The Regional History & Genealogy department will be closed on Sat., June 7 and Sat., June 14 to host the 2025 Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium.

East Library will begin an elevator modernization 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.  

Upcoming Events

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Story Creations For Older Adults

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family, All
Registration Required
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational, Library Explorers, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story Creations For Older Adults and Familes : Hand Puppets

Story Creations For Older Adults

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family, All
Registration Required
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational, Library Explorers, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story Creations For Older Adults : Accordion Fold Storybook

Homeschool Curriculum Swap

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Family
Registration Required
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
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! 

 

Story Creations For Older Adults

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family, All
Registration Required
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational, Library Explorers, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story Creations For Older Adults : Victorian Paper Theaters

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! 

 

Homeschool: Explore Owl Pellets

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Experience this fun, on-the-road version of PPLD’s Educational Resource Center (ERC) at a Library near you! Join us for owl pellet dissection and explore the fascinating life of this elusive bird of prey through hands-on experiences.

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: Build An Animal Oasis

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

Join us to create a fun oasis using Rigamajig, a life-size building set with wooden planks, gears, hardware, and more.

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: Cave Paintings

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity while diving into the fascinating world of ancient cave paintings! Join us as we discover the purposes and historical significance of ancient cave paintings.

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: Make-a-Masterpiece

1:00pm–2:30pm
Tween 9-12
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschoolers: Each month a new hands-on program introduces kids to an artist and artistic techniques in an engaging way.  Join us to learn something new and create your own masterpiece!

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.

Winter Makerspace Open House

1:00pm–4:00pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational, Kids, Makerspace, Science & Technology, Seniors, Studios, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Drop by to create some fun winter crafts and explore what the makerspaces have to offer! Experiment with [craft], [craft], [craft], and other projects to give as a gift or keep for yourself. All ages welcome and all materials provided.