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.
All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 4 p.m. on Tue., Dec. 31 and be closed on Wed., Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day.
All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Tue., Dec. 24 and Wed., Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025.
Join local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman in this virtual yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners. Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class.
Learn the uniquely Chinese dance-like Jian (straight sword) and DaoI (broadsword) forms. The Jian sword form is fairly meditative, while the Daol sword form is quite energetic.
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.
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 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.
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.
Register for this class in the ERC for some hands-on fun! Register for one session only please; choose the Wednesday, Thursday, OR the Friday class.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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
When you think of your community, what comes to mind? Learn how to create a fabric collage that celebrates the beauty of our Pikes Peak region. Attendees will create two collages - one for the community art installation, and one to take home!
Explore art techniques including painting and drawing for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided by the Friends of the Rockrimmon Library.
Ages 18+. Registration required for this free program.
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.
Fiction Book Club - The Rooftops of Tehran (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
Cheyenne Mountain Library's Fiction (And More) Book Club is open to all! We will be discussing the book The Rooftops of Tehran by Mahbod Saraji. Feel free to invite friends! Snacks will be provided per member sign up.
Make II Open Hours at Library 21c (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
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 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!
After School Adventures: STEM- Gardening Lab for Kids (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
Get a closer look at seeds and discover multiple ways to use seeds. Make cool things for and from your garden. For ages 5-12.
Smooth line for zip line, ping pong balls or small toy animals, paper cups, cardboard, recycled items, large paper clips, binder clips, pipe cleaners, plastic straws, duct tape, masking tape, weights (flat steel washers), hole punch, misc items -
Your child will paint and decorate oversized cardboard sweet treats like ice cream cones, cookies, and doughnuts! Ages 5-12
This project does not use real food.
AFTERMATH - FREE MATH TUTORING - ALL AGES, ALL LEVELS (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
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.
In this class, you will learn how to create, manipulate, and format a basic spreadsheet in Excel 2010.
Stressing out over finals? Need a break from school? Come relax with our Paws-to-Study therapy dogs at the library! Open to ages 12-18
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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.
If you and your canine best friend are missing the dog park, stop by our Yappy Hour to virtually connect with other dogs and their humans!
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.
In this badging class, learn how to use PPLD’s laser cutter / engraver machines.
Tween Twist Thursday: Ready, Set, Kirigami (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
Fold, snip, and reveal an amazing design! You can choose from a variety of templates based on the ancient art of Japanese paper cutting. When your design is done, you can mount it to make an awesome picture, birthday card, or notebook cover.
*Drop In Watercolor is momentarily paused, and we look forward to hosting it in Spring 2020.*
Let’s geek out! Join our Penrose team each week to discuss your favorite genres/topics in pop culture. Each week we will discuss a different topic.
Join us for an evening of classic horror. Ronnie Burns stars in the 1961 thriller Anatomy of a Psycho filmed here in Colorado Springs. Staff will lead an imbedded chat during the movie.