Weekly meeting of the marketing team.
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.
This class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.
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.
One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.
Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For ages 2-3 accompanied by a favorite adult.
Did you know that block play increases a child's language development? Drop in to build, balance, stack and crash with a variety of different blocks and other educational toys.
These informal gatherings for seniors offer information sharing, networking, discussions and coffee.
All are welcome. No registration required.
One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.
Children will use a wide variety of craft materials, from the traditional to the unique, to create their own masterpiece. Let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 3 -12.
Children’s staff from around the district lead an art or make project for kids ages 5 - 12. Videos premiere at 10:30 a.m. each week!
Programs for adults of all abilities
Make two Harry Potter themed potions! Start by writing a secret message in invisible ink, and then create a flesh eating slug repellent (natural bug spray).
Learn more about oxidation, reduction and redox reactions here:
Bring a lunch, and enjoy a free film.
This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.
This class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.
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.
Join other intermediate to native speakers to practice your German conversation skills!
Please note this group is not the best fit for beginning speakers.
Let your child practice reading and build fluency by reading to a Paws to Read dog.
Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. All abilities welcome in this drop-in children's program.
Some of the fantastical beasts from the popular books and movies are real life creatures! During this interesting program, we will introduce you to some of the animals featured in the stories.
This class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.
Teen volunteers help children in grades K-5 with reading.