Week Calendar

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.

*If person missed Orientation Day 1, CAN'T attend Day 2.*
To attend any GED class, you have to come to the orientation first.
*Orientation will take two days to complete.
*Not necessary to pre-register, just show up.

Weekly meeting of the marketing team. 

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

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.

Come and learn about our frisky goat friends from Wishing Star Farm. We will have a goat-related craft for you during this interactive program with live animals for all ages.

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.

*If person missed Orientation Day 1, CAN'T attend Day 2.*
To attend any GED class, you have to come to the orientation first.
*Orientation will take two days to complete.
*Not necessary to pre-register, just show up.

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

Sign, Sing, and tell stories with Alanna Jones! Learn some sign language and help tell the classic American folktale, The Gunniwolf. Then participate in the puppet story, Dragon Kisses, based on a Swedish folktale. For ages 3 - 12.

Looking for a fun activity or craft project to do at home? PPLD has you covered.

Play the ukulele?  Even a little?  This open session is intended for people 12 and older.  All skill levels are welcome!  Please bring your instrument and music stand.  Call Palmer Lake Library for more information: 

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.

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

Upcycle those old shopping bags into a cute, reusable pouch.

A short read-aloud session for preschoolers.

Children’s Staff from around the district will invite you to join in a sing-along and then read a children’s book. Videos are not live, so you can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you.

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.

Come join Steve for an interactive family romp filled with music, humor, and games as he performs his hit songs. Be prepared to laugh and sing, and bring your dancing shoes! For all ages.

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.

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

All are welcome. No registration required.

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

Stop the Bleed, a nationwide class presented by American Medical Response (AMR), will teach you to stop severe bleeding and potentially save a life.

Summer is here, and it is time for Big Kids and their siblings, to come and listen to slightly longer stories.

After stories, stay for some fun, hands-on activities, crafts, etc.

Preschoolers welcome, too!

Children’s staff from around the district lead an art or make project for kids ages 5 - 12. Videos premiere at 10:30 a.m. each week!

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.

#summeradventure #earlyliteracy #toddlers

Fun music & movement for adults of all abilities. Please call 719-531-6333 X 6313 for more information.

ESL students who wish to improve their writing skills need to have a basic understanding of grammar structure, tense usage, vocabulary, and how to commit thought processes and ideas onto paper.

Interested?

Please join us for the Library 21c Virtual Briargate Book Club for ages 18+. The July meeting is virtual and has a new book title.

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

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.

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

#summeradventure #earlyliteracy #toddlers

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

Who doesn’t love bubbles? Shake and move at this 30-minute dance party with bubbles. For ages 0 - 5.

#Music&Movement #KidsDance #ImagineYourStory #Ages0-5 #SummerAdventure #earlyliteracy

Dare to venture on a fantastic journey of imagination with Puppet Tales as you meet silly puppet characters and witness amazing magical illusions. For ages 3 - 12

#summeradventure #familyprograms #imagineyourstory #summerfun

Come and learn about our frisky goat friends from Wishing Star Farm. We will have a goat-related craft for you during this interactive program with live animals for all ages.

Children’s Staff from around the district will invite you to join in a sing-along and then read a children’s book. Videos are not live, so you can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you.

Young children, with a favorite adult, experience new stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, activities, and crafts. For ages 0-5.

Interested in electronics? Soldering (connecting two metal components with a molten filler metal) is a fundamental part of most electronics projects. Learn the basics of soldering and practice your soldering skills in this introductory class.

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.

Sign, Sing, and tell stories with Alanna Jones! Learn some sign language and help tell the classic American folktale, The Gunniwolf. Then participate in the puppet story, Dragon Kisses, based on a Swedish folktale. For ages 3 - 12.

Patti Smithsonian and her puppets enact a modern adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson's beloved fairytale, The Nightingale. When the old toy box opens, all the dolls, toys, and baby tyrannosaurus rex beg to be in the show.

