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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.

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!

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.

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.

Design and create unique sculptures inspired by glass artist Dale Chihuly.  Experiment with organic shapes and bold colors in creating individual pieces for an East Library collaborative installation to be hung for the month of April!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bring a lunch or a snack and join us for a discussion of "The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin

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.

Bring your lunch and enjoy a FREE movie at the library. Don't worry, we'll have popcorn and lemonade too.

Rated: PG-13; 152 min.

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.

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.

This engaging program introduces children to Mo Willems’s Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs, a laugh-out-loud funny version of a classic tale!

Learn how to navigate, customize and use Windows 10. Bring your Windows 10 laptop or device or use our Windows 10 PC. Registration required.

When you think of your community, what comes to mind? Learn how to create a fabric collage that celebrates the beauty of our Pikes Peak region. Attendees will create two collages - one for the community art installation, and one to take home!

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.

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!

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.

Have the winter blues? Come and join adults and teens (age 12 and older) in the community for some ukulele playing.

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!

Become the VSCO girl of your dreams (or court one) and create your own hand-sewn scrunchie! Ages 12-18 only.

Snacks provided.

#teenssew #teensmake

Winter Adult Reading Program

Take turns reading a classic myth together around the table, while enjoying a pizza meal!

Spring is for the birds! Come create edible bird's nest treats, and then make some birdseed ornaments for your feathery friends to eat as well. For ages 9-12. 

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! Ages 12-18. Some Anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Snacks provided, cosplay welcome!

#Fandom

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.

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.

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.

Sessions are taught by meteorologists from the National Weather Service office in Pueblo, CO. Learn basic weather concepts, fundamentals of storm structure, what and how to report, and severe weather safety.

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.

March is Women's History month!

Join PPLD as we welcome Gail Murphy, Colorado's Rosie the Riveter, as portrayed by author and historian Gail Beaton.

Please join us for a very special Story Project and help us celebrate the Knights of Columbus Hall's opening week!  

Free Admission

Storytellers:

John Spears - CEO and Chief Librarian, PPLD