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.
Fun music and movement for adults of all abilities. Registration required. Please call 719-597-7070 for more information.
A short read-aloud session for preschoolers.
Join us for an online version of our in-person knitting club! All types of needle work are welcome. Bring your own coffee or tea, your current project, and be prepared to laugh. Everyone is welcome~
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!
Programs for adults of all abilities
Please join us for pleasant conversation with refreshments provided by the Friends of PPLD.
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 prints of mythological creatures using styrofoam! Join us every Monday for a new craft.
A flow-style class intended for all levels of students to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Breath work and meditative centering activities included. Taught by local yoga instructor Annie Adams.
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.
Experience the magic of the yo-yo with Luke Renner as he demonstrates award-winning tricks that will mystify and delight! Luke has 30 years of yo-yo performance experience from the streets of Berlin to the coasts of California. For ages 5+.
Summer Fun: Alpacas (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Claudia Swenson will present facts about her charming alpacas, including how they came to the United States, what animal family they are part of, and how their versatile fiber is used. Create an Alpaca craft while you wait to see the Alpacas.
KidsMAKE: Summer Solstice Celebration (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Celebrate summer by greeting the sun with yoga and a story, painting sun medallions, making nature crowns, creating shadow art, and assembling “time capsule” envelopes containing hopes and dreams for the year ahead. 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 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.
Speak Russian is a conversation program for non-native speakers and learners of the Russian language. All levels are welcome! Short videos, games, and discussion of Russian culture are on the agenda.
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!
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