Week Calendar

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.

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.

Follow our instructions and the template to create a cross-stitched snowflake for the holidays! Decorate your home with it or gift it to someone. Program will be using a 3-in embroidery hoop, embroidery fabric, embroidery floss, and needles.

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

PPLD and Harrison School District 2 are partnering to provide e-learning spaces for D2 students. Guidelines for use of the space are below.

A short read-aloud session for preschoolers.

Join Milissa for a Baby Time filled with bouncing, peek-a-boo, and more!

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

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.

Join Loretta every Tuesday for a new virtual chair yoga session.

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

All are welcome. No registration required.

PPLD and Harrison School District 2 are partnering to provide e-learning spaces for D2 students. Guidelines for use of the space are below.

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.

Explore the effects of surface tension with milk, dish soap, and food coloring. Enjoy the fireworks! For supplies and directions for this project, visit: ppld.org/kids/create/whats-new

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

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.

PPLD and Harrison School District 2 are partnering to provide e-learning spaces for D2 students. Guidelines for use of the space are below.

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?

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 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.

Join Stacy and some animal puppet friends for a story and songs about animals inside and outside in the summertime. If you watch closely, you might even see a real animal drop by for a surprise visit!

Young children, with a favorite adult, experience new stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, activities, and crafts.

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannel boards, puppets, songs and activities.

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.

PPLD and Harrison School District 2 are partnering to provide e-learning spaces for D2 students. Guidelines for use of the space are below.

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

Enjoy a movement activity and learn how you can and should like yourself - inside, outside, and upside down, with a smile or with a frown!

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.

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

PPLD and Harrison School District 2 are partnering to provide e-learning spaces for D2 students. Guidelines for use of the space are below.

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.

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.

Music Makers - Create a music maker to welcome in the new year!

Pick up your materials at your library, while supplies last.

#KidsMAKE #PPLDKidsMAKE #TAKEANDMAKE

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.

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

Library Explorers programs are designed for adults of all abilities. Visit with friends and join in a fun virtual sing-along of well-known holiday songs. Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class.

Are you interested in researching your genealogy, but aren't sure where to start? Join us for an introduction to basic genealogy research strategies including getting started, organizing research, and selecting and searching for records.

Build Legos with fellow enthusiasts.

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.

A gentle class taught by a licensed yoga instructor for caregivers and the infants they love (4 weeks to crawling). Special attention focused on baby bonding and postpartum moms.

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.)

December's title is Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.  The Old Colorado City Book Group meets monthly. Check attached pdf or call us for this month's title.

Are you expecting and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse Family Partnership for a series of prenatal classes. Pre-registration is required.

Check back every third Friday for an awesome Fandom related program!

PPLD and Harrison School District 2 are partnering to provide e-learning spaces for D2 students. Guidelines for use of the space are below.

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.

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

PPLD and Harrison School District 2 are partnering to provide e-learning spaces for D2 students. Guidelines for use of the space are below.

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.

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

PPLD and Harrison School District 2 are partnering to provide e-learning spaces for D2 students. Guidelines for use of the space are below.

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 

PPLD and Harrison School District 2 are partnering to provide e-learning spaces for D2 students. Guidelines for use of the space are below.

PPLD and Harrison School District 2 are partnering to provide e-learning spaces for D2 students. Guidelines for use of the space are below.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for a Saturday afternoon kids' movie!

Math tutoring program for any student pre-K to college in any math topic including calculus. No appointment required. Just drop in!

FREE math tutoring for all levels done by volunteer retired teachers.  No appointment required.  Just drop-in with your homework!  All levels: pre-k through calculus.

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!

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

Children practice reading and building 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.

Check back for upcoming programs!

Teen programming

Tweens (ages 9-12) can join us for fun and interactive art or STEM activities.

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!

Join your fellow area teens in making a craft each week and decompress at the midpoint of the school week.

There will be snacks aplenty. Brought to you by your teen advisory board.

Play an online, interactive escape room with other teens!

Frosty the Snowman and his pals are planning a fantastic winter wonderland party. But it won't happen if they can't get organized!  Will you help them save the party?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join author and former El Paso County sheriff John Wesley Anderson as he launches his new book, Sherlock Homes in Little London: 1896 The Missing Year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

*Drop In Watercolor is momentarily paused, and we look forward to hosting it in Spring 2020.*

The fourth episode of PPLD's Artist of the Knight Program.  This series aims to provide library patrons with a glimpse into creatives in the Pikes Peak Region.  This episode features artwork and an interview with local visual a

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.