Week Calendar

Kids make see-through postcards with colorful and fun collage pieces, add a stamp, and say “Hello” from Colorado! This non-traditional postcard really can navigate the postal system! For ages 5 - 12.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Make easy arts and crafts.

For adults of all abilities.  Wheelchair accessible. Caregivers must remain present to assist their clients.

Description Coming Soon! A Taste of PILLAR II is a monthly series of classes offered by PILLAR Institute for Lifelong Learning and PPLD at various library locations.  

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.

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.

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.

Children will use a wide variety of craft materials, from the traditional to the unique, to create their own masterpiece. Let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 3 -12.

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!

Programs for adults of all abilities

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

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 special summer program for children. Check back soon for more information!

A short read-aloud session for preschoolers.

Library Explorers programs are designed for adults of all abilities. Play this game of chance with virtual Bingo cards. Zoom and Bingo links will be emailed to participants prior to the class.

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

Imagine what you can create at our fairy tale themed drop-in craft program. Ages 4+. If you are bringing a group of 10 or more, please contact us at 719-531-6333 x1416 so we can adequately prepare.

TBD

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.

Your princess and prince will love our Fairytale Ball consisting of music and movement activities. Costumes are welcome at this 30 minute program! For ages 0-5.

Room location may change.

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

Celebrate a fantastic summer and shake off those back-to-school blues with a special half hour of shimmying, toe-tapping, and twirling. Kids of all ages welcome along with their grownups.  

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.

Can your child design a bridge that the three Billy goats gruff can use to cross the river? For ages 5 - 12. If you are bringing a group of 10 or more, please contact us at 719-531-6333 x1416 so we can adequately prepare.

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!

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.

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.

TBD

Decorate a pre-cut puzzle to create a unique brainteaser.  For ages 9 - 12.
#summeradventure #ImagineYourStory #tweensmake #ages9-12

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.

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

The community is invited to join us for our 4th Annual Sidewalk Chalk Festival! We will have face painting, food trucks, and chalk artists along the sidewalk in front of the Cheyenne Mountain Library and neighboring businesses.

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.

LEGO enthusiasts of all ages! Join us for our monthly LEGO Build! We’ll provide the LEGOs, you bring the creativity! Open to everyone. Please do not bring your own LEGOs (However, donations are gladly accepted!).

It's the last week of July, and we're celebrating Harry Potter's birthday! Learn how to create a Harry Potter-themed t-shirt used bleach and other common household items.

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 us for Teens Gaming's homage to Harry Potter's birthday week!  Test your Harry Potter knowledge here. You may discover that there are some things you did not know about the Harry Potter Universe.

Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with us! Today we'll be recreating Hagrid's unique birthday cake.

Make two Harry Potter themed potions!  Start by writing a secret message in invisible ink, and then create a flesh eating slug repellent (natural bug spray).

Learn more about oxidation, reduction and redox reactions here:

Bring a lunch, and enjoy a free film.

Create your very own Deathly Hallows pendant out of a few every day items for Harry Potter week!

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with an ice cream social and  Harry potter birthday. 

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.

Regular meeting to plan advertising efforts 

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

Ages 18+. Registration required for this free program.

Weaving is an interesting hobby, but starting can be intimidating. Try our small-scale weaving project, where you will learn to weave using yarn, cardboard, and plastic embroidery needles.

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.

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.

Create a mini zoo to take home and enjoy all summer. For ages 5 - 12.

#summeradventure #elementary #ImagineYourStory #kidsart #kidsmake #ages5-12 #summermake

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.

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.

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.

Get ready for the school year with some nostalgic snacks.  A food waiver and registration are required. Please download the waiver and bring it with you to the program. 

For ages 9-15.

Are you interested in getting volunteer hours? Do you like being able to set your own schedule and come up with your own plans? Stop by this meeting to learn more about (and maybe sign up for!) Teen Advisory Board (TAB).

Children under 5 years old are invited to a free tumble mat play session in the Children’s Department. Caregivers must be present during session. No registration necessary.

Designed for school-age kids, this come-and-go program takes place during open hours in the ERC on most Mondays in June and July. Each program features a different art, craft, or STEM activity. No registration required.

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!

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.

Some of the fantastical beasts from the popular books and movies are real life creatures! During this interesting program, we will introduce you to some of the animals featured in the stories.

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!

Challenge other gamers to see who is the best! Snacks will be provided. For ages 12 - 18. In the teen area. #SummerAdventure #Hangout #TeensGame #ImagineYourStory

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

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.

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.

Come stitch in community. Join our knitters, crocheters, piecers, and cross stitchers for an hour and a half of conversation, stitching, help, and tea! Beginners welcome with yarn and needles available for use during session.

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.

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.  On July 30th, topic TBD.

Recent events have our community, like others around the nation, hurting. Biased policing has become a point of discussion as violence crossing racial lines has provoked racial tensions and led to large scale protests.