Week Calendar

Regional History Resources

Regional History Resources

5th Congressional District Art Competition Judging 

Meeting

Walk-in appointments available with social worker, Alicia Kwande, for assistance with resources and VI-SPDAT assessments.

COHS test -  Marissa Kozioziemski 

For those new to video editing, this introductory editing class will get you up and running with Adobe Premiere CC.

During Open Hours MAKE @ East is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis.

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For two and three-year-old children, with a favorite adult.

Weekly meeting of the marketing team. 

For adults wanting to improve their workplace and every day English language skills. Classes provide instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Registration is required.

PPLD Adult Education High School Equivalency (HSE) program offers free classes for adults. Using trained instructors, we will help students who need to obtain GED, HiSET, or TASC credentials, which are the alternative to a high school diploma.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation help to anyone, and if you’re 50 and older and can’t afford a tax preparation service we were made especially for you.

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities.

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

Informal English language conversation groups for adults who speak some English (intermediate to advanced levels). Group meets once a week for two hours, no registration required, and no cost involved.

During Open Hours, the Sand Creek Makerspace is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis.

Begin your Tai Chi journey HERE with the Basics. Class is 45 minutes long. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing. Everyone welcome. Learn from Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor.

Social group connecting people with resources, conversation, and support.

This program gives toddlers an introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading. (For one and two-year olds and caregivers.) Approximately 20 minutes.

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For two and three-year-old children, with a favorite adult.

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you're interested!

Library laptops are available for use in our downstairs meeting room. Library staff will be on hand either to assist with personal projects from job skills to Microsoft Office products, or provide practice materials on computer basics.

Learn the uniquely Chinese dance-like Jian (straight sword) and DaoI (broadsword) forms. The Jian sword form is fairly meditative, while the Daol sword form is quite energetic.

For adults wanting to improve their workplace and every day English language skills. Classes provide instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Registration is required.

PPLD Adult Education High School Equivalency (HSE) program offers free classes for adults. Using trained instructors, we will help students who need to obtain GED, HiSET, or TASC credentials, which are the alternative to a high school diploma.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation help to anyone, and if you’re 50 and older and can’t afford a tax preparation service we were made especially for you.

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you're interested!

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

Monthly meeting for East Adult Team.

This adult book group meets the first Friday of every month at 9:00 a.m.  The book for March 6 is These is My Words, by Nancy E. Turner.

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For two and three-year-old children, with a favorite adult.

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies. Space is limited.

Fun music and movement for adults of all abilities. Registration required. Please call 719-597-7070 for more information.

A short read-aloud session for preschoolers.

Please join us for pleasant conversation with refreshments provided by the Friends of PPLD.

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story.  For ages 2-3 accompanied by a favorite adult.

Did you know that block play increases a child's language development? Drop in to build, balance, stack and crash with a variety of different blocks and other educational toys.

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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.

Creative programming designed for adults. Registration Required. Ages 18+ 

Please help ensure that other patrons have the opportunity to participate in this program by only registering for one class session.

These informal gatherings for seniors offer information sharing, networking, discussions and coffee.

All are welcome. No registration required.

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! Join us for this special storytime involving music and movement, aimed at ages 2 and 3 years old.

Did you know that block play increases a child's language development? Drop in to build, balance, stack and crash with a variety of different blocks and other educational toys.

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities.

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannel boards, puppets, songs and activities, followed by a small craft. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sound

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, and activities.

During election days, storytime will be held in the library, as community room will be used for voting.

This program gives toddlers an introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading. (For one and two-year olds and caregivers.) Approximately 20 minutes.

This program gives an introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading for 1 and 2-year-old children and caregivers.

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

All seniors are welcome to share conversation and a cup of coffee in this casual discussion group.

45 minute class with Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor. For first-timers: You must take the Tai Chi Basics course.

A short read-aloud session for preschoolers.

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For two and three-year-old children, with a favorite adult.

Join us for open-ended play! We’ll have fun toys to enhance your child’s early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together.

For ages 1-3 years old. No registration required.

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you’re interested!

1- and 2-year-old children, with a favorite adult, enjoy rhymes, music and movement, and a few short books.

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

Young children, with a favorite adult, experience new stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, activities, and crafts.

Join us for open-ended play! We’ll have fun toys to enhance your child’s early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together.

For ages 1-3 years old. No registration required.

Children ages 3-5, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, songs, and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with sounds, rhythm, and rhyme in a playful environment.

Stories and more for children ages 3 and up. Check your branch or the Children’s Department for Storytime themes.

During election days, Toddler Time will be held in the library, as community room will be used for voting.

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannel boards, puppets, songs and activities.

For parents/caregivers and children 1-3 years old.

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you’re interested!

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, songs, and activities.

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

During election days, Baby Time will be held in the library, as community room will be used for voting.

Are you frustrated with your smartphone? Confused by the Internet? Come get your questions answered about your smartphone, tablet, computer or eReader.

Walk-in appointments available with social worker, Alicia Kwande, for assistance with resources and VI-SPDAT assessments. Every 1st and 3rd Friday at Ruth Holley Library from 10:00am-12:00noon.

Informal English language conversation groups for adults who speak some English (intermediate to advanced levels). Group meets once a week for two hours, no registration required, and no cost involved.

During Open Hours, the SA Makerspace is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis.

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

Begin your Tai Chi journey HERE with the Basics. Class is 45 minutes long. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing. Everyone welcome. Learn from Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor.

A short read-aloud session for preschoolers.