Children’s staff from around the district lead a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) based project for kids ages 5 - 12. Videos premiere at 10:30 a.m. each week!

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.

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

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.

Explore, knead, roll, and mold with Playdough in this drop-in program. For ages 0 - 5.

#ImagineYourStory #Ages0-5 #SummerAdventure #earlyliteracy

ALL OLD COLORADO CITY LIBRARY SUMMER FUN EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT THE WESTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER, 1628 W Bijou St. Colorado Springs, CO 80904.

Stop the Bleed, a nationwide class presented by American Medical Response (AMR), will teach you to stop severe bleeding and potentially save a life.

Children’s Staff from around the district will invite you to join in a sing-along and then read a children’s book. Videos are not live, so you can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you.

Looking for something new to read this summer? Children’s staff from around the district share new chapter book ideas. Maybe you’ll find your next favorite book! Videos premiere at 10:30 a.m. each week!

Fold, fold, fold - voila! Learn to make origami in just a few simple steps. Join us every Monday for a new craft!

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.

Come join Steve for an interactive family romp filled with music, humor, and games as he performs his hit songs. Be prepared to laugh and sing, and bring your dancing shoes! For all ages.

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 a tutorial and some strategy discussion for the massively popular board game, Ticket to Ride, which is available for checkout at certain Library locations! 

Make your own homemade pasta with common pantry items. Join us every Thursday for a new recipe!

Take a moment to focus on the present moment and give your thoughts some space with this guided meditation by Khan Academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZYxc6VcRGA

Make a basic microscope that you can use with your smartphone

Bring a lunch and join us for a discussion of

Learn how to draw yourself as a character in Adventure Time!

Feel free to join us for the virtual version of the Carnelian Coffee Book Group, facilitated by the Pikes Peak Library District. Multiple copies, including online, are available through PPLD.

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.

Using a parachute, children engage in songs, rhymes, and games in this interactive 30-minute program. For ages 0 - 5. 
#Music&Movement #ImagineYourStory #Ages0-5 #SummerAdventure #earlyliteracy

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

Join this free book discussion that meets the first Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2 p.m. This month, we will discuss Daisy Jones & the Six and Killers of the Flower Moon.

Are you thinking about retiring in the next few years? Are you unsure about how health insurance and Medicare will affect you once you turn 65? Are you helping your parents navigate their Medicare coverage?

Are you thinking about retiring in the next few years? Are you unsure about how health insurance and Medicare will affect you once you turn 65? Are you helping your parents navigate their Medicare coverage?

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.

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.

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.

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

Jeanie B’s second program is energetic, entertaining, and educational as she shares parts of the book Abuela by Aurthur Dorros, teaches a song in sign language and shows us what is in her mysterious boxes!  For all ages. 

Back by popular demand, cut recycled bottles into cute cat (or other animal) shapes to get your container garden started! 

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Can your child design a bridge that the three Billy goats gruff can use to cross the river? For ages 5 - 12.

#summeradventure #STEM #fairytales #engineering #elementary #ImagineYourStory #kidsmake #ages5-12 #summermake

Summer Adventure: Teen Craft: Fantasy Road Sign

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.

Experience a new program celebrating the magic of the yo-yo with Luke Renner as he demonstrates award-winning tricks that will mystify and delight!  For ages 5+

Why are sunsets red? Why is the sky blue? Exploring optics (the science of light), attendees will work together to answer such questions while exploring light and color by making their own color wheel spinner. For ages 5 - 12.

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.

If you registered for a Maker in Residence: Textile Art program, or have been working on a collage piece for the Textile Art Project, you are welcome to attending this virtual Q&A session!

Explore solar science by learning about the power of the sun with several hands on solar experiments.

Critters Galore

Meet Kathy’s Critters and get very close to a variety of animals, including sugar gliders, hedgehogs, snakes, and reptiles! Add to the fun by making your own unique animal craft.

For ages 3 - 12.

