REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join Cinthia Frame from Colorado Springs Music Lingua in a unique program that teaches Spanish to children ages 8 and under using a fun mix of music, movement, art, drama, and storytelling.
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.
Come and make a fun art project! Joint program between the ERC and MAKE @ East. Registration required. Please register each child that will be attending. Parents and caregivers are expected to attend.
Are you frustrated with your smartphone? Confused by the Internet? Come get your questions answered about your smartphone, tablet, computer or eReader.
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.
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.
Storytimes at the library introduce children ages 3 through 7 to picture books, flannel board stories, finger plays, music, art, poetry, film, and puppetry.
No registration required for this free event.
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
A children’s librarian will invite you to join in a sing-along and then read a children’s book. Can’t make it live? You can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you.
Learn how to make some super easy peanut butter cookies with Young Adult Librarian Cathy.
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.
Homeschool @ Palmer Lake Library: Wrecking Ball Engineering (Cancelled due to COVID-19) Challenge
In this hands-on program, homeschoolers will change the direction and strength of a wrecking ball’s push to solve a problem—How can they knock down a wall of cups without knocking down the paper houses behind them.
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.
10 week LENA Start parent session in partnership with CPCD.
Join us for an after school adventure! You provide the imagination, we provide the supplies. Something new every week! Today we are making fire and ice pendants. Ages 7-12.
Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.
All potential Summer Adventure volunteers are asked to take part in a 15-minute interview for their position.
Contact Joe at jpaisley@ppld.org for an interview schedule.
Join us for a film discussion each week! 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.