Week Calendar

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.

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 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.

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).

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.

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 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.

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.

NORTHSTAR COMPUTER SERIES: MICROSOFT WORD

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.

Internet Basic Lab 1

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

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. 

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

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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, 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.  

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.

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

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.

This training is intended to provide instructions and reference on the use of Narcan.  

Learn to paint American Aviator Bessie Coleman's brilliant yellow airplane for Women's History Month!

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. 

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

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

Learn how to maximize the Foundation Directory Professional's tools to identify potential grants.  The Foundation Directory database provides information including grant recipients, their location, dollar amounts granted, and suggested funder

The Ruth Holley Book Club meets on the 4th Friday of the month to discuss a book in person.

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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Children may practice reading skills by reading to Bowie, our Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

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

Engineers are invited to create their own masterpieces or complete a challenge with our Keva Planks. This open-ended program is only limited by your imagination. For ages 5 - 12.  

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

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.

Get an introduction to coding with these simple robots. You’ll use color combinations to move the robot along.

For ages 5 - 12. 

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

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

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.

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

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. 

Registration is suggested but not required.

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.

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! For ages 5 - 12.

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

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Erica!

New members are always welcome and no experience is required. Ages 9-12.

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

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Limited snacks will be provided. Registration is required.

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

You’re invited to a fascinating exploratory conversation with Madeline Miller, bestselling author of 

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate.

Weekly Vinyassa Flow/Power Vinyassa yoga class led by yoga instrutor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels. Please bring a mat or towel and a water bottle. No registration necessary. 

PPLD Teen Art Contest Award Ceremony

Pikes Peak Library District welcomes author and journalist Rebecca Boyle to speak on her newly published book, Our Moon: How Earth's Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are (Random Ho