Week Calendar

PPLD Wellness Team Meeting

Monthly staff meeting for Rockrimmon 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.

This class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.

Weekly meeting of the marketing team. 

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

This class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.

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.

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 class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.

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.

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.

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.

This class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.

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.

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 award-winning actor Birgitta DePree in this delightful and hilarious adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s best-loved fairytales. See silly emperors, rascally weavers, wild swans, brave princesses, and flying suitcases. For ages 3+.

Meeting

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

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.

Programs for adults of all abilities

A short read-aloud session for preschoolers.

Join us for an online version of our in-person knitting club! All types of needle work are welcome. Bring your own coffee or tea, your current project, and be prepared to laugh. Everyone is welcome~

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.

Monday Morning Movie! Come join us for a movie! Refreshments will be provided. Movie selection TBA.

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.

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.

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.

Denise Gard and Joey, her famous Border Collie, explore tales from around the world. You will love these stories that make you bark, leap, and beg for more! For all ages.

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

Grab your favorite beverage and join us for an informal virtual discussion moderated by a Regional History and Genealogy staff member.

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?

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

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 2-5 year old children, with a favorite adult. Older siblings are welcome, too!

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.

Explore and play with your five senses at different activity stations. This is a drop-in program. For ages 0 - 5.

#ImagineYourStory #Ages0-5 #SummerAdventure #earlyliteracy

Kids learn how to bend light into a rainbow then paint a colorful masterpiece. For ages 5 – 12.
#summeradventure #elementary #ImagineYourStory #kidsart #kidsmake #ages5-12 #summermake

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.

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.

Children beat out rhythms using rhythm sticks and imagination for this interactive 30 minute program. For ages 0-5.

Our "Hooked On Crochet!" group has gone virtual! Please join us on Zoom to crochet or knit with us and talk about life. After you register, we will send you a link to the Zoom meeting to your email.

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.

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.

Join award-winning actor Birgitta DePree in this delightful and hilarious adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s best-loved fairytales. See silly emperors, rascally weavers, wild swans, brave princesses, and flying suitcases. For ages 3+.

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!

Learn a basic macrame knotting technique to decorate a keychain!

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

Join us for the virtual version of the Monumental Readers Book Group, facilitated by the Pikes Peak Library District.

Come and celebrate a summer of reading at our free Summer Adventure Parties! There will be face painting, fun activities, obstacle courses, mascots, crafts, and much, much more! 

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.

* To enroll into an ESL (English as a Second Language) class, you need to attend the mandatory orientation.
* Orientation will take TWO to THREE hours 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.

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.

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

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

Denise Gard and Joey, her famous Border Collie, explore tales from around the world. You will love these stories that make you bark, leap, and beg for more! 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.

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

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.

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.

#summeradventure #families

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!

Make a cactus out of painted rocks and plant it in a clay pot. These rock cacti make the perfect, easy-to-care-for plant for summer. For ages 9 - 12.
#summeradventure #ImagineYourStory #tweensmake #ages9-12 #ages5-12

Learn how to sew an adorable stuffed dragon. Join us every Monday for a new craft!

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.)

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 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.

Learn how to find and print Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition for free at home, and where to find other free, downloadable games online.

Make white chocolate berry truffles shaped like dragon eggs! Join us every Thursday for a new recipe.

Learn different techniques for self-reflection through journaling.

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!

Learn some of the basic principles of the programmng language Python and begin to build your own interactive quiz! This is part two of a two video series.

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.

Make a beautiful beaded circlet in the style of the elves.

Purr-Me-A-Story -- Come be a kitty companion and read on site to a cat or kitten at Happy Cats Haven. Ages 7 - 12 (with a parent or guardian).

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.

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.

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.

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

Children's Services meeting

Regular meeting to plan advertising efforts 

Make a cactus out of painted rocks and plant it in a clay pot. These rock cacti make the perfect, easy-to-care-for plant for summer. For ages 9 - 12.
#summeradventure #ImagineYourStory #tweensmake #ages9-12 #ages12-18

Adult crafting group. Bring your own project, share ideas, learn new skills. Refreshments provided. Knitters, crocheters, quilters, beaders, etc... welcome! 18 and over.

Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Cafe!

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.

Join award-winning actor Birgitta DePree in this delightful and hilarious adaptation of one of Hans Christian Andersen’s best-loved fairytales The Emperor’s New Clothes.  

This class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.

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

Explore, kneed, roll, and mold with playdough in this drop-in class. For ages 0-5. 

Teen programming

This class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.

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.

Sing, shake, and shimmy with a second installment of Kids House of Joy! This family band goes on a wild journey using 10 instruments and your vivid imagination.

We made our monthly Cheyenne Mountain Library Mystery Book Club virtual! Please come join us on Zoom to discuss what mystery books you have been reading. The theme this month is black detective mysteries.

This class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.

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.

Jeannie B!

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.

This class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.

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.

Learn to make your own ice cream with common household items!  

A food waiver and registration are required. Please download the food waiver and bring it with you when you come.

#TeensEat  #lifeskills #hangout

Dare to venture on a fantastic journey of imagination in this second program presented by Puppet Tales. Meet silly puppet characters and witness amazing magical illusions. For ages 3 - 12

Denise Gard and Joey, her famous Border Collie, explore tales from around the world. You will love these stories that make you bark, leap, and beg for more! For all ages.

Join us for a Saturday afternoon kids' movie!

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.

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!

Play mini golf in the Library! Can you navigate the medieval-themed mini golf course? For ages 9 - 12
#summeradventure #ImagineYourStory #fairytale #ages9-12

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

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime that is specially created for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory integration challenges. 

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.

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

This program cannot accommodate daycare groups.

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!

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

Make a miniature garden for fairies! Use gardening pots and assorted miniature accessories to create a custom home for your local fairies. Registration is required. For ages 12-18.

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

Do you have a passion for needle crafts? This group has interest in all sorts of needle-related arts and crafts, including tatting, crochet, cross-stitch, knitting, embroidery and more.

This class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.

This class will help adults without a high school diploma prepare to take the GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency exams. Registration is required. New students must attend GED/HiSET/TASC Orientation to register and take a placement test.

* To enroll into an ESL (English as a Second Language) class, you need to attend the mandatory orientation.
* Orientation will take TWO to THREE hours to complete. Not necessary to pre-register, just show up.