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

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.

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.

SET TIME

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.

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.

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. 

Celebrate All Pikes Peak Reads by making a personalized Library Book Tote!

Using blank canvas totes and fabric markers, stencils, and other decorations, you will make a personalized and fun tote to carry all of your library books.

Stories and more for children and their favorite adult. 

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.

Entrepreneur in Residence Office Hours

Ginelle Curincita, the fall Entrepreneur in Residence will be available to help you along your entrepreneurial journey.

She will be at the following locations for open hours:

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  

Put on your Sherlock Holmes hat, roll up your sleeves, and dig into archeology!

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.

Have you ever wanted to cut out a wooden plaque or etch a custom design on glass? You can do all of that and more with our Laser Cutter/Engraver!

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

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.

For parents and caregivers with children 1-3 years old.

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.

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

No registration required for this free program.

Join other teens who are passionate about Dungeons and Dragons! We will help you get started if you are new player – no experience required.

Program is for ages 12-18. Space is limited, so registration is required.

Explore gravitational potential energy, engineering, and problem solving as you use recycled materials to create a marble run. For ages 9-12.

Registration required.

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.

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.