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 Studi
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.
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.
mothers and babies meeting for breast feeding support
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.
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a 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.
A group of Hand Spinners that bring in our Spinning wheels and work on making fiber crafts
An opportunity for members of the PPPS to paint informally using pastels. The public is welcome to visit.
Learn about the basics of solar energy, and then use that knowledge to create and experiment with a vibrating cockroach powered by solar energy.
Registration required. For ages 9 - 15.
Don't coast on the laser! 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. No previous experience required.
Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.
This is a level 1 meditation class meant to teach the fundamentals and key principles of meditation. We will start with a small introduction of everyone and how we are currently feeling.
Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!
Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.
Afterschool Art Program
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.
Do you have socks that lack their mate? Bring them to this program to upcycle them into a cute, decorative Sock Gnome!
Ages 18+
Registration Required
This course will continue where Internet Basics Part 2 left off.
Budget Ratification Meeting
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.