Play the ukulele? Even a little? This open session is intended for people 12 and older. All skill levels are welcome! Please bring your instrument and music stand. Call Palmer Lake Library for more information:
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.
Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!
PPLD Adult Education Tutoring.
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.
Create Together: Spring Maker in Residence (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
When you think of your community, what comes to mind?
Young children, with a favorite adult, experience new stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, activities, and crafts. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
A children’s librarian will lead a “Baby/Toddler Time” program that focuses on songs and rhymes. Can’t make it live? You can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you.
PPLD supports life long learning and the creative potential of all individuals. Join us in this monthly programming that will stretch your imagination and reach beyond your current success! Call the library for further detail
Drumming with Bob Hall (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
Enjoy a hands on drumming adventure with Bob Hall from The Kusogea Nobi Drum Ensemble. This is an energizing, interactive experience for all ages.
Come to this special storytime, enjoy doggy themed stories, crafts, and practice reading with our furry friend Luna.
Restorative Yoga sessions, taught by local Yoga Instructor Leigh Schultz-Spector, are designed to focus on restoring, relaxing, and resolving clarity of both the body and mind.
Tell your own six word story to the library! A famous example from Ernest Hemingway: For sale: Baby shows, never worn.
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 fellow cat enthusiasts, and hopefully a few extroverted cats, for a virtual cat cafe! Meet nearby cats and their humans, learn how cats and their humans are making the most of time at home, and challenges everyone may be facing.
Join us for to watch a free film! Snacks provided. Ages 12-18. Some titles shown may be PG-13.
Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Cafe!
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.
Binders Keepers is a bi-monthly meeting for bookbinding enthusiasts or wannabes. We meet to share creative ideas, techniques, skills, and of course, handmade books. Every meeting also includes a demonstration that is relevant to bookbinding.
Did you ever wonder what it is like to pet a horse or a goat? Take the opportunity to get to know a variety of barnyard friends in this interactive program from Wishing Star Farm. Ages 0 - 12
KIDSMAKE: "BALLOON" DOG PAINTINGS (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
This project, inspired by Jeff Koons’ iconic Balloon Dog series, is just plain fun!
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.
Group badging class where you will learn how to use the Laser Cutter / Engraver.
Sean Gaskell (Cancelled due to COVID-19)
Join Sean Gaskell for a musical performance featuring traditional songs on the Kora, a 21 string harp that he learned how to play throughout the course of multiple visits to its homeland in Gambia, West Africa.