Week Calendar

Looking to put your puzzling skills to the test? Check back here each week, and we'll provide a new digital escape room to try with your family at home or virtually with friends.

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.

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.

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.

Participants will learn the components of a project budget proposal, how to estimate costs, income projections, and additional requested materials.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A children’s librarian will invite you to join in a sing-along and then read a children’s book. Can’t make it live? You can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you.

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.

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.

Craft projects designed for adults. Ages 18+

Registration Required

Create a tasteful work of string-art in the shape of a bird!

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

All are welcome. No registration required.

Group badging class where you will learn how to use the Laser Cutter / Engraver.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A children’s librarian will invite you to join in a sing-along and then read a children’s book. Can’t make it live? You can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you.

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.

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.

Looking for a fun way to enjoy books and meet new people? Join the Sand Creek Book Club! Every month we dissect stories, share ideas, and learn from each other. Light refreshments served.

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.

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

A children’s librarian will invite you to join in a sing-along and then read a children’s book. Can’t make it live? You can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you.

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

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.

In this full-day workshop, we will learn the basics of Python, a computer programming language. We’ll start the day with lectures on the basic concepts of the language. In the afternoon we will break out into groups to work on projects.

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.

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.

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.

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

Learn some simple movements and breathing exercises to help you de-stress while working at home.

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 Library Explorer programs serve adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. Make your own calming glitter jar with the supplies provided.

The Old Colorado City Book Group meets monthly. Check attached pdf or call us for this month's title. Light refreshments offered, but feel free to bring your own lunch and join us in a lively discussion!

The Old Colorado City Book Group meets monthly. Join us this month as we meet via Zoom.  Check attached pdf or call us for this month's title.

Make a magic duct tape wallet! This video will show you how to use duct tape and cardboard to assemble a wallet that appears to teleport its contents when opened and closed. 

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

Use twigs and yarn to create 3-dimensional stars.

Join Michael Lucero of the El Paso County CSU Extension office to learn how to safely can high acid foods on this online workshop.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Orion, the Hunter, is one of the few constellations that looks like what it is supposed to be. It is not hard to envision a hunter holding a shield and a sword, defending himself against a charging Taurus the Bull. Constellations tell stories.

Join instructor Ambrie Sward for this virtual mindful movement class that will include meditation and stretches to build the mind/body connection.  All skill levels welcome.  Zoom link will be emailed to particip

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

Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a virtual current events discussion moderated by PPLD staff. Topics of discussion can range from current events to pop culture to gardening to a favorite book you are reading.

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-t

Explore art techniques including painting and drawing for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided.

Ages 18+. Registration required for this free program.

We welcome everyone who wants to spin or learn about spinning. There will be extra spinning wheels and fiber so drop-ins have the opportunity to give it a try. This is a fun way to get to know other spinners and all levels are welcome.

Summer teen volunteer Beanstack training.

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.

Do you love cats?

Blast-off into Summer Adventure! Join us for crafts, games, and activities to celebrate the beginning of Summer Adventure! Ages 0-18 and families welcome.

During Open Hours, Make II is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a 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.

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

Patron PC class at EA every 2nd and 4th Wed., 2-3:30 p.m., in the EA Learning Lab. Registration required.

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

 Come celebrate the release of the Hunger Games prequel at the library!  We will be playing Mafia and making Mockingjay pins and survival bracelets. May the odds be ever in your favor!

Homeschoolers will use their math skills, logic, and strategy during this fun and fast-paced  arithmetic-based activity! Kids will practice basic math skills to solve riddles and learn a cool dice game to play with the whole family.

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

10 week LENA Start parent session in partnership with CPCD.

Did you know studies show that art making builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts?

Animals from around the world will teach kids about the important role they play on our planet.  See some up close and become a champion for wildlife and wild places.  All ages welcome.

Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a virtual current events discussion moderated by PPLD staff. Topics of discussion can range from current events to pop culture to gardening to a favorite book you are reading.

Join us for a virtual book discussion.. Share what you have been reading and get recommendations from other readers. Also learn about PPLD’s resources to help you find your next great read! Use the link below to join the discussion.

Join other intermediate to native speakers to practice your German conversation skills!

Please note this group is not the best fit for beginning speakers.

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

Challenge other Gamers to see who is the best! Ages 12-18 snacks provided. 

#teensgame

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Join us in the Teen Space where we will provide laptops for your use and snacks will be provided! For ages 12 - 18. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/uaqx444, call (719) 531-6333, or visit Penrose Library.