Meeting
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.
Are you frustrated with your smartphone? Confused by the Internet? Come get your questions answered about your smartphone, tablet, computer or eReader.
Have questions about the 2020 US Census? Come by and talk with a staff member; we are happy to help answer your questions.
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.
Join this lively group of hand crafters to share ideas, socialize, and, of course, work on a project!
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.
One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.
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.
A short read-aloud session for preschoolers.
Children ages five and under (and their grown-ups) are invited to catch a wave and party down at the beach with us! Shorts, shades, and other appropriate beach wear are encouraged.
Music and movement for twos and threes and a caring adult. Families welcome.
One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.
Mark Hellerstein presents a program of laughs, music, audience participation, a touch of magic and storytelling for of all ages.
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities.
It may be Spring Break, but there's still time for one more blast of cold temperatures - liquid nitrogen cold! Find out what -322°F is like and what it can do to ordinary things as we demonstrate some really Cool Science!
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.
Ages 0-5 with caring adult
PPLD Adult Education Tutoring.
Bring your child ages 2-5 for a special art project!
Learn Qi Gong with Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor. No experience necessary. Everyone welcome. philipselva@yahoo.com
45 minute class with Certified Tai Chi Instructor Philip Selva. philipselva@yahoo.com
Please consult your physician prior to participation in this program.
Sparkles, paint and paper - "Oh My!" Create unique mixed-media cards to have on hand for birthdays, thank you's or just because; made from upcycled materials such as brown paper bags, corrugated cardboard and fun vintage paper.
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.
Come enjoy free popcorn and a movie
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. For All Ages.
Show off your creativity with this family event. Please do not bring your own LEGOs and all masterpieces remain at the library. (However, donations are gladly accepted!) Join us on the fourth Friday of the month.
Winter Adult Reading Program
Take turns reading a classic myth together around the table, while enjoying a pizza meal!
Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.
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.
Your child will use process art to create a colorful sensory tile with fun, assorted materials and a vinyl record that they can display at home! Ages 5-12