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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Sewing Level 1: Roll-Up Case

Saturday, June 8, 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.

Photo of a woman in yoga pose, PPLD logo above left, word "yoga" superimposed to the left with the icon of a lotus

Beginning and Intermediate Yoga

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
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

German Conversation Group

German Conversation Group

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Foreign Language
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Foreign Language
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

3D Design with Fusion 360

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Class, Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In this two-part class, participants can expect to gain practical experience with Fusion 360, a 2D and 3D design tool to design and create simple products. Patrons will leave with ...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

In this two-part class, participants can expect to gain practical experience with Fusion 360, a 2D and 3D design tool to design and create simple products.

Easy Yarn Art

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
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 art statement.

Required
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
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 art statement.

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End of Life Conversations

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at 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:

End of Life Conversations Compassion & Choices is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most active nonprofit organization committed to improving care and expanding choices for ...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

End of Life Conversations

Compassion & Choices is the nation’s oldest, la

end of life, conversations

End of Life Conversations - Livestream

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

End of Life Conversations - Livestream Compassion & Choices is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most active nonprofit organization committed to improving care and expanding...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

End of Life Conversations - Livestream

Compassion & Choices is the nation

magic mud, ceramic art, older adults, seniors

Magic Mud - Ceramic Arts for Older Adults - Session 1

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Calhan Meeting Room at Calhan Library
Event Type:
Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Magic Mud: Ceramic Art for Older Adults - Session 1 Inspire a sense of community, creativity, and fun with Magic Mud, a ceramic art class for Older Adults. Learn basic clay proc...

Required
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors
Event Type: Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Magic Mud: Ceramic Art for Older Adults - Session 1

Silver Key Extension

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Calhan Meeting Room at Calhan Library
Event Type:
Community Public
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Calhan) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.   Eligibility: Anyone 60 years of ...

Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Calhan) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

Silver Key Service Extension

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Community Public
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.   Eligibility: Anyone...

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moder...

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

Portable Sewing Kits

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Make a pin cushion and a small sewing kit for on-the-go mending.

Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Make a pin cushion and a small sewing kit for on-the-go mending.

Device Drop-In Help

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East F1 at East Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help!  Registration is not required.  Please brin...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! 

Evening Yoga

Tuesday, June 11, 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.

The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate

Monumental Bookworms

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

An evening book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome! The June book selection is The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate.

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs
Event Details:

An evening book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome!

The June book selection is The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate.

Researching Female Ancestors graphic

Researching Your Female Ancestors (virtual genealogy class)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Genealogy Library Programs, History Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Researching your female ancestors can be a difficult, yet rewarding, process. Women’s rights and positions in society varied by time and place, often making their records harder to...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Genealogy Library Programs, History Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 97
Event Details:

Researching your female ancestors can be a difficult, yet rewarding, process. Women’s rights and positions in society varied by time and place, often making their records harder to trace (and how do we find those elusive maiden names?!).

Beginning and Intermediate Yoga

Wednesday, June 12, 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

Yoga Flow

Wednesday, June 12, 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

Northstar Computer Series: Email Basics 2

Thursday, June 13, 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.

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Art for Older Adults

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Art for Older Adults Art for Older Adults inspires a sense of self-reliance for older adults, even when the participant is somewhat reliant on a partner to help with materials u...

Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Art for Older Adults

Art for Older Adults inspires a sense of self-reliance for o

Clay Exploration: Coil Bowls

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class. In part one you will learn how to shape a project out of clay, and in part two you will l...

Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

Renter's Rights 101

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Law, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In this workshop Colorado Legal Services attorney Clinton Albert will help participants learn about a wide variety of topics such as lease basics, reasonable accommodations and mod...

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

In this workshop Colorado Legal Services attorney Clinton Albert will help participants learn about a wide variety of topics such as lease basics, reasonable accommodations and modifications, deposits, repairs, eviction, and updates on recent Colo

First Frost book cover

PPLD Presents: Craig Johnson, Author of "First Frost: A Longmire Mystery"

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Author
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Library District welcomes western suspense author and Walt Longmire creator Craig Johnson as he celebrates the release of his newest title, First Frost. &...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Author
Required
Seats Remaining: 133
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Library District welcomes western suspense author and Walt Longmire creator Craig Johnson as he celebrates the release of his newest title, First Frost.  First Frost (Viking, May 28, 2024) is t

Image of Freida McFadden with her books in The Housemaid series.

Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists– An Author Talk with Freida McFadden

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Author, Senior Library Programs, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Registration here! Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychologic...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Author, Senior Library Programs, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Registration here!