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.

Event List

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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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Afternoons

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

**Please read below before registering!** Register here for the 2024 Summer Virtual LENA Start series happening on: Wednesdays, 2 - 3 p.m., June 19 - August 7, 2024 Before...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

**Please read below before registering!**

Register here for the 2024 Summer Virtual LENA Start series happening on:

This event is in the "All" group.

Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Celebrate summer with a pre-packaged ice cream treat. While supplies last. All ages welcome.

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Celebrate summer with a pre-packaged ice cream treat. While supplies last.

All ages welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Easy Yarn Art

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Create a cardboard template of a word or shape and then wrap it in colorful yarn to create a bold statement work of art.

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create a cardboard template of a word or shape and then wrap it in colorful yarn to create a bold statement work of art.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Coding Series: Music and Sound

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manitou Community Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Learn to code in Scratch! In this introductory course from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding. Students ...

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Learn to code in Scratch! In this introductory course from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Community Resources open hours

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Colorado City 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: Old Colorado City 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.

This event is in the "All" group.

Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Calhan Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Celebrate summer with a pre-packaged ice cream treat. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Celebrate summer with a pre-packaged ice cream treat. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library 21c: Children's Floor at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!   We know there are all kinds of kids with all ...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Kids can practice readi

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Children's Corner at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs! We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of n...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family 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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations such as fid...

Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.

This event is in the "All" group.

PPLD Board of Trustees meeting

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
PPLD: Board of Trustees
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

PPLD Board of Trustees meeting

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: PPLD: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

PPLD Board of Trustees meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL CLASSES

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speak English Group

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is an informal, volunteer-led speaking group that allows English language learners to practice their English speaking skills.

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

This is an informal, volunteer-led speaking group that allows English language learners to practice their English speaking skills.

This event is in the "All" group.

Facilities Masters Plan - Library Staff Session

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
PPLD: Internal
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Facilities Master Plan Presentation for PPLD staff

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: All
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Facilities Master Plan Presentation for PPLD staff

This event is in the "Adults" group.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET)

Thursday, June 20, 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:

The GED, HiSET and TASC are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offers Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults...

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

The GED, HiSET and TASC are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offers Adult Basic Educa

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult. Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early ...

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

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.  We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from s...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: West African Storytelling, Drumming and Percussion

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join Dr. Wanda and Ron Cousar to learn the origins of cultural norms from the 16th century to the present through stories for children and families. Engage with the songs, dances, ...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join Dr. Wanda and Ron Cousar to learn the origins of cultural norms from the 16th century to the present through stories for children and families.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Northstar Computer Series: Email Basics 3

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Learning Lab at East Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Email has become a necessary means of communication to fully engage in our modern world. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of email. Students will learn ab...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Email has become a necessary means of communication to fully engage in our modern world. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of email.