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Monthly staff meeting for Rockrimmon Library.

COHS test

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.

Come and enjoy a special Music and Movement program with a musician from the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs. Dance and wiggle to live music and learn about an amazing instrument.

Weekly meeting of the marketing team. 

Join us for a creative and fun paper craft class! This class meets every other month on the third Tuesday with new projects each session.  Register now -- space is limited to the first 15 adults to sign up.

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.

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has made the decision to cancel all public programs and events, in addition to all public meeting and study room reservations, effective Mon., March 16, through Tue., March 31, in light of the evolving situation

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.

IMPORTANT:

We are sorry for the inconvenience, but due to staff changes we have to cancel our ESL orientations next week. If you have any questions please contact the Adult Education office (719)531-6333 x1225. Thank you!

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.

Learn about business resource tools to help you start or grow a business. You will learn all you need to be able to write a business plan or decide if becoming an entrepreneur is right for you.

Learn how to maximize the Foundation Directory Online tools to identify potential grants.  The database provides information to include grant recipients, their location, dollar amounts granted, and suggested funders.  Class designed for

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.

Meeting

Legal research and writing class for PPCC students PAR 213.  Not open to the general public.  

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.

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has made the decision to cancel all public programs and events, in addition to all public meeting and study room reservations, effective Mon., March 16, through Tue., March 31, in light of the evolving situation

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

To ensure everyone’s health and safety, Pikes Peak Library District will cancel all public programs, in addition to meeting and study room reservations, effective Mon., March 16, through Tue., March 31.

A short read-aloud session for preschoolers.

Programs for adults of all abilities. Free your inner songbird! Choose a tune and we'll play the music to back you up. Props will be provided. Please call Tiffany at 719-633-6278 for more information.

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

Join us for board games or use the space to catch up on homework. A light snack will be provided. Ages 8-18.

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.

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has made the decision to cancel all public programs and events, in addition to all public meeting and study room reservations, effective Mon., March 16, through Tue., March 31, in light of the evolving situation

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.

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has made the decision to cancel all public programs and events, in addition to all public meeting and study room reservations, effective Mon., March 16, through Tue., March 31, in light of the evolving situation

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.

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has made the decision to cancel all public programs and events, in addition to all public meeting and study room reservations, effective Mon., March 16, through Tue., March 31, in light of the evolving situation

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.

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

Programs for adults of all abilities. Free your inner songbird! Choose a tune and we'll play the music to back you up. Props will be provided. Please call Heather at ext. 6314 for more information.

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.

Welcome to paper crafting, card-making creativity time!

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Registration is required.

All materials provided.

Imagine, engineer, and build an animal using the Rigamajig, a large-scale collection of wooden planks, wheels, pulleys, nuts, bolts, and ropes that allow kids to follow their curiosity while honing hands-on skills.

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.

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.

Celebrate our natural environment! Experience a visit with a variety of snakes from Nature's Educators. Discover how to identify which snakes are venomous, learn what snakes eat, find out where they live, and how they find their prey.

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.

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.

Imagine, engineer, and build an animal using the Rigamajig, a large-scale collection of wooden planks, wheels, pulleys, nuts, bolts, and ropes that allow kids to follow their curiosity while honing hands-on skills.

In this 2 hour group badging class, learn how to use PPLD’s CNC router. After the completion of this class, participants will be able to use the library’s CNC on their own during Open Hours in the makerspace at Library 21c.

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.

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.

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

Imagine, engineer, and build an animal using the Rigamajig, a large-scale collection of wooden planks, wheels, pulleys, nuts, bolts, and ropes that allow kids to follow their curiosity while honing hands-on skills.

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.

Programs for adults of all abilities. Free your inner songbird! Choose a tune and we'll play the music to back you up. Props will be provided. Please call Fran at 719-597-5377 for more information.

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

Stay and play with us after Toddler Time or drop in to build, balance, stack and crash with a variety of different blocks and other educational toys!

Build Legos with fellow enthusiasts.

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

We will be discussing topics related to high desert gardening. Open to the public; visitors are heartily invited to join us. Visit our website at www.falcongardenclub.org

Winter Adult Reading Program

Make a magical gradient lantern with an under the sea silhouette.

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

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.

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.

Get a closer look at seeds and discover multiple ways to use seeds. Make cool things for and from your garden. For ages 5-12.

Drop in and spend time with your kids (babies - teens) coloring and conversing. Pages and coloring materials suitable for babies through adults provided. No registration necessary.

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

Restorative Yoga sessions, taught by local Yoga Instructor Leigh Schultz-Spector, are designed to focus on restoring, relaxing, and resolving clarity of both the body and mind.

Friends Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has made the decision to cancel all public programs and events, in addition to all public meeting and study room reservations, effective Mon., March 16, through Tue., March 31, in light of the evolving situation

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

Join us for a creative and fun project to make and take.  Space is limited.  Registration Required

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.

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has made the decision to cancel all public programs and events, in addition to all public meeting and study room reservations, effective Mon., March 16, through Tue., March 31, in light of the evolving situation

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.

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.

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

Manticores, Merpeople, and Minotaurs oh My! Spend some time relaxing with these mythological coloring sheets.

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.

Bring a lunch, and enjoy a free film.

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.

Join instructor Valerie Paulson for a beginner's yoga class every Thursday at the library. No registration required.

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.

Following the flat, even count peyote stitch, attendees will create a beaded ring using Delica seed beads, beading needles, and beading thread. Registration required.

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, 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.

Are you looking for a career in the culinary industry?

Do you love books, reading and libraries? Have you considered becoming involved in your community? One easy step covers it all! JOIN THE FRIENDS NOW!

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.