Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, and activities.
All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Tue., Dec. 24 and Wed., Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025.
Classes in English
1-1 Coaching
DYE LAB-Sculpture & Sketching Using Montessori Techniques/Colorful Modeling Clay-FREE
FREE Art Classes using Montessori Techniques
Funded by MACH (Manitou Arts Culture and Heritage Fund)
Join highly experienced Montessori teacher, Leigh Slimp-Virgo for these fun lessons:
Bring a blanket and enjoy stories and rhymes outside. Families with children of all ages are welcome.
In the event of inclement weather (rain, snow, or extreme temperatures), the program will be modified and moved indoors.
One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.
Study meeting
Claudia Swenson will present facts about her charming Alpacas and how their versatile fiber is used. Visit with these amazing creatures after a short program (at most venues). Ages 5 – 12.
SET TIME
In Computer Basics Part 3, learners will continue where Part 2 left off.
Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story with a favorite adult.
For ages 2-3
Bring a blanket and enjoy stories and rhymes outside. Families with children of all ages are welcome.
In the event of inclement weather (rain, snow, or extreme temperatures), the program will be modified and moved indoors.
Join us for open-ended play! We'll have fun toys to enhance your child's early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together. For ages 0-5 years old. No registration required.
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with 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.
These informal gatherings for seniors offer information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee. All are welcome.
Free. No registration required.
Summer Fun - Dinosaur Resource Center: The Amazing Prehistoric Seas
Come learn how Dinosaurs and Sea Reptiles differed from each other. Take home pictures of creatures like Ichthyosaurus, Kronosaurus, The Megalodon shark and more!
Houdini the magical rabbit is lost, and Magic Dave needs your help to find him! Join in this magical journey filled with illusions, hilarious puppets and a story about true friendship.
Claudia Swenson will present facts about her charming Alpacas and how their versatile fiber is used. Visit with these amazing creatures after a short program (at most venues). Ages 5 – 12.
Kids and teens can enjoy lunch (and books) at no cost this summer!
Union meeting
STUDY
This informal gathering for seniors offers information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee. All are welcome! No registration required.
A zoom call
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 11-week, virtual program that will increase your child’s language development.
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.
study
Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Calhan) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.
Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.
Learn some concepts of fish conservation and fly fishing with professional fly fishing guide Kenny Romero. Practice some casting in this class that is specifically geared for children ages 7 – 12.
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.
Speak English groups are fun English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills.
Each group meets once a week for two hours to practice English.
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*ONE HOUR ON THE CLOCK!!* Come to PPLD and see who nails it! Show off your decorating skills! Just like the popular Netflix series with the same name, we challenge you to replicate professional cupcake designs using provided supplies.
PPLD's community resource supervisor will be onsite the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at Cheyenne Mountain Library to assist patrons.
Teen program
Create a seascape (jellyfish, bubbles, and other aquatic creatures) using spray paint and stencils. Wear clothing you are okay with getting messy. Ages 12-18.
Want to make a painting that looks just as cool in the dark under a blacklight as it does in the light?
Learn to code with Google! Using an evaluated curriculum from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding.
Monthly Board Meeting
Pikes Peak BMW Riders Officers Meeting to review web site hosting options.
Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.
Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.
"Play D&D with other teens, led by volunteer Dungeon Masters. No experience is required. For more information, contact Matt Kaip at ext. 6120 or mkaip@ppld.org
Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.
Play (5th ed.) D&D with other adults (18+), led by our volunteer Dungeon Master. No experience or registration is required.
Each week, David will be hosting meet-and-greets at local libraries and businesses throughout the county. These meetings are open to all regardless of political affiliation.
Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Snacks will be provided.
Help train family caregivers to support their child with an intellectual / developmental disability on a Medicaid waiver.
English class