Laptop Lab

9:00am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
Library laptops are available for use in our downstairs meeting room. Library staff will be on hand either to assist with personal projects from job skills to Microsoft Office products, or provide practice materials on computer basics. No registratio...

Virtual Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 110
Event Details:
Join local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman in this virtual yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners. Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class. ...

Tai Chi Swords (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

9:00am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
Learn the uniquely Chinese dance-like Jian (straight sword) and DaoI (broadsword) forms. The Jian sword form is fairly meditative, while the Daol sword form is quite energetic. A word of caution: regular practi...

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

9:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
For adults wanting to improve their workplace and every day English language skills. Classes provide instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Registration is required. New students must attend ESL Orientation to register and take a p...

GED / HiSET / TASC class

9:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
PPLD Adult Education High School Equivalency (HSE) program offers free classes for adults. Using trained instructors, we will help students who need to obtain GED, HiSET, or TASC credentials, which are the alternative to a high scho...

Storytime (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

9:30am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you're interested! We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from some sensory accommodations li...

Toddler Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

9:30am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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 builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Toddler Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

9:30am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens 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 builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Toddler Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

10:00am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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 builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Storytime (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

10:00am - 10:45am
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannel boards, puppets, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful en...

ERC STEAM (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

10:00am - 11:15am
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Educational Resource Center
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Homeschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Register for this class in the ERC for some hands-on fun! Register for one session only please; choose the Wednesday, Thursday, OR the Friday class. ...

Storytime (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you’re interested! We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from some sensory accommodations li...

Storytime (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, songs, and activities. We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from some sensory accommodations like fidget items ...

Toddler Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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 builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Toddler Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens 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 builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Baby Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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. SPACE IS LIMITED TO F...

Cupboard Crafts and Experiments

10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
  A children’s librarian will lead an art, craft, or experiment project with items that can be found in a cupboard. Can’t make it live? You can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you. All videos are available for viewing l...

Bi-Weekly Advertising Meeting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:
Regular meeting to plan advertising efforts  ...

Interactive Reader's Advisory

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:
If you have reached the end of your watch list or reading list and need a few new recommendations, join us on Facebook Mondays and Thursdays for some real-time suggestions. You post three books, movies, authors or TV shows that you like and BAM!...

Maker in Residence: Textile Art (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Creative Services Programs, Maker/Artist in Residence, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
When you think of your community, what comes to mind? Learn how to create a fabric collage that celebrates the beauty of our Pikes Peak region. Attendees will create two collages - one for the community art installation, and one to take home! Come le...

Rockrimmon Art Inspiration (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Explore art techniques including painting and drawing for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided by the Friends of the Rockrimmon Library. Ages 18+. Registration required for this free program. ...

Homeschool @ Monument: Constellations (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Homeschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Orion, the Hunter, is one of the few constellations that looks like what it is supposed to be. It is not hard to envision a hunter holding a shield and a sword, defending himself against a charging Taurus the Bull. Constellations tell stories.  ...

Fiction Book Club - The Rooftops of Tehran (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
Cheyenne Mountain Library's Fiction (And More) Book Club is open to all! We will be discussing the book The Rooftops of Tehran by Mahbod Saraji. Feel free to invite friends! Snacks will be provided per member sign up. Please call Cheye...

Make II Open Hours at Library 21c (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

2:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:
During Open Hours, Make II is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis. Patrons must be badged to use a machine during a separate appointment ...

After School Adventures: Nature walk month (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Join us for an after school adventure: jigsaw puzzles, table games, art projects and more. This program is for school aged kids and their siblings. Today: BeeBots! Come and learn very simple programming. Can you count? Then you can do this! Rem...

ERC OPEN HOURS 3 - 6 P.M. (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Come stop by the ERC! Located on the upper floor of East Library. Call 531.6333 x1416 if you have any questions. Learn more at ppld.org/erc. ...

Paws to Read (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs! ...

After School Adventures: STEM- Gardening Lab for Kids (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Get a closer look at seeds and discover multiple ways to use seeds. Make cool things for and from your garden. For ages 5-12. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations like fidget items or noise-reducing headphones while in the libra...

After School Hangout: Zany Zip Lines (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
Smooth line for zip line, ping pong balls or small toy animals, paper cups, cardboard, recycled items, large paper clips, binder clips, pipe cleaners, plastic straws, duct tape, masking tape, weights (flat steel washers), hole punch, misc items - rec...

KidsMAKE: Sweet Treat Creations (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
Your child will paint and decorate oversized cardboard sweet treats like ice cream cones, cookies, and doughnuts! Ages 5-12   This project does not use real food. ...

AFTERMATH - FREE MATH TUTORING - ALL AGES, ALL LEVELS (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
Is math homework getting you down? Are finals freaking you out? Do you need to brush up before the ACT, SAT, or GED? Our experienced math tutors can help you improve your grades and take the stress out of math. No appointments - Drop in! All ag...

Microsoft Excel Class (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
In this class, you will learn how to create, manipulate, and format a basic spreadsheet in Excel 2010....

PAWS to Study (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Stressing out over finals? Need a break from school? Come relax with our Paws-to-Study therapy dogs at the library! Open to ages 12-18 #learnatyourlibrary See more programs like this by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/wep5zrl ...

GED / HiSET / TASC class

5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
PPLD Adult Education High School Equivalency (HSE) program offers free classes for adults. Using trained instructors, we will help students who need to obtain GED, HiSET, or TASC credentials, which are the alternative to a high school dip...

Yappy Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
If you and your canine best friend are missing the dog park, stop by our Yappy Hour to virtually connect with other dogs and their humans! Meet other dog and human pairs from nearby, learn how they are making the most of time at home, and challenges ...

Speak English

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
Speak English groups are informal English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills. Each group meets once a week for two hours. Classes are free and no registration is necessary. ...

LASER CUTTER/ENGRAVER BADGING CLASS (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
In this badging class, learn how to use PPLD’s laser cutter / engraver machines. After the completion of this class, participants will be able to use the library’s laser on their own during Open Hours in the makerspaces at Library 21c, East Libr...

Tween Twist Thursday: Ready, Set, Kirigami (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Fold, snip, and reveal an amazing design! You can choose from a variety of templates based on the ancient art of Japanese paper cutting. When your design is done, you can mount it to make an awesome picture, birthday card, or notebook cover. Tween Tw...

Drop-in Watercolor Painting

6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Makerspace, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
*Drop In Watercolor is momentarily paused, and we look forward to hosting it in Spring 2020.* *We are currently looking for a volunteer to help us host this program. If you are interested in volunteering, apply here: https://ppld.org/voluntee...

PenPop!

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Let’s geek out!  Join our Penrose team each week to discuss your favorite genres/topics in pop culture.  Each week we will discuss a different topic.  May 7th we will be discussing Quarantine Viewing — what new discoveries and old favo...

Reel History: Anatomy of a Psycho

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, History Library Programs, Movie, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:
Join us for an evening of classic horror. Ronnie Burns stars in the 1961 thriller Anatomy of a Psycho filmed here in Colorado Springs. Staff will lead an imbedded chat during the movie. Learn about the filming locations, some history about Colorado S...