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 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.
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 together for breastfeeding support
Board Meeting
Join us at the East Library Book club on the first Wednesdays of the month, from 10am-12pm.
In May we will be discussing The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. Copies of the book can be picked up at the East Library.
Start your 3D printing and designing journey with PPLD! We will create and print custom buttons using TinkerCAD, a free, online 3D designing software. Get creative with your designs and your fashion choices. No previous experience required.
PPLD's Community Resources Supervisor is hosting open office hours at Calhan Library.
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.
One- and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books.
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. For children ages 3+ with a favorite adult!
Stories and more for children ages 3 to 7, with a favorite adult.
Are you committed to building an antiracist family environment for your children? Raising antiracist children is a noble goal for any parent, caregiver, or educator, but it can be hard to know where to start.
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
Networking event for the 719 business community
Storytime Training for PPLD Staff
Storytime training for staff providing the program at their library.
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 notebook cover designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8” wood.
Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.
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.
Math Support - All Math Levels Tutoring - Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Dynamic Rotary Club
The Aftermath program is back! Math tutoring of all levels is offered for free from Math professionals to past professors, PhDs, engineers, and more.
Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.
No registration required for this free program.
Are you a teen between the ages of 12 and 18 looking for the opportunity to volunteer at the library? Apply today and then join us for volunteer interviews and orientation! Apply at https://ppld.org/teens/volunteer.
Learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture with instructors from the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB)!
The Mompreneur Network recognizes that being a parent and an entrepreneur combine to form a lifestyle, and should not be treated as two separate jobs.
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.
Do you have a passion for your neighborhood? And want to actively participate in building and shaping your community? CONO can help prepare you (for free!) to effectively engage and organize your community!
Register here for the virtual LENA Start sessions on: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., April 5 - May 24, 2023.