’s interest in history by way of simple STEAM activities.
Adult crafter's meet to chat and work on an individual project
Held in the Adult Reading Area -- If you've attended one of Theresa Pingel's and Jo Golden's paper crafting classes in the past, you know how much fun they are. Each participant will take home 2 finished projects. Beginners are welcome!
Teens and Tweens - drop in to the library for something fun to do! We'll have a different activity available every week.
For ages 9-18
Your child can practice reading and build fluency by reading to a specially trained Paws to Read dog.
Meet this special dog in the Children's Area.
Help us celebrate Squirrel Appreciation Day (January 21) today by making an adorable paper cup squirrel. Designed for school-age kids, this come-and-go program takes place during open hours in the ERC on select Mondays.
Come stop by the ERC! Located on the upper floor of East Library. Call 531.6333 x1416 if you have any questions.
Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! Some Anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Cosplay welcome!
Love Video Games? From next generation to old school classics, and board games, stop by and play for a while! Recommended ages 7-12.
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.
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.
Children practice reading and building fluency by reading to a Paws-to-Read dog.
Your child will learn all about sound and then make their very own kazoo, harmonica, and lid banjo. For ages 5 - 12.
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.
This class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.
Creative programming designed for adults.
Paint rocks about your favorite books or create fun snowflake designs. Leave them somewhere for someone to find or keep it for yourself.
Registration Required. Ages 16+
Come stitch in community. Join our knitters, crocheters, piecers, and cross stitchers for an hour and a half of conversation, stitching, help, and tea! Beginners welcome with yarn and needles available for use during session.