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Pikes Peak Library District has temporarily closed all physical locations until further notice. Learn more about our response and accessing digital resources at ppld.org/COVID-19.

All Day 3/16 - 6/30
Branches:
Calhan Library, Cheyenne Mountain Library, East Library, Fountain Library, High Prairie Library, Knights of Columbus Hall, Library 21c, Manitou Springs Library, Mobile Library Services, Monument Library, Old Colorado City Library, Palmer Lake Library, Penrose Library, Rockrimmon Library, Ruth Holley Library, Sand Creek Library, Ute Pass Library, Off Site

Check out the PPLD Kids at Home Art Show!

4/29 @ 12:00pm
to
7/31 @ 9:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Homeschool, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Description:
Take advantage of a fun opportunity to celebrate creativity and community!  The annual Homeschool Art Show, originally scheduled for April at East Library, is moving online. Even though all Libraries are temporarily closed due to the COV...

Virtual Storytime for Kids

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Class
Description:
Children’s staff from around the district host a sing-along and read a children’s book. Videos premiere at 10:30 a.m. each week! All videos are available for viewing later on PPLDTV YouTube. Click here to see our videos. ...

Teens Gaming: Dungeons & Dragons Character Creation

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Description:
Learn the basics of character creation for D&D Fifth Edition.   Click here to watch the video on YouTube. Click here to see other virtual programs for teens on our YouTube playlist. ...

Virtual Mindful Movement and Meditation

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 83
Description:
Join instructor Ambrie Sward for this virtual mindful movement class that will include meditation and stretches to build the mind/body connection.  All skill levels welcome.  Zoom link will be emailed to participant...

Children's Services meeting

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Description:
Children's Services meeting ...

Jam Making - Online Workshop

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Description:
Join Michael Lucero of the El Paso County CSU Extension office to learn how make and preserve flavorful fruit jams.  You will learn tested and research-based techniques to safely process and can jams.  The workshop will cover water-bath can...

Summer Challenge: LEGO Build

6/4 @ 8:00am
to
6/17 @ 9:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Description:
This summer, we’re challenging you to use your imagination and create! Your entry could be featured on social media and the homepage of ppld.org. We’ll select one winner for each challenge, who will win a $25 gift card to Poor Richard’s Books &a...

Virtual Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Description:
Join local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman in this virtual yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners. Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class. ...

Virtual KidsSTEM

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Class
Description:
Children’s staff from around the district lead a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) based project for kids ages 5 - 12. Videos premiere at 10:30 a.m. each week!   All videos are available for viewing later o...

Teens Eat: Lembas Bread

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Description:
Lembas Bread: One bite will satisfy a man for a day! Learn how to make your own Elvish bread from the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Join us every Thursday for a new recipe. Click here to watch the video. You can find other virtual prog...

Coffee Talk: Gardening

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:
Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a virtual current events discussion moderated by PPLD staff. Topics of discussion can range from current events to pop culture to gardening to a favorite book you are reading. Space in each discussion is li...

Bi-Weekly Advertising Meeting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Description:
Regular meeting to plan advertising efforts  ...

Interactive Reader's Advisory

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public
Description:
If you have reached the end of your watch list or reading list and need a few new recommendations, join us on Facebook Mondays and Thursdays for some real-time suggestions. You post three books, movies, authors or TV shows that you like and BAM!...

Yappy Hour

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:
If you and your canine best friend are missing the dog park, stop by our Yappy Hour to virtually connect with other dogs and their humans! Meet other dog and human pairs from nearby, learn how they are making the most of time at home, and challenges ...

PenPop!

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:
Let’s geek out!  Join our Penrose team each week to discuss your favorite genres/topics in pop culture.  Each week we will discuss a different topic.  On June 4th, we will be discussing LGBT representation in pop culture! ...

EAST ADULT TEAM MEETING

9:00am - 10:00am
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Description:
Monthly meeting for East Adult Team. ...

Virtual Storytime for Kids

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Class
Description:
Children’s staff from around the district host a sing-along and read a children’s book. Videos premiere at 10:30 a.m. each week! All videos are available for viewing later on PPLDTV YouTube. Click here to see our videos. ...

Fandom: Star Wars Origami

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Description:
Learn how to make Star Wars spacecraft out of paper! ...

Virtual Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 76
Description:
Join local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman in this virtual yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners. Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class. ...

Summer Picks

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Class
Description:
Looking for something new to read this summer? Children’s staff from around the district share new chapter book ideas. Maybe you’ll find your next favorite book! Videos premiere at 10:30 a.m. each week!   All videos are available...

Teens Self-Care: Self-Care 101

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Description:
What is self-care? Learn some ways to take care of yourself. Click here to watch on YouTube. Click here to find other virtual programs for teens on our YouTube account. ...

CAT CAFE: CATURDAY WITH CATS

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
Join fellow cat enthusiasts, and hopefully a few extroverted cats, for a virtual cat cafe! Meet nearby cats and their humans, learn how cats and their humans are making the most of time at home, and challenges everyone may be facing. Space is limited...

Virtual Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Description:
Join local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman in this virtual yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners. Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class. ...

Virtual Storytime for Kids

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Class
Description:
Children’s staff from around the district host a sing-along and read a children’s book. Videos premiere at 10:30 a.m. each week! All videos are available for viewing later on PPLDTV YouTube. Click here to see our videos. ...

Teens Make: Paper Marbling

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Description:
Make marbled paper using shaving cream and paint or food coloring! Join us every Monday for a new craft. ...

Cat Cafe

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:
Join fellow cat enthusiasts, and hopefully a few extroverted cats, for a virtual cat cafe! Meet nearby cats and their humans, learn how cats and their humans are making the most of time at home, and challenges everyone may be facing. Space is limited...