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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VIRTUAL LENA Start Tuesday Evenings

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids 0-5, Adult
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

ATTENTION:

East Library Book Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly book group that meets on the first Wednesday of the Month from 10 am - noon.

Nonprofit Workshop - Grant Seeking with Colorado Grants Guide

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Nonprofit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Not sure where to begin with your search for foundation funding? New to grant seeking or just looking for a refresher?

Nonprofit Workshop - Grant Seeking with Colorado Grants Guide

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Nonprofit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Not sure where to begin with your search for foundation funding? New to grant seeking or just looking for a refresher?

Virtual Author Visits - How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Link to the information page on Library Speakers Consortium.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Wednesday Afternoons

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids 0-5, Adult
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Adult
Event Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

ATTENTION:

Yoga Flow

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, 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.

Nonprofit Office Hours at 21C

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Nonprofit
Event Details:

Join our Nonprofit Librarian for an in-person 1:1 session. Bring your questions relating to grant seeking, grant writing, nonprofits, etc.

Device Drop-In Help

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Community Public, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Stop in during our device drop-in hour between 2-3 p.m., and our staff can assist you! No registration is required. Please bring your own power cords and devices.

Math Tutoring

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutoring is provided free of charge.

Speak English Group

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Adult
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Community Public, Foreign Language
Event Details:

This group is an informal English language conversation group for adults who speak some English. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.

Path to Citizenship Study Group

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Path to Citizenship is a volunteer led study group that helps prepare students to pass the interview and exam required for American Citizenship. The groups meets once a week for 8 weeks.

PPAAA Retirement Series: Caring For Yourself

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Retirement can be as stressful as it can be fun! Join PPLD and PPAAA for this Retirement Series that will provide information, resources, and fellowship to explore the many ways retirement can be challenging and enjoyable.

Northstar Computer Series: Microsoft Word 2

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Microsoft Word 2

Dining with Diabetes

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Cooking, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Dining with Diabetes is a Colorado State University Research and Extension health and wellness program that consist of a series of four in-person classes that includes general diabetes information, eating plans

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Clay Exploration: Mini Planters

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

Repair Café

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Café!

Device Drop-in Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, 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! 

Manitou Springs Library Fiber Arts Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Seniors
Event Details:

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters.

Library 21c Fiber Arts Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your stitching, knitting, crocheting project, or more and socialize with other crafters.

Speak English Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults
Event Details:

Speak English groups are fun English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills.

Each group meets once a week for two hours to practice English.

Penrose Perk

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a beverage and learn about Library resources. 

Drop In Device Lab

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Stop by our Drop-In Device Lab from 1:30-3:00pm on the 2nd Friday of every month and our staff will assist you. 

Sewing Level 1: Roll-Up Case

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Gain new sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a basic project using a sewing machine. No previous experience required. All supplies will be provided. Ages and 9 and up. 

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children ages 9 – 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.