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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Homeschool Art Show Exhibit

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
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!

 

Make-a-Masterpiece: Paint Like An Impressionist!

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Registration
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
Registration 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.

Annual Homeschool Resource Fair

10:00am - 1:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Are you a homeschool family or interested in getting started in homeschooling? Our annual Homeschool Resource Fair features a wide variety of local exhibitors offering educational and extracurricular opportunities for homeschooling families.

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! 

 

Homeschool: Map Mania

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Homeschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Explore the many uses and parts of maps, both historic and current. Create your own map, work together to make a shared map of the Library, and then go on a treasure hunt.

 Ages 6 - 12. 

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! 

 

Homeschool: Great Inventions: The Super Soaker

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Learn about Lonnie Johnson, NASA engineer and inventor of the greatest water blaster ever, through hands-on activities and challenges. Ages 7 - 12.

Homeschool Science: The Science of Safety

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the experts from Colorado Springs Utilities who use hands-on experiments and activities to illustrate how the safe use of electricity and natural gas can affect all aspects of our daily activities.

Homeschool Science: The Science of Safety

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the experts from Colorado Springs Utilities who use hands-on experiments and activities to illustrate how the safe use of electricity and natural gas can affect all aspects of our daily activities.

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! 

 

Homeschool: Be a Friend to Trees

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Registration
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Nurture a sense of wonder for trees and their impact as a natural resource. Ages 5 – 12.

 

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! 

 

Make-a-Masterpiece: Paint Like An Impressionist!

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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.

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.

All Pikes Peak Makes

10:00am - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

A maker is someone who creates – to be innovative, to solve problems, to bring something beautiful into the world, or simply to have fun. They have an idea and they bring it to life.

Homeschool Science: Forensics

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Use your crime-busting science skills to determine "who done it" and solve the case. Join the educators from STARBASE Peterson for this fun, interactive program. Ages 8 – 12. Registration required.  

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! 

 

Homeschool Curriculum Swap

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Family
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Family
Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Looking for new curriculum and/or educational materials? Have a curriculum you don’t need? Homeschoolers can bring curriculum, educational materials, books, and more to give to other homeschoolers at this once-a-year event. No selling.

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! 

 

Homeschool Game Day

11:00am - 12:30pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East George Fellows Park
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Homeschool families are invited to an outdoor game day! Activities include four square, hula hoops, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, kickball, and more. Come prepared to play! All ages are welcome.

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!