PPLD Update:

Old Colorado City Library will be closed on Sat., May 25 for Territory Days.  The elibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

PPLD Update:

All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Mon., May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.  The elibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

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Ruth Holley Crafters

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Ruth Holley Crafters is a group open to the public. Feel free to bring the crafts you're working on, and share ideas and thoughts with one another. 

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

Ruth Holley Crafters is a group open to the public. Feel free to bring the crafts you're working on, and share ideas and thoughts with one another. 

Community Resources open hours

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Monument Library
Event Type:
Community Resources
Age Group:
Adults, All
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Adults, All
Event Type: Community Resources
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Summer Fun: Cool Science

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join educators from Cool Science to learn about and experience the science of super cold temperatures of dry ice and liquid nitrogen. Then, enjoy a super cold treat! For ages 0 - 1...

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join educators from Cool Science to learn about and experience the science of super cold temperatures of dry ice and liquid nitrogen. Then, enjoy a super cold treat!

Paws to Read

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Monument Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs! The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommoda...

Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations ite...

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
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.

A banner showing game controller with the words "Teen Game Night"

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the Ruth Holley Library Teen Space for Teen Game Night!  Hang out with your friends for an evening of Nintendo Switch and XBox games! Teen...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the Ruth Holley Library Teen Space for Teen Game Night!  Hang out with your friends for an evening of Nintendo Switch and XBox games! Teens are welcome to bring their own games from home as well.

Tween: Recycled Games

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calhan Meeting Room at Calhan Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join us for Recycled Games at the Library! Compete against your friends to win at table tennis, marshmallow archery, mini golf, and more. Ages 9 - 12. Registration is suggested ...

Required
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us for Recycled Games at the Library! Compete against your friends to win at table tennis, marshmallow archery, mini golf, and more. Ages 9 - 12.

Registration is suggested but not required.

 

image of a laser engraving and cutting machine firing with the PPLD logo. Laser Club

Laser Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly laser engraver club meeting at the Sand Creek Makerspace! This informal drop-in program is designed for all skill levels. Never used the makerspace before? ...

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly laser engraver club meeting at the Sand Creek Makerspace! This informal drop-in program is designed for all skill levels. Never used the makerspace before?

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The GED, 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...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

The GED, 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 St

Noea Moss, a woman with long brown hair and glasses, stands outside smiling

Financial Basics

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs, Business, Consumer/Finance, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

You’ve got goals, and this version of financial planning is designed to help you get there. That’s because your plan starts with you: your life, your family, your priorities (right...

Required
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs, Business, Consumer/Finance, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

You’ve got goals, and this version of financial planning is designed to help you get there. That’s because your plan starts with you: your life, your family, your priorities (right now and down the road).

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limit...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limited to 20 each week. Registration is required.

Evening Yoga

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: Western Window Bay at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Weekly Vinyassa Flow/Power Vinyassa yoga class led by yoga instrutor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels. Please bring a mat or towel and a water bottle. N...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Event Details:

Weekly Vinyassa Flow/Power Vinyassa yoga class led by yoga instrutor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels.

ESL CLASSES

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. We offer Beginning, Intermed...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language.

Photo of toddlers reading with adult. Text reads: Toddler Time, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., Rockrimmon Library

Toddler Time

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 9:45am
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
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 experience...

Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon 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.

Image of Toddler Time Logo

Toddler Time

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
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 experience...

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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.

Image of Toddler Time logo

Toddler Time

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
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 experience...

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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.

Music and Movement

Music & Movement

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Family
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. Room Cap...

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.

Room Capacity Disclaimer:

Beginning and Intermediate Yoga

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners with local yoga instructor Svetlana. Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes. (Yoga blanket, yoga str...

Required
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level pract

Summer Fun: Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center to learn more about these amazing creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago! For ages 0-12.  If your group has ...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Join the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center to learn more about these amazing creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago! For ages 0-12. 

Parachute Play!

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for color, sound, and energy! Designed with 3 – 7-year-olds in mind, this 30-minute program isn’t just fun, it also helps build gross motor skills, imaginative and coope...

Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for color, sound, and energy!

Yoga Flow

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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 begi...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

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

Virtual Prenatal Series: Sleep & Purple Crying

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you expecting and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a series of prenatal classes. Classes are every Wednesday at noon. E...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Are you expecting and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a series of prenatal classes. Classes are every Wednesday at noon.

Aging Well, Without Injury - Part 1 - CANCELLED

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Aging Well, Without Injury : How to Prevent Falls – Part 1 Falls are the most common injury for people of all ages. This two-part workshop covers what increases your risk of fa...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Aging Well, Without Injury : How to Prevent Falls – Part 1

Introduction to AI Camp

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab at Library 21c
Event Type:
Class, S.T.E.A.M., Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to learn more about how artificial intelligence (AI) works? Curious about the future of this new field of technology? Learn more through this project-based learning course tha...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Class, S.T.E.A.M., Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Want to learn more about how artificial intelligence (AI) works? Curious about the future of this new field of technology? Learn more through this project-based learning course that introduces the fundamentals of AI through engaging lessons.