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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Promotional image for Paws to Read. A child reads a book to a dog.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 31, 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

The words Create & Play are written boldly next to an orange crayon. Behind, a child colors.

Create and Play

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that making art builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will exp...

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 studies show that making art builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

Create & Play

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that making art builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will exp...

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

Did you know studies show that making art builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

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Baby Time

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
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 he...

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

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together.

Promotional image for Baby Time.

Baby Time

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
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 he...

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

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together.

Promotional image for Toddler Time.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
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 experien...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's 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.

Promotional image for Toddler Time.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
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 experien...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's 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.

Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Tuesday, August 6, 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.

Promotional image for Paws to Read. A child reads a book to a dog.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, August 7, 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

The words Create & Play are written boldly next to an orange crayon. Behind, a child colors.

Create and Play

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that making art builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will exp...

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 studies show that making art builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

Idea Lab LEGO Build surrounded by images of LEGO and children building with LEGO

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources...

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! For ages 5 - 12.

Promotional image for storytime.

Storytime

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
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.    Room Capacity Disclaimer: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requiremen...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's 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.   

Room Capacity Disclaimer:

Promotional graphic for the Laser Cutter with a laser cut and engraved heart.

Laser Badging & Design Level 1: Notebooks

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services 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:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom notebook designs to engrave and cut out of 1/...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom notebook designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8” wood. No previous experience required. Ages 9 and up.

Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Tuesday, August 13, 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.

Promotional image for Paws to Read. A child reads a book to a dog.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, August 14, 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

Children listening to story being read. Along the bottom it reads "Storytime"

Storytime

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
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
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

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

Children listening to story being read. On the side it reads "Storytime"

Storytime

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
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
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

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

Ice Cream Social

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, 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: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, 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.

image of a sewing machine. PPLD logo.

Sewing Level 1: Roll-Up Case

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a basic roll-up case using a sewing machine. No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided by P...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a basic roll-up case using a sewing machine.

Two small children playing together next to some happy clouds and the words "Toddler Time"

Toddler Time

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie 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 experien...

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie 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.

Two small children playing together next to some happy clouds and the words "Toddler Time"

Toddler Time

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie 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 experien...

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie 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.

Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Tuesday, August 20, 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.

French Music Lingua

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Foreign Language
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Join Madame Barbara from Springs French Music Lingua for a unique program that teaches French and sign language to children ages 8 and under using a fun mix of music, movement, art...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Foreign Language
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Madame Barbara from Springs French Music Lingua for a unique program that teaches French and sign language to children ages 8 and under using a fun mix of music, movement, art, drama and storytelling.

French Music Lingua

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Foreign Language
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Join Madame Barbara from Springs French Music Lingua for a unique program that teaches French and sign language to children ages 8 and under using a fun mix of music, movement, art...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Foreign Language
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Madame Barbara from Springs French Music Lingua for a unique program that teaches French and sign language to children ages 8 and under using a fun mix of music, movement, art, drama and storytelling.