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.

Start your journey to a new career today! 

Pikes Peak Library District is offering a five-week training program that helps you learn the skills you need to become a qualified prep cook or line cook.

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. This program lasts approximately 20 – 25 minutes.

Babies from birth to 12-months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. If an older sibling wishes to come along, they might want to bring their own baby doll so they can participate too. 

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

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

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

The GED, HiSET and TASC are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social

Start your journey to a new career today! 

Pikes Peak Library District is offering a five-week training program that helps you learn the skills you need to become a qualified prep cook or line cook.

Come and join us for a fun Storytime featuring early literacy activities and stories signed in American Sign Language (ASL) by a Deaf role model, and spoken aloud in English!

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.

The GED and HiSET  are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social

Start your journey to a new career today! 

Pikes Peak Library District is offering a five-week training program that helps you learn the skills you need to become a qualified prep cook or line cook.

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.

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.

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

The GED, HiSET and TASC are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social

Start your journey to a new career today! 

Pikes Peak Library District is offering a five-week training program that helps you learn the skills you need to become a qualified prep cook or line cook.

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. 

Due to our fire code limit, we can only provide space to 35 patrons. Arrive early.  

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. 

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

For parents and caregivers with children 1-3 years old.

Start your journey to a new career today! 

Pikes Peak Library District is offering a five-week training program that helps you learn the skills you need to become a qualified prep cook or line cook.

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.

Pikes Peak Live! is an all-day event that consists of performing art workshops that will conclude with a talent show by the participants for the public.

Pikes Peak Live! is an all-day event that consists of performing art workshops that will conclude with a talent show by the participants for the public.

Pikes Peak Live! is an all-day event that consists of performing art workshops that will conclude with a talent show by the participants for the public.

Have you always wondered what it would be like performing in front of an audience? How does one do a stand-up, recite a poem or even sing confidently and passionately?

Start your 3D printing and designing journey with PPLD! We will create and print custom buttons using TinkerCAD, a free, online 3D designing software. Get creative with your designs and your fashion choices. No previous experience required.

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El Paso County elections room prep and set-up.

Join a certified yoga therapist for a specific low impact trauma-informed yoga class.

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. This program lasts approximately 20 – 25 minutes.

Babies from birth to 12-months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. If an older sibling wishes to come along, they might want to bring their own baby doll so they can participate too.

Learn how to make a small, fabric pumpkin you can have year-round! Come celebrate Arts Month with us this October. 

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

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El Paso County elections room prep and set-up.

Come and join us for a fun Storytime featuring early literacy activities and stories signed in American Sign Language (ASL) by a Deaf role model, and spoken aloud in English!

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 with their favorite adult.

Storytime is cancelled this week, due to voting.

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.

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

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

Free. 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.

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El Paso County elections room prep and set-up.

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 0-5 years old. 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.

Join us in the Children's Area.

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

Our APPR title for grades 4-6 is The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor.

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

Entrepreneur in Residence Office Hours

Ginelle Curincita, the fall Entrepreneur in Residence will be available to help you along your entrepreneurial journey.

She will be at the following locations for office hours:

Join us and learn to use PPLD resources to improve your computer skills. This learning experience consists of three (3) in-person classes. 

There's no cost to participate. 

What you’ll need  

Kick off your creativity with our CNC Router! PPLD's ShopBot Desktop CNC is a computer-controlled mill, router, and drill all in one that lets you make your own projects with wood or acrylic.

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El Paso County elections room prep and set-up.

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.

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

Due to our fire code limit, we can only provide space to 35 patrons. Arrive early.  

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. 

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

NORTHSTAR COMPUTER SERIES: EMAIL BASICS 3

Join us and learn to use PPLD resources to improve your computer skills. This learning experience consists of three (3) in-person classes. 

There's no cost to participate. 

Speak English groups are fun English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills.

Each group meets once a week for two hours to practice English.

Join our Maker in Residence, Gabrielle Oshiro, as she constructs a large-scale modular origami piece to be displayed in Library 21c.

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El Paso County elections room prep and set-up.

Stories and more for children and their favorite adult.

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

Did you know studies show that art making builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

A book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome!

All of the fun of making art with none of the pressure!  Join us to create the most ridiculous pieces of art you can think of - from painting to collage to sculpture - while enjoying snacks or beverages.  At the end of the night, there w

Come and enjoy some scary movies for Halloween! Snacks and drinks provided. No registration required for this free program.

This year’s lineup:

10:15 a.m.-Noon

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El Paso County elections room prep and set-up.

Join Alycia Kibby for a family friendly beginner's line dancing class that will be sure to get your family moving! This is great for ages 7 - 12 plus their accompanying adults. 

Participants will learn about the process of grant writing and elements of a proposal. This workshop is geared toward novice grant writers.

This informal gathering for seniors offers information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee. All are welcome! No registration required.

Stories and more for children and their favorite adult. 

Learn how electricity and magnetism work (and how they are related) by performing several cool hands-on experiments. This program is presented by Cool Science. For grades 1- 6.  

PPLD hosts a Citizenship Ceremony in collaboration with USCIS Denver. This is an induction ceremony for new United States citizens. Approximately 40 adults will participate in the ceremony.

For parents and caregivers with children 1-3 years old.

Come learn about wolves and their importance while meeting an ambassador wolf-dog.

For ages 9-18 only

Do you have a child between the ages of 0-32 months? Do you wonder how much you talk with your child? LENA Start is a 11-week, virtual program that will increase your child’s language development.

Do you have a child between the ages of 0-32 months? Do you wonder how much you talk with your child? LENA Start is a 11-week, virtual program that will increase your child’s language development.

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

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement.  The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.  Perfect for beginners, but leaves lots of room to incorporate more challenging pose

Join Sandy and Kathy of SK Designs to paint a decorative 12-inch round sign. Class size is limited to 15 participants. All materials provided.

Try out this warm and cozy dessert just in time for fall.

Origami has been around for over 1000 years! Let’s look at origami under a different light. The art of paper folding was once considered a child’s activity, but now it attracts mathematicians, designers, engineers, and artists all over the world.

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Calhan) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

Speak English groups are fun English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills.

Each group meets once a week for two hours to practice English.

Entrepreneur in Residence Office Hours

Ginelle Curincita, the fall Entrepreneur in Residence will be available to help you along your entrepreneurial journey.

Join us and learn to use PPLD resources to improve your computer skills. This learning experience consists of three (3) in-person classes. 

There's no cost to participate. 

What you’ll need  

Our APPR title for grades 4-6 is The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor.

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

Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free program.