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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...

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...

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: 70
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: 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. ...

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. Click here to watch on Youtube. You can find other virtual programs for teens on our Youtube account. Click here for printable ...

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...

Medicare 101

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Description:
Are you thinking about retiring in the next few years? Are you unsure about how health insurance and Medicare will affect you once you turn 65? Are you helping your parents navigate their Medicare coverage? Join us to learn about Medicare and your he...

Interactive Reader's Advisory

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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!...

Customer Service Team

8:00am - 9:30am
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Description:
Customer Service Team meeting ...

Marketing Team Meeting

9:00am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 1st Floor Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Description:
Weekly meeting of the marketing team.  ...

District Discovery Check-In

9:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Description:
This meeting likely won’t be a full hour every time, but let’s establish some time for us all to chat about Discovery and its progress. ...

Virtual KidsMAKE

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 an art or make project for kids ages 5 - 12. 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. ...

Teen Tech: Upcycled Planters/Bird Feeders

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: S.T.E.A.M., Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Description:
Upcycle common household items to create a planter or a bird feeder for your backyard. ...

COFFEE TALK

3:00pm - 3:45pm
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...

Virtual Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Description:
Join us for a virtual book discussion.. Share what you have been reading and get recommendations from other readers. Also learn about PPLD’s resources to help you find your next great read! Use the link below to join the discussion. Join Zoo...

Library 21c Virtual Briargate Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:
Please join us for the Library 21c Virtual Briargate Book Club for ages 18+. The June meeting is virtual and has a new book title. Strum by Nancy Young is the June 2020 read. This title is an always available eBook on OverDrive. You can log into O...

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. ...