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.
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.
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.
Music and Movement for 2 and 3 Year-Olds (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For two and three-year-old children, with a favorite adult.
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. Space is limited.
Programs for adults of all abilities
A short read-aloud session for preschoolers.
Children’s staff from around the district host a sing-along and read a children’s book. Videos premiere at 10:30 a.m. each week!
Monday Morning Movie! Come join us for a movie! Refreshments will be provided. Movie selection TBA.
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. Space is limited.
Make marbled paper using shaving cream and paint or food coloring! Join us every Monday for a new craft.
Beginning and Intermediate Yoga (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners with local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. (Yoga blanket, yoga strap, and two yoga blocks recommended.)
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.
Sand Creek Makerspace Open Hours (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
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.
Explore, knead, roll, and mold with Playdough in this drop-in program. For ages 0 - 5.
#ImagineYourStory #Ages0-5 #SummerAdventure #earlyliteracy
Adult crafter's meet to chat and work on an individual project
Come join Steve for an interactive family romp filled with music, humor, as he performs his hit songs. Be prepared to laugh and sing, and bring your dancing shoes! For all ages.
KidsMAKE: See-Through Postcards (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Kids make see-through postcards with colorful and fun collage pieces, add a stamp, and say “Hello” from Colorado! This non-traditional postcard really can navigate the postal system! For ages 5 - 12.
Children focus on two Reggio-inspired practices - the use of loose parts and other inspiring materials and the role of collaboration and co-construction. They can work together or alone to create geometric art. For ages 5 - 12.
Your child can practice reading and build fluency by reading to a specially trained Paws to Read dog.
Meet this special dog in the Children's Area.
Designed for school-age kids, this come-and-go program takes place during open hours in the ERC on most Mondays in June and July. Each program features a different art, craft, or STEM activity. No registration required.
Come stop by the ERC! Located on the upper floor of East Library. Call 531.6333 x1416 if you have any questions.
Learn to code with Google! Using an evaluated curriculum from the computer scientists at Google, learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding.
Join us for a fun and interactive storytime that is specially created for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory integration challenges.
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.
Children practice reading and building fluency by reading to a Paws-to-Read dog.
Teens Make: Fantastic Beasts and How to Paint Them (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
I solemnly swear that you'll paint something magical in this program! Learn a tracing technique and paint the mythological creature of your choice. #SummerAdventure #ImagineYourStory
Are you thinking about retiring in the next few years? Are you unsure about how health insurance and Medicare will affect you once you turn 65? Are you helping your parents navigate their Medicare coverage?
Are you thinking about retiring in the next few years? Are you unsure about how health insurance and Medicare will affect you once you turn 65? Are you helping your parents navigate their Medicare coverage?
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.
Sewing: Visible Mending Clothes Clinic (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Before you give up on your old clothes, join us to learn garment mending skills and give your existing wardrobe an upgrade!
Come stitch in community. Join our knitters, crocheters, piecers, and cross stitchers for an hour and a half of conversation, stitching, help, and tea! Beginners welcome with yarn and needles available for use during session.
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-t