Week Calendar

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eBooks & eAudios

eBooks & eAudios

Monthly staff meeting for Rockrimmon Library.

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

Weekly meeting of the marketing team. 

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

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 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

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.

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

Meeting: Friends of Old Colorado City Library

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.

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.

Programs for adults of all abilities. Meet CSP officers and learn more about Port of Entry duties. Please call 719-597-7070 for more information.

A short read-aloud session for preschoolers.

Monday Morning Movie! Come join us for a movie! Refreshments will be provided. This month's movie is Dead Poets Society!

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.

Struggling with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone? Bring your device and a staff member can assist you in troubleshooting the device.

You must register for one of the five slots available.

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

Plastic bags are the worst- but they can be improved! Upcycle those old shopping bags into a cute, reusable pouch. 

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

All are welcome. No registration required.

You can now drop items off at the Pikes Peak Library District - Sand Creek Library on TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS from 10am-2pm! Drop off is located at the back entrance of the library.
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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.

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.

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 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.

A children’s librarian will lead an art, craft, or experiment project with items that can be found in a cupboard. Can’t make it live? You can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you.

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

Programs for adults of all abilities. Meet CSP officers and learn more about Port of Entry duties. Please call Delaina at ext. 6077 for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Head to your library to pick up a free book for your 4 year old April 13-26, 2020! Attend a special Storytime to hear the 2020 One Book Colorado winner and do fun interactive activities geared towards the winning title!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Head to your library to pick up a free book for your 4 year old April 13-26, 2020! Attend a special Storytime to hear the 2020 One Book Colorado winner and do fun interactive activities geared towards the winning title!

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

You can now drop items off at the Pikes Peak Library District - Sand Creek Library on TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS from 10am-2pm! Drop off is located at the back entrance of the library.
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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.

A children’s librarian will lead an art, craft, or experiment project with items that can be found in a cupboard. Can’t make it live? You can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you.

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

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.

Head to your library to pick up a free book for your 4 year old April 13-26, 2020! Attend a special Storytime to hear the 2020 One Book Colorado winner and do fun interactive activities geared towards the winning title!

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.

Programs for adults of all abilities. Meet CSP officers and learn more about Port of Entry duties. Please call 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

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

Build Legos with fellow enthusiasts.

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

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.

Join us for a Chair Yoga class, focusing on strengthening and stretching your body while focusing your mind and helping you tap in to your breath. Tapping into our vital Life Force keeps our bodies flexible, strong and healthy.

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.

A children’s librarian will lead a “Baby/Toddler Time” program that focuses on songs and rhymes. Can’t make it live? You can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you.

Come join us to explore the different shapes and patterns that you can create while using a variety of common household items to paint with! Ages 5-12

Come and get to know some fuzzy bunny friends from Wishing Star Farm. This is a soothing, interactive program with live animals for ages 0 - 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.

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.

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.

Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners with local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. (Yoga blanket, yoga strap, and two yoga blocks recommended.)

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. There is a zoom limit of 100 participants.

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

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.

PPLD Adult Education Tutoring. 

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

Use recycled book pages to make new poems with sharpie.

Come and enjoy a free movie and popcorn. We will be showing the film Downton Abbey

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.

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.

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

Kindergarten storytime and tour

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.

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.

Homeschoolers will be introduced to the still life works of French Impressionist Berthe Morisot, then create a colorful inspired bouquet of their own.

Adult crafter's meet to chat and work on an individual project

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 

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.