Week Calendar

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

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. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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

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

The GED and HiSET 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, Social

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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.

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

Get help in preparing and filing your tax returns!

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

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.    

Room Capacity Disclaimer:

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 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).

The GED and HiSET 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, Social

Get help in preparing and filing your tax returns!

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

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

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. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

classroom style setup. will update with more information when it's decided.

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom coaster 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.    

Room Capacity Disclaimer:

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.

Room Capacity Disclaimer:

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.

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.

Parents and caregivers of children ages 1 - 3 are invited to join us at our Family Place Library locations for an enjoyable five-week playgroup, where you spend time together, play, make friends, and speak one-on-one with specialists in child deve

Learn how conservationists use AI image recognition to save time identifying how and where to protect endangered species. Build your own species-identifying AI system.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

Our annual Homeschool Science Fair is open to grades K-12! Homeschool students are invited to demonstrate a science project for other families.

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Computer Basic 3

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.

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Get help in preparing and filing your tax returns!

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

Stories and more for young children, with a favorite adult.

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

Did you know studies show that making art 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!

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

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

The February book selection is Calling Invisible Women by Jeanne Ray.

Benjamin Banneker invented America's first fully functioning clock. Celebrate Black History Month with us by making your own clock with functional mechanisms!

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

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

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.

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

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. 

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

Are you expecting and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse-Family Partnership for a series of prenatal classes. Classes are every Wednesday at noon.

Senior Lunch and a Movie

You bring your lunch and PPLD will bring the movie! Join us and other patrons as we enjoy a monthly movie during lunch. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration is not required but is encouraged.

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

All adult handicrafters aged 18 and over are welcome -- knitters, cross stitchers, crocheters, beaders, etc... BRING YOUR OWN PROJECT, share ideas, learn new skills. Light refreshments served.

The theme for this month's book club is "Sherlock Holmes mysteries." Read a mystery that includes Sherlock Holmes as a character and come discuss it with the group. This includes Sherlock Holmes retellings.

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Join the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to learn how telescopes have helped us understand more about the mysteries of the universe.

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

This Valentine's Day, tell someone you're thinking of them with a personalized frame. We have the frames to decorate if you have the pictures that need framing

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!

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

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Are you interested in meeting new people, having new experiences, and networking with other homeschool families in the community? If the answer is yes, we invite you to hang out with us.

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Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a basic bag using a sewing machine.

No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided by PPLD. Ages 9 and up.

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Everywhere on Earth that we look, even in the most extreme environments, we find life.

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

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

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Tani, aka Soarin Blueskies!

New members are always welcome, and no experience is required. For ages 9 - 12.

Registration is suggested.

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.

Being bad has never felt so good! If you love art but don't consider yourself an artist (or even if you do) join us for Bad Art Night where we will do our best to make something imperfect, peculiar, or downright hideous.

Are you interested in learning to paint with watercolors? Are you a beginner or an experienced artist but eager to meet others who enjoy this art medium? Come paint at the Library during a drop-in watercolor painting session.

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We’ll play Jackbox Party Games and we will provide snacks! Bring a cell phone or computer to play, but if you don’t have one, a device will be provided to you. Ages 12 - 18.

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.

Start with a book and then work collaboratively to build your best reading fort! Of course, you’ll be testing it out too. For ages 5 - 12. 

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! Some anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Snacks will be provided and cosplay is welcome! Ages 12 - 18.

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.

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.

Join us at the Sand Creek makerspace to meet Master Maker, Debbie Urquijo! In this hands-on demonstration, Debbie will show you how to use the laser to create a laser-cut rose for your valentine. 

Beginners can learn to code with Google in Scratch! Using an evaluated curriculum from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding.

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.

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens who share your passion! Some Anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Snacks provided, cosplay welcome!

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 Studi