Join us each month for a new craft! Registration required: registration opens two weeks before craft day.

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.

I solemnly swear that you'll paint something magical in this program!  Learn a tracing technique and paint the mythological creature of your choice.

#SummerAdventure #ImagineYourStory #HarryPotter #Booklife #TeenMake #summermake

Families will sing and dance in this second interactive musical storytelling program with Aspen Black, based on myths and fairytales from all over the world! For all ages.

Jeannie B's interactive music program is energetic, entertaining, and educational! If you like singing, dancing, and silliness, you will not want to miss this program. For all ages.

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Binders Keepers is a bi-monthly meeting for bookbinding enthusiasts or wannabes. We meet to share creative ideas, techniques, skills, and of course, handmade books. Every meeting also includes a demonstration that is relevant to bookbinding.

Strange things are afoot at your local library!

Your child can practice reading and build fluency by reading to a specially trained Paws to Read dog.

Meet this special dog in the Children's Area.

Learn to code with Google! Using an evaluated curriculum from the computer scientists at Google, learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding.

Self-represented litigants/pro se patrons (representing yourself in court without a lawyer) are welcome for a walk-in session with a volunteer attorney to discuss your legal issue in a 10-15 minute private session.

Upcoming El Paso County Virtual Pro Se Clinic (VPC) Free Legal Clinic:
Monday, April 6, 2020 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

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

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

An all-ages knitting group that meets every Wednesday in the Study Room. Practice materials are provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own materials! Some instruction provided for those new to the world of knitting.

Practice reading aloud and improve your fluency by sharing a story with one of our loveable Paws to Read dogs!

Create a mini zoo to take home and enjoy all summer. For ages 5 - 12.
#summeradventure #elementary #ImagineYourStory #kidsart #kidsmake #ages5-12 #summermake

Using a fun collage technique and shiny, crinkly, aluminum foil, children experiment with textures, composition, and color. For ages 5 - 12.
#summeradventure #elementary #ImagineYourStory #kidsart #kidsmake #ages5-12 #summermake

Children practice reading and building fluency by reading to a Paws-to-Read dog.

Let your child practice reading and build fluency by reading to a Paws to Read dog.

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. All abilities welcome in this drop-in children's program.

Children practice reading and building fluency by reading to a Paws- to-Read dog.

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

Let your imagination run wild as you make yummy candy sushi using Rice Krispy treats and a variety of candy. For ages 9 - 12.

#summeradventure #ImagineYourStory #tweensmake #tweenseat #ages9-12

Make a cactus out of painted rock and plant it in a clay pot. These rock cacti make the perfect, easy-to-care for summer time. Ages 9-12. 

Indulge in tasty beverages inspired by drinks enjoyed by gods and royalty in ancient times.  #SummerAdventure #TeensEat #ImagineYourStory #booklife #folklore #lifeskills #hangout

Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

*If person missed Orientation Day 1, CAN'T attend Day 2.*
To attend any GED class, you have to come to the orientation first.
*Orientation will take two days to complete.
*Not necessary to pre-register, just show up.

*If person missed Orientation Day 1, CAN'T attend Day 2.*
To attend any GED class, you have to come to the orientation first.
*Orientation will take two days to complete.
*Not necessary to pre-register, just show up.

Join an active group of writers at Library 21C to take your writing to the next level. We spend the first hour and a half of the meeting on writing critiques, and either a discussion or a writing prompt for the last half hour.

Starting a business, growing the one you have or looking for a job?
This class will identify business research tools and resources to help you along the way.

Teen volunteers help children in grades K-5 with reading.

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.

Monthly public meeting for Pikes Peak Genealogy Society. Public is welcome

A conversation group for non-native speakers who wish to practice German. Some German language skills are recommended. For questions about this group, please email jgoodwin@ppld.org.

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.

Let’s geek out!  Join our Penrose team each week to discuss your favorite genres/topics in pop culture.  Each week we will discuss a different topic.