Take-down: State Election
All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 27 and will be closed on Thu., Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving. The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.
Rockrimmon Library will close on Sun., Dec. 1.
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.
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.
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!
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.
As part of the mythology theme for Summer Adventure, learn how to make a Rowan Berry Brooch! Rowan berries were used in Scottish folklore to ward off evil. Join us every Monday for a new craft!
Description Coming Soon! A Taste of PILLAR II is a monthly series of classes offered by PILLAR Institute for Lifelong Learning and PPLD at various library locations.
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.
Come join Steve for a second program filled with music and humor, as he performs his hit songs. Be prepared to laugh and sing, and bring your dancing shoes! For all ages.
Eric Carle Inspired Collage Art (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
We'll be using tempera paint and brushes to create brightly colored and textured paper. After reading a favorite book or two by Eric Carle, we'll use our special paper to create stars and moons to make a mobile. 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.
Movie Night: Frozen II (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Escape the summer heat with a showing of the movie Frozen II. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required.
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