The Regional History & Genealogy department will be closed on Sat., June 7 and Sat., June 14 to host the 2025 Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium.

East Library will begin an elevator modernization on Wed., March 12.

The Library will remain open, but the 2nd floor will only have stair access. Visit ppld.org/east-library-improvements for more information.  

Toddler Time

9:30am–9:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

Toddler Time

9:30am–10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

French Music Lingua

10:00am–10:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Foreign Language, Homeschool, Live Indoor
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Barbara Mills from Springs French Music Lingua for a unique FREE program that teaches French and American Sign Language to children, ages 8 and under, using a fun mix of music, movement, art, drama and storytelling. 

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breast feeding support group

10:00am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

mothers and babies meeting for breastfeeding support

Senor lunch set up.

10:00am–11:00am
Senior
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Senior
Event Type: Seniors
Event Details:

SET TIME

Baby Time

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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.

Stay & Play

10:30am–11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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.

 

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Colby Beck

10:30am–1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Virtual Court Room
Description

Study

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Power Hour for Entrepreneurs

11:00am–1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Description

Power Hour is a free training for entrepreneurs interested in online business.

Reservation

Goodwill Disability Hiring Event

11:00am–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Description

ABILITY AWARE JOB FAIR

Promoting the hiring of individuals with disabilities in achieving greater independence.
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Flexible Schedules

Yoga Flow

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Movie, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Northstar Computer Series - Word Basics 3

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and learn to use PPLD resources to improve your computer skills. This learning experience consists of three (3) in-person classes. 

There's no cost to participate. 

What you’ll need  

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Stich Wits

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Description

We invite people who use any kind of needles to join us.

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Hand Spinning Group

1:00pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Description

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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Medicare 101

1:30pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Description

New to Medicare? It can be confusing. We'll take the time to simplify the complex so you can understand how Medicare works before you enroll.

Paws to Read

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

Intro to Sewing: Farmer's Market Totes

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning to sew? Learn the basics of using a sewing machine, including threading, filling a bobbin, and executing basic stitches, as we create custom tote bags. All materials will be provided.

Paws to Read

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

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JI Universal Pre-K Planning

3:30pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Description

Breakout discussions in small groups to plan El Paso County Universal PreK administration.

Paws to Read

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

No registration required for this free program.

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Davis Projects for Peace (Fountain Workshop)

5:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Description

To promote peace by reducing the risk of suicide by firearms in El Paso County through free public firearm safe storage workshops

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Speak English Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Description

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.