The GED and HiSET 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
All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 4 p.m. on Tue., Dec. 31 and be closed on Wed., Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day.
Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025.
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.
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.
mothers and babies meeting for breastfeeding support
PPLD's Social Worker is hosting open office hours at Calhan Library. Anyone can sit down and chat, no appointment needed.
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.
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.
Join us for a showing of "The Packy Puppet Show" presented by the Manitou Springs Heritage Center. The production is inspired by the book, Packy Climbs Pikes Peak written by locally renowned author, Maud M. Keithley.
Stories and more for children and their favorite adult.
This is the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University course.
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
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.
Join us and learn to use PPLD resources to improve your computer skills. This is an open lab that patrons can use to set up a Northstar account, take a proctored exam for certification or ask questions.
An opportunity for members of the PPPS to paint together informally.
Learn more about PPLD's Food Industry Training Program and take the mandatory pre-test for admission.
Our 5-week intensive training program will help you learn the skills you need to enter a career in the culinary industry.
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Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.
Practice the skills learned in the Computer Basics series.
Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.
Ceramics Studio Reserved for a school-age group.
Only available to ceramics studio artists at this time.
Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.
No registration required for this free program.
Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom coaster designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8” wood. Don’t coast on your creativity with a laser engraver!
Kidpower provides experiential, developmentally appropriate, evidence-based programs that teach children skills that help them stay safe from abuse and harassment, including bullying.
3D printing is an amazing technology that lets you print custom designs out of plastic! After completing this class, you will be able to use the 3D printer on your own during Open Hours at Library 21c, East, Manitou Springs, and Sand Creek Li
How We are Restoring the Republic and How you can be a part! This is a gathering of Patriotic Groups in El Paso and other Counties of Colorado.
Join Susan Strizich of Sweet Sue's Cookies and More to learn how to decorate cookies.
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.
Monthly meeting
We are starting a monthly improv jam, people come and play improv games, new players or old, games will be explained, people will be invited to participate. A fun evening of improv comedy self-created. Fun fast and free.
Feel free to join us for the virtual version of the Carnelian Coffee Book Group, facilitated by the Pikes Peak Library District. Email Joe at jpaisley@ppld.org for a Zoom invite.