Week Calendar

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

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.

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

Children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, and activities.

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

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.

Learn more about PPLD's Food Industry Training Program and take the mandatory pre-test for admission. 

Our 5-week intensive training program will help you learn the skills you need to enter a career in the culinary industry.

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

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.

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 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 upon registration (see below).

We’ve all found ourselves in a difficult situation and we aren’t always sure where to turn. Pikes Peak Library District offers community resources across the District.

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

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, 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 - 7, with a favorite adult. 

Space is limited.

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 upon registration (see below).

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult.

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. 

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.

Join us for an interactive storytime that is especially welcoming for children on the autism spectrum and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience. Registration is required. 

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.

NORTHSTAR COMPUTER SERIES: COMPUTER BASICS 2 

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

It’s National Voter Registration Day! In partnership with PPLD, members from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region will be on-site inside three libraries on Tue., Sept.

It’s National Voter Registration Day! In partnership with PPLD, members from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region will be on-site inside three libraries on Tue., Sept.

It’s National Voter Registration Day! In partnership with PPLD, members from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region will be on-site inside three libraries on Tue., Sept.

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, 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.

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 3-7, with a favorite adult.

Stories and more for young children and their favorite adult.

Children ages 3-7, 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.

 Patrons of Influence Panel: Diversity in S.T.E.M.

Join Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) and Citizen-Powered Media (formally Colorado Springs Business Journal) as we celebrate Patrons that are providing positive influences in the

 Patrons of Influence Panel: Diversity in Science, Technoloy, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) 

Join Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) and Citizens-Powered Media (formally Colorado Springs Business Journal) as we celebrate Pat

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.

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.

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

NORTHSTAR COMPUTER SERIES: EMAIL BASICS

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. 

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom notebook cover designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8” wood. No previous experience required. Ages 9 and 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 - 7, 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 - 7, with a favorite adult. 

Space is limited.

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

 Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! 

Not sure where to begin with your search for foundation funding? New to grant seeking or just looking for a refresher?

For beginners or experts, and everything in-between. Join us to meet up with like minded knitters, socialize, open to all sorts of textile arts.

Word Basics Lab 

Practice the skills learned in the previous “Word Basics” series.

Free time for Q & A related to computers.

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 this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects. 

Children age 3-7, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, and activities.

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.

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult.

Stories and more for young children and their favorite adult.

Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners with local yoga instructor Svetlana. Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.

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

The votes are in! This month, to celebrate our Right to Read, we are screening three films based on Banned Books. Over the past two weeks, Rockrimmon Library patrons voted to watch these films.

Join us for a docent-led tour of the Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit.  Docent-led tours offer additional insight into the exhibit themes and questions. Tours take approximately 30 minutes.

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.

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. If an older sibling wishes to come along, they might want to bring their own baby doll so they can participate too. 

Join Rockrimmon locals for coffee, impromptu conversation, games, and more. All are welcome. Free. No registration required.

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

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

How does Artificial Intelligence become, well, intelligent? In this introductory session, homeschoolers will find out how machines learn as well as use Teachable Machine by Google to create your own machine learning model.

The Bring Your Own Book Club meets once a month at Ute Pass Library on select Saturdays. Each month we will draw a different genre and book club members will be able to choose which book they read, and share their thoughts with the group.

This informal gathering for seniors offers information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee. All are welcome! No registration 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 us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author Adam Alter about his new book Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most. 

Join us for a docent-led tour of the Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit.  Docent-led tours offer additional insight into the exhibit themes and questions. Tours take approximately 30 minutes.

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

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.  

Meeting of the Rockrimmon Friends Group

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.

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.

Don't coast on the laser! Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom notebook cover designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8” wood.

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.

The Pikes Peak Workforce Center will have a staff member at the High Prairie Library on the first and third Thursdays of the month. 

Join us for a docent-led tour of the Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit.  Docent-led tours offer additional insight into the exhibit themes and questions. Tours take approximately 30 minutes.

Join us for a docent-led tour of the Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit.  Docent-led tours offer additional insight into the exhibit themes and questions. Tours take approximately 30 minutes.

How else would you know autumn is near without the smell of pumpkn spice lattes (PSL)? Make a PSL-scented candle in your mug or one provided by the Library.

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

Ruth Holley Crafters is a group open to the public. Feel free to bring the crafts you're working on, and share ideas and thoughts with one another. 

This training class is intended to provide instructions and reference on NarCan. Training on reporting and utilization of NarCan resources, and the established safety procedures for issuing NarCan.

The Ruth Holley Book Club meets on the 4th Friday of the month to discuss a book in person. During the month of September, we will discuss "The Trial of Lizzie Borden" by Cara Robertson. Copies of the book are available at the front desk.

Join us for a docent-led tour of the Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit.  Docent-led tours offer additional insight into the exhibit themes and questions. Tours take approximately 30 minutes.

3D printing is an amazing technology that lets you print custom designs out of plastic! After completing this class, you will be able to use the 3D printer on your own during Open Hours at Library 21c, East, Manitou Springs, and Sand Creek Li

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with this festive activity. We will be gluing macrame cord to a jar and dying it with watercolor paint in an obre-style of your choice.

Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners with local yoga instructor Svetlana. Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.

Have a voice in your community, meet new friends, and make a difference, all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the Library.

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.

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

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

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutoring is provided free of charge.

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.

Combine simple construction and art play to create one-of-a-kind scrap wood sculptures! For ages 5-12. 

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We’ll have a Switch Mario Cart or Super Smash Bros tournament! Ages 12-18.

Join us for a docent-led tour of the Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit.  Docent-led tours offer additional insight into the exhibit themes and questions. Tours take approximately 30 minutes.

This talk will discuss the historical and modern cultural context of the solar eclipse in society, what solar eclipses are, the basic science of why eclipses occur, and where to see these exciting upcoming celest

Play D&D with other young adults (18+), led by volunteer Dungeon Masters. No experience is required. For more information, contact Library 21C. Registration is required.

For parents and caregivers with children 1 - 3 years old. Hosted at
PPLD's Family Place Libraries, please join us for an enjoyable
five-week playgroup, where you spend time together, play, make

Have fun, help your library, and get volunteer hours! Join Teen Advisory Board! Members help with programs, get volunteer hours, plus get leadership training.

You must fill out a volunteer application to participate.

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

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.