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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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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. ...

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. ...

Art Guffaw (Jim Jackson) stars in this very funny family-friendly circus of silliness featuring bubbles of all sizes and shapes. Some bubbles will be so big, in fact, children from the audience may find themselves inside them! For all ages. If you ar...

Using a parachute, children engage in songs, rhymes, and games in this interactive 30 minute program. For ages 0-5. Space limited to the first 20 families who get a ticket at the Children's Information Desk the morning of the program. This program...

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. ...

Our "Hooked On Crochet!" group has gone virtual! Please join us on Zoom to crochet or knit with us and talk about life. After you register, we will send you a link to the Zoom meeting to your email.  You do not have to be a C...

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. ...

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. ...

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...

Art Guffaw (Jim Jackson) stars in this very funny family-friendly circus of silliness featuring bubbles of all sizes and shapes. Some bubbles will be so big, in fact, children from the audience may find themselves inside them! For all ages. If you ar...

Experience the magic of the yo-yo with Luke Renner as he demonstrates award-winning tricks that will mystify and delight! Luke has 30 years of yo-yo performance experience from the streets of Berlin to the coasts of California. For ages 5+.  ...

Enjoy a family-friendly version of Shakespeare's magical tale The Tempest with award-winning movement artist Peter Davison as narrator and a troupe of household objects as the characters. This whimsical show includes Shakespeare's wonderful words and...

Children’s staff from around the district lead a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) based project for kids ages 5 - 12. Videos premiere at 10:30 a.m. each week!   Click here to watch the video! All vide...

Make a meringue shaped like the mythological creature of your choice! Join us every Thursday for a new recipe. Click here to watch on Youtube! You can find other virtual programs for teens on our Youtube account. Click here for prin...

Regular meeting to plan advertising efforts  ...

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!...

Kids will make their own collage art by experimenting with a variety of materials and processes to create and share paper mattresses for their Princess' stacked bed. #summerfun #imagineyourstory #fairytales #ages5-12 #7UP ...

The Tempest – A Fantasy in Motion Enjoy a family-friendly version of Shakespeare's magical tale The Tempest with award-winning movement artist Peter Davison as narrator and a troupe of household objects as the characters. This whimsical show inclu...

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 ...

Learn to sew an adorable plushie of a mythological creature! Choose a unicorn or a dragon.  #SummerAdventure #TeensSew #TeensMake #summermake #LifeSkills #ImagineYourStory ...

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 ...

Let your imagination run wild as you make yummy candy sushi using Rice Krispy treats and a variety of candy. For ages 9 - 12 #summeradventure #ImagineYourStory #tweensmake #tweenseat #ages9-12 ...

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. ...

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs! ...

Make a bubbluriam using simple materials, observing and exploring the science of bubbles. What makes them so colorful? How can I tell when a bubble is about to pop? Each child will also make their own bubble blower! For ages 5-12. *Registration is...

Children focus on two Reggio-inspired practices - the use of loose parts and other inspiring materials and the role of collaboration and co-construction. They can work together or alone to create geometric art. For ages 5 - 12. #summeradventure ...

I solemnly swear that you'll paint something magical in this program!  Learn a tracing technique and paint the mythological creature of your choice. #SummerAdventure #ImagineYourStory #HarryPotter #Booklife #TeenMake #summermake ...

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...

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 fun button flowers, pictures out of buttons, and button cars that really go. Let your imagination be your guide. For ages 9-12. This program takes place in the Children’s Activity Room at East Library from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration req...

*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...

The Mystery Lovers Book Group at Library 21c meets the 3rd Thursday January-November in B4 (New Room for 2020.) In December, we meet on the 2nd Thursday, December 10. Join us! Drop ins welcome. ...

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.  On June 18th, we will be discussing comics & graphic novels! ...