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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore, knead, roll, and mold with Playdough in this drop-in program. For ages 0-5.

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.

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

During election days, storytime will be held

in the library, as community room will be used for voting.

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.

Meet Kathy's Critters and get very close to a variety of animals, including sugar gliders, hedgehogs, snakes, and reptiles! Add to the fun by making your own unique animal craft. For ages 3 - 12. 

What is a didgeridoo? Experience a world of music with Michael Smallwood in this interactive and hilarious program about unique musical instruments from around the globe. For ages 3 - 12.

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!

Looking for a fun way to enjoy books and meet new people? Join the Sand Creek Book Club! Every month we dissect stories, share ideas, and learn from each other. Light refreshments served.

PPLD Library Explorer programs serve adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. Colorado Springs Park Rangers will present Animal Adaptations.

Enjoy making an egg-squisite treat inspired by classic fantasy! Join us every Thursday for a new recipe.

The Old Colorado City Book Group meets monthly. Check attached pdf or call us for this month's title. Light refreshments offered, but feel free to bring your own lunch and join us in a lively discussion!

Bi-Weekly check-in to make sure the marketing team is on track for Summer Adventure deliverables 

Summer treats need to be cleaned up too! Make some citrus-inspired napkins using fruit to print onto cloth napkins.

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

Explore art techniques including painting and drawing for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided.

Ages 18+. Registration required for this free program.

FREE event: Looking for new curriculum and/or educational materials? Have curriculum you don't need?

Sound Ideas from Around the World

What is a didgeridoo? Experience a world of music with Michael Smallwood in this interactive and hilarious program about unique musical instruments from around the globe.

For ages 3 - 12.

Make a cactus out of painted rocks and plant it in a clay pot. These rock cacti make the perfect, easy-to-care-for plant for summer. For ages 9 - 12.

#summeradventure #ImagineYourStory #tweensmake #ages9-12

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.

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!

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Show your pride with a festive wreath of colorful materials.

Make a Bubbularium using simple materials, observing and exploring the science of bubbles. What makes them so colorful? How can I tell when a bubble is about to pop? Each child will also make their own bubble blower!  For ages 5 - 12.

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!

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.

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! We will be watching My Hero Academia and will have something you can make and take home!

Discuss fantastical book excerpts while eating a tasty paired snack. For ages 12-18. #SummerAdventure #TeensEat #ImagineYour Story

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.

Learn how to use the makerspace’s wood-burning multitools to design and create a custom wood-burning design! Registration required. All materials provided.

Notes:

Recent events have our community, like others around the nation, hurting. Biased policing has become a point of discussion as violence crossing racial lines has provoked racial tensions and led to large scale protests.

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.