Consumer Health

Weekly meeting of the marketing team. 

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.

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.

Creative programming designed for adults. Registration Required. Ages 18+

Decoupage bunny silhouettes to decorate your home this Spring.

These informal gatherings for seniors offer information sharing, networking, discussions and coffee.

All are welcome. No registration required.

You can now drop items off at the Pikes Peak Library District - Sand Creek Library on TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS from 10am-2pm! Drop off is located at the back entrance of the library.
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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.

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.

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 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.

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannel boards, puppets, songs and activities, followed by a small craft. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sound

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

A children’s librarian will lead an art, craft, or experiment project with items that can be found in a cupboard. Can’t make it live? You can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you.

Children ages three and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, 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.

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.

Join this free book discussion that meets the first Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2 p.m.

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.

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime that is specially created for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory integration challenges. Call 531-6333 x1527 if you have any questions.

Are you frustrated with your smartphone? Confused by the Internet? Come get your questions answered about your smartphone, tablet, computer or eReader.

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.

Join us for a virtual book discussion.. Share what you have been reading and get recommendations from other readers. Also learn about PPLD’s resources to help you find your next great read! Use the link below to join the discussion.

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!

Interested in volunteering for the library? Come to Advisory Board to learn about upcoming programs you can volunteer at, or help plan future programs. Either way, your feedback is appreciated!

Snacks and drinks provided. 

Join us in the Teen Space where we will provide laptops for your use and snacks will be provided! For ages 12 - 18. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/uaqx444, call (719) 531-6333, or visit Penrose Library.

Monthly meeting of the teen advisory board to determine programs for the Old Colorado City Library teens. Join TAB in the downstairs community room and be heard.

Contact Joe for more information.

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.

Play Candyland like you've never played it - in full size!  Will you be the one to find King Kandy?

Ages 12-18.

Registration required.

Please arrive on time.

Participants will make a bird’s nest treat out of Chow Mein noodles and melted chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. There will be egg candies and peeps to go in the nests.

B-I-N-G-O! We'll be playing BINGO and have prizes for the winners! Snacks will be provided. For ages 12 - 18.

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

Ages 12-18 only.

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Celebrate Earth Month by using clay, dirt, and seeds to make "seed bombs" of native Colorado wildflowers!  Once the seed bombs dry, you can take them out to do some guerilla gardening!

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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 Census Staff will be there to help patrons with questions and self-response census. 

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 other teen authors at the Creative Writing Club! We meet monthly to help each other revise our work, find publishing opportunities, and grow as writers! For ages 12 - 18. For more information call (719) 531-6333 or visit Monument Library.

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.