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 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.
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.
*If person missed Orientation Day 1, CAN'T attend Day 2.*
To attend any GED class, you have to come to the orientation first.
*Orientation will take two days to complete.
*Not necessary to pre-register, just show up.
One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.
Sign, Sing, and tell stories with Alanna Jones! Learn some sign language and help tell the classic American folktale, The Gunniwolf. Then participate in the puppet story, Dragon Kisses, based on a Swedish folktale. For ages 3 - 12.
Young children, with a favorite adult, experience new stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, activities, and crafts. For ages 0-5.
Interested in electronics? Soldering (connecting two metal components with a molten filler metal) is a fundamental part of most electronics projects. Learn the basics of soldering and practice your soldering skills in this introductory 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.
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.
Sign, Sing, and tell stories with Alanna Jones! Learn some sign language and help tell the classic American folktale, The Gunniwolf. Then participate in the puppet story, Dragon Kisses, based on a Swedish folktale. For ages 3 - 12.
Patti Smithsonian and her puppets enact a modern adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson's beloved fairytale, The Nightingale. When the old toy box opens, all the dolls, toys, and baby tyrannosaurus rex beg to be in the show.
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 your own homemade pasta with common pantry items. Join us every Thursday for a new recipe!
If you registered for a Maker in Residence: Textile Art program, or have been working on a collage piece for the Textile Art Project, you are welcome to attending this virtual Q&A session!
Explore solar science by learning about the power of the sun with several hands on solar experiments.
Critters Galore
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.
Join us each month for a new craft! Registration required: registration opens two weeks before craft day.
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.
I solemnly swear that you'll paint something magical in this program! Learn a tracing technique and paint the mythological creature of your choice.
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Create a mini zoo to take home and enjoy all summer. For ages 5 - 12.
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Make a cactus out of painted rock and plant it in a clay pot. These rock cacti make the perfect, easy-to-care for summer time. Ages 9-12.
Indulge in tasty beverages inspired by drinks enjoyed by gods and royalty in ancient times. #SummerAdventure #TeensEat #ImagineYourStory #booklife #folklore #lifeskills #hangout
*If person missed Orientation Day 1, CAN'T attend Day 2.*
To attend any GED class, you have to come to the orientation first.
*Orientation will take two days to complete.
*Not necessary to pre-register, just show up.
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.