Staff Census training

8:00am - 9:30am
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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:
Training ...

Finding Info @ Our Library

8:00am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:
Law Resources ...

Marketing Team Meeting

9:00am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:
Weekly meeting of the marketing team.  ...
Closing

All Library facilities will open at 11 a.m today due to weather

9:00am - 11:00am
Branches:
Calhan Library, Cheyenne Mountain Library, East Library, Fountain Library, High Prairie Library, The Hall at PPLD ( Closing May 1, 2024), Library 21c, Manitou Springs Library, Mobile Library Services, Monument Library, Old Colorado City Library, Palmer Lake Library, Penrose Library, Rockrimmon Library, Ruth Holley Library, Sand Creek Library, Ute Pass Library, Off Site
Description:
Due to inclement weather, on Tue., Feb. 4, all Library facilities will open at 11 a.m. ...

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...

Adult Education: GED / HiSET / TASC classes - ORIENTATION DAY (1) - 9 AM

9:00am - 12:30pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
*If person missed Orientation Day 1, CAN'T attend Day 2.* To attend any GED class, you have to come to the orientation first. *Orientation will take two days to complete. *Not necessary to pre-register, just show up. *Bring notebook, ...

Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's 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, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful env...

Toddler Time

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

9:30am - 10:00am
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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:
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. ...

Music & Movement

10:00am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
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. ...

Stay & Play

10:00am - 10:30am
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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:
Did you know that block play increases a child's language development? Drop in to build, balance, stack and crash with a variety of different blocks and other educational toys. Socialize with other parents and families in a comfortable and relaxed se...

Toddler Time

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. ...

District Discovery Check-In

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:
This meeting likely won’t be a full hour every time, but let’s establish some time for us all to chat about Discovery and its progress. ...

Senior Chats

10:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors
Event Type: Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
These informal gatherings for seniors offer information sharing, networking, discussions and coffee. All are welcome. No registration required. ...

Music and Movement

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:
Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! Join us for this special storytime involving music and movement, aimed at ages 2 and 3 years old. ...

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's 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, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful env...

Toddler Time

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

10:30am - 11:00am
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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:
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

10:30am - 11:15am
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannel boards, puppets, songs and activities, followed by a small craft. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, ...

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, 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 accommodatio...

Storytime

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:
Children ages three and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful environ...

Colorado Classics Association: Similar Myths Across Cultures

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
Join Dr. Richard Buxton from the Colorado Classics Association for an informational lecture on similar myths across different cultures. This program is part of PPLD's Winter Adult Reading Program. ...

AARP Tax-Aide (Library will open at 11 am due to weather)

11:00am - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation help to anyone, and if you’re 50 and older and can’t afford a tax preparation service we were made especially for you. We understand that retirement or other life changes may mean your taxes are a ...

ERC OPEN HOURS NOON - 4 P.M.

12:00pm - 4:00pm
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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. ...

Marketing TEAM reschedule

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 1st Floor Staff Conference/Mothers Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:
Rescheduled marketing team meeting due to snow day ...

Mostly Fiction Book Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
Join this free book discussion that meets the first Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2 p.m. This month, we will discuss A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. ...

SPEAK ENGLISH

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community 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. ...

MAKE @ East Open Hours

1:00pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Makerspace, Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
During Open Hours MAKE @ East is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis. All patrons in the space must be at least 9 years old. A...

Sensory Storytime

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Join us for a fun and interactive storytime that is specially created for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory integration challenges. Call 531-6333 x1527 if you have any questions. ...

Computer & Device Help

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Computer Classes
Event Details:
Are you frustrated with your smartphone? Confused by the Internet? Come get your questions answered about your smartphone, tablet, computer or eReader. Bring your own device or laptop to get help from staff and learn how to troubleshoot questions on ...

AS Menu meeting

2:00pm - 3:15pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:
Meeting ...

Toddler Time

3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
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. ...

Paws to Read

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! ...

Teen Advisory Board

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
Interested in volunteering for the library? Come to Advisory Board to learn about upcoming programs you can volunteer at, or help plan future programs. Either way, your feedback is appreciated! Snacks and drinks provided.  For ages 12 and ...

German Conversation Group

3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
Join other intermediate to native speakers to practice your German conversation skills! Please note this group is not the best fit for beginning speakers. German Conversation Group is currently at capacity, but collecting names to start another...

Teens on Laptops

3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Join us in the Teen Space where we will provide laptops for your use! Ages 12-18 Only. Snacks Provided! ...

Teen Advisory Board

4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Monthly meeting of the teen advisory board to determine programs for the Old Colorado City Library teens. Join TAB in the downstairs community room and be heard. Contact Joe for more information. ...

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. All abilities welcome in this drop-in children's program. We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your chil...

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Let your child practice reading and build fluency by reading to a Paws to Read dog....

Teen Tuesday: Bookswap and Book Page Origami

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
Bring a book, take a book! Bring a book of your own to swap, and leave with a new (to you) book of your choice! Don't have a book to swap? No problem! Every person is guaranteed to leave with a book. Want to take home a cra...

Tween Twist: Glue Gun Bling and Valentine's Day Plushie

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
What fun and fancy creations can you make with a glue gun and some nail polish? Join us as we make hot glue jewels, charms, and other fun bits and bobs to bling out your backpack or decorate anything else you can think of! For ages 9 - 15. ...

Teen Bingo!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Teen Bingo - B-I-N-G-O We'll be playing BINGO in the library. Snacks provided! Prizes for the winners. Ages 12-18 ...

Teen Tuesdays

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Each Tuesday will feature something different for teens to enjoy including snacks, board and video games and crafts. Have something you'd love to do for Teen Tuesday? Call or email Joe to see if your idea could be featured! ...

AfterMath

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Teen 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!  We...

Yoga@The Library

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs
Event Details:
Join us for a free yoga class. Certified instructors will take you through a non-heated Vinyasa yoga flow class emphasizing basic poses, correct alignment, and breathing techniques. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat/towel, blocks,...

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...

Monument Teen Creative Writing Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Teen Creative Writing Group
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Join other teen authors at the Creative Writing Club! We meet monthly to help each other revise our work, find publishing opportunities, and grow as writers! For ages 12 - 18. For more information call (719) 531-6333 or visit Monument Library. See...

Study Buddies

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
PPLD Teen Volunteers help children, grades K-5, with reading and other homework needs. ...

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

6:00pm - 8:30pm
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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:
Play D&D with other teens, led by volunteer Dragon Masters. No experience is required. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/vms6qq3, call (719) 531-6333, or visit East Library or Library 21c. Program is for ages 12-18. Space is limited to 20 pa...