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.
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.
Once Upon a Sign: ASL Storytime (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Come and join us for a fun new Storytime featuring early literacy activities and stories signed in American Sign Language (ASL) by a Deaf role model, and spoken aloud in English. All children and their family are invited to join in the fun!
Summer Fun: The Tales of a Juggling Bard (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Ann Lincoln creates a one-woman Renaissance Faire as she imagines what it would be like to be a magical, juggling storyteller. Enjoy laughter, magic, juggling, and live animals in this energetic performance. For all ages.
One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.
Library Explorers programs are designed for adults of all abilities. Visit with friends and join in a fun virtual sing-along of well-known songs. Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class.
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.
Summer Fun: Fairytales and Tunes (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Families will sing, dance, and play games in this interactive musical storytelling program with Aspen Black, based on myths and fairytales from all over the world! For all ages.
Summer Fun: Skins and Skulls (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Have you ever felt the fur of a pronghorn or seen a mountain lion skull? Celebrate our natural environment with a Trails, Open Spaces, and Parks (TOPS) technician learning about the wildlife inhabiting our diverse community.
Summer Fun: The Tales of a Juggling Bard (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Ann Lincoln creates a one-woman Renaissance Faire as she imagines what it would be like to be a magical, juggling storyteller. Enjoy laughter, magic, juggling, and live animals in this energetic performance. For all ages.
Children’s staff from around the district lead a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) based project for kids ages 5 - 12. Videos premiere at 10:30 a.m. each week!
Make drinks inspired by mythology from around the world! Join us every Thursday for a new recipe.
Bi-Weekly check-in to make sure the marketing team is on track for Summer Adventure deliverables
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
STEM: Fairy Tale Challenge - Three Billy Goats Gruff (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Can your child design a bridge that the three Billy goats gruff can use to cross the river? For ages 5 - 12.
Summer Afternoon Fun: Fairytales and Tunes (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Fairy Tales and Tunes
Families will sing, dance, and play games in this interactive musical storytelling program with Aspen Black, based on myths and fairytales from all over the world!
For all ages.
Join us each month for a new craft! Registration required: registration opens two weeks before craft day.
Make II Open Hours at Library 21c (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
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.
Indulge in tasty beverages inspired by drinks enjoyed by gods and royalty in ancient times.
For ages 12-18
#SummerAdventure #TeensEat #ImagineYourStory #booklife #folklore #lifeskills #hangout
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Show your pride with a festive wreath of colorful materials.
Using a fun collage technique and shiny, crinkly, aluminum foil, children experiment with textures, composition, and color. For ages 5 - 12.
#summeradventure #elementary #ImagineYourStory #kidsart #kidsmake #ages5-12 #summermake
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!
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!
Afternoon Hangout: Build a Zoo (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Create a mini zoo to take home and enjoy all summer! For ages 5-12.
LEGO enthusiasts! Join us for our monthly LEGO Build! We’ll provide the LEGOs, you bring the creativity! Open to ages 8-18. Please do not bring your own LEGOs (however, donations are gladly accepted).
Learn to make your own ice cream with common household items! A food waiver and registration are required. #TeensEat #lifeskills #hangout
Celebrate summer with PPLD’s makerspaces! You’re invited to stop by, sip some lemonade, and gather inspiration for your next project. We’ll have a summery craft, tech toys, and a 3D printing demonstration.
Teen Advisory Board helps with library programs and events
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.
A conversation group for non-native speakers who wish to practice German. Some German language skills are recommended. For questions about this group, please email jgoodwin@ppld.org.
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.
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. On June 11th, we will be discussing tabletop gaming!