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.
Manitou Springs Library will be temporarily closed starting Fri., Nov. 1 to prepare for its move to its newly renovated Carnegie Library building which will open in early 2025.
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.
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 sho
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 sho
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannel boards, puppets, songs and activities.
Create funky, active art in the style of
For parents/caregivers and children 1-3 years old.
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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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 sho
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.
Join instructor Valerie Paulson for a beginner's yoga class every Thursday at the library. No registration required.
Regular meeting to plan advertising efforts
If you have reached the end of your watch list or reading list and need a few new recommendations, join us on Facebook Mondays and Thursdays for some real-time suggestions.
PPLD Adult Education Tutor
PPLD Adult Education Tutor
Homeschool @ High Prairie: Ute Knowledge: STEM Challenges
Homeschoolers investigate how the Ute Indians used science, technology, engineering, and math to survive and thrive in the Rocky Mountains.
Meeting
Orion, the Hunter, is one of the few constellations that looks like what it is supposed to be. It is not hard to envision a hunter holding a shield and a sword, defending himself against a charging Taurus the Bull. Constellations tell stories.
Back by popular demand, cut recycled bottles into cute cat (or other animal) shapes to get your container garden started. Make a label too!
Ages 18+
Registration preferred
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!
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.
Join us after school to experiment with art and science! For school age children 5-12 years old with a favorite adult.
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.
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.
Tired of the same old instant ramen? Come learn some quick, easy ways to spice up your ramen, then sample the results! Food waiver required. Ages 12-18. Registration required.
Bring something you're working on and hang out and have snacks while working on your art! Trade ideas and see what other teens are working on. We'll also have some art supplies out if you'd like to try something new!
For ages 12-18
Teen Advisory Board helps with library programs and events
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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.
Want to publish your own book? Learn more about self-publishing opportunities with the Library, such as Indie Author Project, Indie Author Day, and Mountain of Authors.
Great Decisions is the largest discussion program on America’s role in world affairs.