East Library will begin an elevator modernization project lasting approximately six weeks on Wed., March 12.

The Library will remain open, but the 2nd floor will only have stair access. Visit ppld.org/east-library-improvements for more information.  

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FCS Homeschool Art Show Event

Homeschool Art Show Exhibit

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Live Indoor, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Details:

Drop by to check out the Homeschool Art Show, exhibited in the East Library Children's area throughout the month of April. Artwork has been provided by homeschoolers, Grades K - 12...

Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Live Indoor, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Drop by to check out the Homeschool Art Show, exhibited in the East Library Children's area throughout the month of April. Artwork has been provided by homeschoolers, Grades K - 12, from across the Pikes Peak Library District!

 

Library 21c Makerspaces opening at 12pm

All Day
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will open at 2pm today.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will open at 2pm today.

Storytime children reading

Storytime

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Storytime children reading

Storytime

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Sensory Storytime

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive storytime designed to include children with learning and sensory differences. Ideal for children ages 3 – 12 and their parents or caregivers. All abiliti...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive storytime designed to include children with learning and sensory differences. Ideal for children ages 3 – 12 and their parents or caregivers. All abilities are welcome. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Make-a-Masterpiece for Homeschoolers

Make-a-Masterpiece: Paint Like An Impressionist!

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Community Meeting Room at East Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Details:

Homeschoolers: Observe, imagine, and create a painterly “plein air” masterpiece, inspired by French Impressionist Claude Monet.  Using short brushstrokes and layers of paint, ...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Homeschoolers: Observe, imagine, and create a painterly “plein air” masterpiece, inspired by French Impressionist Claude Monet.  Using short brushstrokes and layers of paint, your artwork will come alive with color, movement, and texture.&nbs

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

PPLD logo with children attending a storytime

Storytime

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Palmer Lake Community Events at Palmer Lake Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Room: Palmer Lake Community Events
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Storytime

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Paws to Read

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Fountain Children's area at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Children's area
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Vinyl Record Art

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

Create a masterpiece on a vinyl record. We will provide inspiration for celebrations and other fun and unique ideas. Registration required. Ages 9 and up! 

Required
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Create a masterpiece on a vinyl record. We will provide inspiration for celebrations and other fun and unique ideas. Registration required. Ages 9 and up! 

Paws to Read

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, 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 fidg...

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

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

Spring Makerspace Open House

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Details:

Drop by the makerspace to create some fun spring crafts and explore what the makerspaces have to offer! Experiment with Spring watercolors, felt flower headbands, origami frogs, an...

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Drop by the makerspace to create some fun spring crafts and explore what the makerspaces have to offer! Experiment with Spring watercolors, felt flower headbands, origami frogs, and other projects to give as a gift or keep for yourself.

Baby time blocks

Baby Time

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Baby time blocks

Baby Time

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

toddler time child with cartoon dragon

Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
East Children's Activity/Story Rooms at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Storytime logo and image

Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

toddler time child with cartoon dragon

Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
East Children's Activity/Story Rooms at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Create & Play

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Children's Activity Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Details:

Creative and playful adventures with art for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy.

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Creative and playful adventures with art for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Paws to Read logo and picture

Paws to Read

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Monument Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

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

Image of Toddler Time Logo

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Image of Toddler Time Logo

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. 

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. 

Paws to Read

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Children's Corner at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, 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 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, 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!