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.
Explore and discover the secret life of owls, learning about their nightly forays into fields and forests, and understanding their unusual digestive systems through hands-on owl pellet dissection!
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!
Sand Creek Makerspace Open Hours (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
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.
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.
Head to your library to pick up a free book for your 4 year old April 13-26, 2020! Attend a special Storytime to hear the 2020 One Book Colorado winner and do fun interactive activities geared towards the winning title!
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities.
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.
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.
In honor of Shakepeare's Birthday, come watch this fun adaptation.
10-week LENA Start parent session in partnership with CPCD.
KidsMAKE: Painting With Household Objects (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
Attendees will experiment with using various household items as paintbrushes and explore the different shapes and patterns that can be created.
In this 2 hour group badging class, learn how to use PPLD’s CNC router. After the completion of this class, participants will be able to use the library’s CNC on their own during Open Hours in the makerspace at Library 21c.
Join us for a film discussion every Friday at 4pm! Each week we will feature 5 different film selections from Kanopy. You will have all week to watch the film, then join us for the discussion Fridays at 4pm.
Join us for an after school adventure! You provide the imagination, we provide the supplies. Something new every week!
Friday night is movie night! Join PPLD on Fridays for weekly movie discussions. Each week we will feature several movies from PPLD’s streaming movie service, Kanopy, then host curated discussions about the selected movies.
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.
Join us for a film discussion! Each week we will feature 5 different film selections from Kanopy. You will have all week to watch the film, then join us for the discussion.
Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.
Join us for a film discussion every Friday at 4pm! Each week we will feature 5 different film selections from Kanopy and Hoopla. You will have all week to watch the film, then join us for the discussion Fridays at 4pm.
Become the VSCO girl of your dreams (or court one) and create your very own handsewn scrunchie! Ages 12-18 only. Registration required.
#teenssew #teensmake
Enjoy an art exhibit inspired by poetry and even meet some of the artists.
Share or listen to poetry in the Recording Studio. (Bring a USB to take your recording home too).
Kids Make Art: "Balloon" Dog Paintings (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
This project, inspired by Jeff Koons’ iconic Balloon Dog series, is just plain fun!