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

Storytimes at the library introduce children ages 3 through 7 to picture books, flannel board stories, finger plays, music, art, poetry, film, and puppetry.

No registration required for this free event.

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities.

Join us for open-ended play! We’ll have fun toys to enhance your child’s early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together.

Ages 0-5 with caring adult

For parents/caregivers and children 1-3 years old. Please join us for this enjoyable five week playgroup where you will spend time together, play, make friends and speak one-on-one with specialists in child development.

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!

In this 2 hour group badging class, learn how to use PPLD’s laser cutter / engraver machines.

Get together weekly to socialize and work on any knitting, crochet, sewing, or quilting that you might be interested in.

PPLD Adult Education Tutoring. 

During Open Hours MAKE @ East is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis.

Young children, with a favorite adult, experience new stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, activities, and crafts. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

Join us for this all ages storytime program; with crafts, stories, and fun! Families are welcome. 

LEGO enthusiasts of all ages! Join us for our monthly LEGO Build! We’ll provide the LEGOs, you bring the creativity! Open to everyone. Please do not bring your own LEGOs (However, donations are gladly accepted!).

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies. Space is limited.

Young children, with a favorite adult, experience new stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, activities, and crafts.

A flow-style class intended for all levels of students to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Breath work and meditative centering activities included. Taught by local yoga instructor Annie Adams.

One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

Stay and play every Wednesday from 11a.m. to 12 p.m. immediately following Toddler Time in the Children's Area.

45 minute class with Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor. For first-timers: You must take the Tai Chi Basics course.

Colorado Nonprofit Association hosts Census sharing with nonprofits.

PPLD Adult Education Tutoring. 

Learn Qi Gong with Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor. No experience necessary. Everyone welcome. philipselva@yahoo.com

Restore balance, focus, and increase vitality by strengthening and stretching your body, clearing your mind and tuning into your breath.  With the use of chairs, we explore the poses with a slow steady practice of movement and breath.

Join us for our shredded book guessing game!  There will be prizes!

Come stop by the ERC! Located on the upper floor of East Library. Call 531.6333 x1416 if you have any questions. Learn more at ppld.org/erc.

Kiddo Yoga, taught by local yoga instructor Leigh Spector-Schultz, offers routines that provide movement, silly play, and dance. Kids, parents, and caregivers can move together with the poses, make silly noises, and dance freely during the class.

Join us for a FREE hour-long yoga class. Please bring your own mat. No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Please consult your physician prior to participation in this program.

Come stop by the ERC! Located on the upper floor of East Library. Call 531.6333 x1416 if you have any questions. Learn more at ppld.org/erc.

45 minute class with Philip Selva, Certified Tai Chi Instructor. For first-timers: You must take the Tai Chi Basics course.

One on One

45 minute class with Certified Tai Chi Instructor Philip Selva. philipselva@yahoo.com
Please consult your physician prior to participation in this program.

Come stop by the ERC! Located on the upper floor of East Library. Call 531.6333 x1416 if you have any questions. Learn more at ppld.org/erc.

Meet us at Carnelian Coffee, 2428 West Colorado Avenue, on the first Sunday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. to discuss that month's book club selection. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Speak English groups are informal English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills. Each group meets once a week for two hours. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.

5th Congressional District Art Competition Judging

During Open Hours, the SA Makerspace is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis.

Join this free book discussion that meets the first Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2 p.m.

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

Speak English groups are informal English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills. Each group meets once a week for two hours. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.

During Open Hours MAKE @ East is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis.

Are you frustrated with your smartphone? Confused by the Internet? Come get your questions answered about your smartphone, tablet, computer or eReader.

Bring a project to work on, share ideas, and socialize with fellow knitters and crocheters. This is NOT a class. No registration required.

Bi-Weekly check-in to make sure the marketing team is on track for Summer Adventure deliverables 

PPLD Adult Education Tutor

PPLD Adult Education Tutor

Explore art techniques including painting and drawing for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided by the Friends of the Rockrimmon Library.

Ages 18+. Registration required for this free program.

In this hands-on program, homeschoolers will change the direction and strength of a wrecking ball’s push to solve a problem—How can they knock down a wall of cups without knocking down the paper houses behind them.

During Open Hours MAKE @ East is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis.

Join us for to watch a free film! Snacks provided. Ages 12-18. Some titles shown may be PG-13.

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!

Come and learn about how electricity is made and how it gets from the power plant to your home! There will be a plasma ball, a Van de Graaf generator, and more!

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime that is specially created for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory integration challenges. Call 531-6333 x1527 if you have any questions.

Are you frustrated with your smartphone? Confused by the Internet? Come get your questions answered about your smartphone, tablet, computer or eReader.

Learn to code with Google!  Using an evaluated curriculum from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding.  The theme of this camp is "Friends". Ages 9-15 only.

Want a computer and device tutoring session beyond our computer classes? Your appointment can cover computer basics, devices (phones, tablets), ebooks, and more. Bring your laptop or device (with cables) or use our la

Upcycle a bottle cap to make your own fishing lure for your next outdoor adventure!

Children's Services meeting

Cheyenne Mountain Library's Fiction (And More) Book Club is open to all! We will be discussing the book Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Text Book Got Wrong  by James W. Loewen.

Join PPLD and the Colorado Classics Association for a presentation on Egyptian Myths. This is offered as a part of PPLD's Winter Adult Reading Program. 

Are you interested in getting volunteer hours? Do you like being able to set your own schedule and come up with your own plans? Stop by this meeting to learn more about (and maybe sign up for!) Teen Advisory Board (TAB).