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Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025.
The GED, HiSET and TASC are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social
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.
Do you have a child between the ages of 0-32 months? Do you wonder how much you talk with your child? LENA Start is a 10-week, program that will increase your child’s language development.
We offer a breastfeeding support group for breastfeeding moms and their babies.
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.
One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.
Library Explorers programs are designed for adults of all abilities. Show us all something special to you - a pet, a souvenir, a family heirloom - and tell us the story behind it.
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement.
Reservations no longer required.
Zoom Interview
A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement. The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next. Perfect for beginners, but leaves lots of room to incorporate more challenging pose
Senior Lunch and a Movie
You bring your lunch and PPLD will bring the movie! Join us and other patrons as we enjoy a monthly movie during lunch. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration is not required but is encouraged.
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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. Group meetings are free.
A group of hand spinners who meet with our spinning wheels and talk fiber and crafting.
Anyone is welcome: spin with us, observe, ask questions, even give it a try yourself!
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Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!
Registration is not required for this event.
Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.
Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Using trash for art?? Yep! From creating your own masterpiece with clean trash to practicing cleaning feathers from an oil spill, this program is full of activities to help you learn how to reduce, reuse, and recycle! For ages 5-12.
Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.
No registration required for this free program.
Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.
Bring in your favorite clothing items that have some minor wear and tear, and learn some ways to mend them! If your New Year resolution is to learn a new skill, be a little greener, or try something new, this is the right class for you.
Are you the next Shakespeare? An aspiring actor? A big fan of musicals? Join us for a short history of the theater, and then practice your own performing skills with fun theater games!
Interview for background investigation
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Presentation
Dr. Kathryn Barbier (USAF Academy Department of History) will give a lecture about World War II.
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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. Sign up is required before attending.
For tutoring