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.

Learn how to identify foundation and corporate giving programs by matching your organizations mission to foundation's funding preferences.  Participants will be introduced to the Colorado Grants Guide and key search techniques.

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.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation help to anyone, and if you’re 50 and older and can’t afford a tax preparation service we were made especially for you.

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.

Come and join us for a fun new Storytime featuring early literacy activities and stories signed in American Sign Language (ASL) by a Deaf role model, and spoken aloud in English. All children and their family are invited to join in the fun!

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannel boards, puppets, songs and activities.

Winter Adult Reading Program

Make a magical gradient lantern, with an under the sea silhouette!

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!

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.

USCIS Naturalization Ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. and honors individuals becoming naturalized United States citizens.

Join instructor Valerie Paulson for a beginner's yoga class every Thursday at the library. No registration required.

Regular meeting to plan advertising efforts 

PPLD Adult Education Tutor

PPLD Adult Education Tutor

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

Meeting

In this hands-on program, homeschoolers will change the direction and strength of a wrecking ball’s push to solve a problem—How can they knock down a wall of cups without knocking down the paper houses behind them.

2020 marks the 100 year anniversary of the Women's Suffrage Movement. We will be celebrating my making some punny candles in teacups!

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.

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.

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.

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!

Children will build their own electronic crash test dummy using plastic eggs, LEDs, and batteries. Then they will get to test out and build creations to protect their egg dummy. Don't let the dummy's light go out! Ages 7-12 recommended.

Children attending this program will learn about the science behind zip lines and then create a device to carry a ping pong ball or small toy animal along a zip line. For ages 5-12.

LEGO enthusiasts! Join us for our monthly LEGO Build! We’ll provide the LEGOs, you bring the creativity! Open to ages 8-18. Please do not bring your own LEGOs (however, donations are gladly accepted).

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.

A space to come after school where you can hangout, play, create, or even study! Light after school snacks provided. Occurs every Thursday! Ages 8-12.

Create edible "bird's nest" treats (for human consumption!) and make some birdseed ornaments for your feathery friends to eat. Ages 9-15 only.

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To celebrate National Poetry Month, use an old book page and a natural stain to create an amazing up-cycled vintage painting. #PoetryMonth

Teen Advisory Board helps with library programs and events

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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.

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.

Celebrate Earth Month by upcycling old books into planters for succulents. Participants will also learn the basics of succulent care. All supplies will be provided.

Winter Adult Reading Program

Create a wooden keychain with your favorite constellation using piercing tools and jewelry pliers. Shine a flashlight through the keychain to project the constellation on the wall or ground! 

Great Decisions is the largest discussion program on America’s role in world affairs.