Weekly meeting of the marketing team.
All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 27 and will be closed on Thu., Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving. The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.
Rockrimmon Library will close on Sun., Dec. 1.
Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025.
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.
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, 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.
Poetry Heals brings therapeutic poetry writing to people living difficult lives. We will write together in groups and individually, sharing tools that are positive, effective, portable and affordable.
Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For ages 2-3 accompanied by a favorite adult.
Did you know that block play increases a child's language development? Drop in to build, balance, stack and crash with a variety of different blocks and other educational toys.
One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.
Struggling with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone? Bring your device and a staff member can assist you in troubleshooting the device.
You must register for one of the five slots available.
Creative programming designed for adults. Registration Required. Ages 18+
Please help ensure that other patrons have the opportunity to participate in this program by only registering for one class session.
These informal gatherings for seniors offer information sharing, networking, discussions and coffee.
All are welcome. No registration required.
Drop into the ERC between 10 a.m. and noon to make Shrinky Dinks! Draw or trace your designs onto special plastic, we’ll pop them in the oven, and then watch them transform into amazing charms. Turn your designs into key chains and jewelry.
Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! Join us for this special storytime involving music and movement, aimed at ages 2 and 3 years old.
Did you know that block play increases a child's language development? Drop in to build, balance, stack and crash with a variety of different blocks and other educational toys.
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, 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.
It may be spring break, but there's still time for one more blast of cold temperatures - liquid nitrogen cold!
Children ages three and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, songs and activities.
Celebrate our natural environment! Experience a visit with a variety of snakes from Nature's Educators. Discover how to identify which snakes are venomous, learn what snakes eat, find out where they live, and how they find their prey.
Programs for adults of all abilities. Free your inner songbird! Choose a tune and we'll play the music to back you up. Props will be provided. Please call Taryn at ext. 6133 for more information.
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 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.
This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.
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 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.
Are you frustrated with your smartphone? Confused by the Internet? Come get your questions answered about your smartphone, tablet, computer or eReader.
Join us in the Makerspace for some Spring Break fun as we make shrinky dinks and buttons!
Learn to code with Google! Using an evaluated curriculum from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding. The theme of this camp is "Friends". Ages 9-15 only.
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.
Mark Hellerstein presents a program of laughs, music, audience participation, a touch of magic and storytelling for of all ages. Families will enjoy silly hand puppets and a full stage marionette show of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Join other intermediate to native speakers to practice your German conversation skills!
Please note this group is not the best fit for beginning speakers.
Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!
To celebrate National Poetry Month, we will create custom magnetic poetry sets! All materials will be provided. #PoetryMonth
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Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. All abilities welcome in this drop-in children's program.
Let your child practice reading and build fluency by reading to a Paws to Read dog.
Help choose and run library programs, events, and create displays for the teen area!
Each Tuesday will feature something different for teens to enjoy including snacks, board and video games and crafts.
Have something you'd love to do for Teen Tuesday? Call or email Joe to see if your idea could be featured!
The most stunning and valuable jewels ever created are being shown in an art gallery, and only YOU are brave enough and bold enough to liberate them. You have 45 minutes to infiltrate the gallery, steal the jewels, and escape!
Turn an old book into something beautiful! Learn paper folding techniques on a project to take home and display. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/rh2ozk2, call (719) 531-6333, or visit your local Library.
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 for a free yoga class. Certified instructors will take you through a non-heated Vinyasa yoga flow class emphasizing basic poses, correct alignment, and breathing techniques.
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.
Join us for conversation and fun, no registration required.
Play D&D with other teens, led by volunteer Dragon Masters. No experience is required. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/vms6qq3, call (719) 531-6333, or visit East Library or Library 21c.