Week Calendar

Join our summit and open yourself to new ideas through powerful artistry. April is National Poetry Month and this summit will be the perfect way to celebrate whether you are a seasoned poet, exploring the art form, or just a lover of poetry.

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 and older, with a favorite adult. 

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

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

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!

Get help in preparing and filing your tax returns! AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation services to anyone (especially those 50 years and older or th

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, 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

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.

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

Join local yoga instructor Svetlana in this virtual class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners.

Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class upon registration (see below).

Get help in preparing and filing your tax returns! AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation services to anyone (especially those 50 years and older or th

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.

East Library is notably one of the best locations for working, studying, and reading with a view. Grand floor-to-ceiling windows in the reading bay provide a stunning view of Pikes Peak.

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.

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.

NORTHSTAR COMPUTER SERIES: COMPUTER 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. 

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 parents and caregivers with children 1-2 years old.

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.

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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.

Are you a homeschool family or interested in getting started in homeschooling? Our annual Homeschool Resource Fair features a wide variety of local exhibitors offering educational and extracurricular opportunities for homeschooling families.

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, 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.

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.

We often hear people say that Sand Creek Library is much larger on the inside than it looks on the outside. This location is home to our state-of-the-art audio recording studio and one of PPLD’s three makerspaces.

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.

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 Pikes Peak Library District as we view the Great American Eclipse from the beauty of George Fellows Park. We will have games and activities throughout the morning, and a limited number of eclipse viewing glasses to give away.

Join Pikes Peak Library District as we view the Great American Eclipse from the beauty of Ute Valley Park. We will have games and activities throughout the morning, and a limited number of eclipse viewing glasses to give away.

Join Pikes Peak Library District as we view the Great American Eclipse from the beauty of Calhan Library's outdoor space! We will have games and activities throughout the morning, and a limited number of eclipse viewing glasses to give away.

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.

Coffee and refreshments offered to the public.

Stop by the seed library, inside Manitou Springs Library, on the second Saturday of every month from March through September for free wildflower seeds and resources about native species & pollinators. 

Click this link to register. 

**Please read below before registering!**

Register here for the 2024 Spring Virtual LENA Start series happening on:

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

Library 21c offers plenty of space for patrons to work and relax with a beautiful view of the Front Range, including Pikes Peak and Cheyenne Mountain. This location is home to a large event venue and PPLD’s test kitchen classroom.

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.

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.

The theme for this month's book club is "legal mysteries." Read a mystery that focuses on the legal proceedings of the investigation and come discuss it with the group. This book club will be conducted in person and is welcome to everyone.

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

Upcycle a plastic bottle into a cute cat planter (or other animal if desired)! Paint it and take it home.

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!

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.

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.

Upcycle a plastic bottle into a cute cat planter (or other animal if desired)! Paint it and take it home.

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.

Get help in preparing and filing your tax returns!

Fountain Library’s building was designed by Elizabeth Wright Ingraham, a well-known Colorado Springs architect and granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Are you a superhero superfan? Prove your knowledge in this trivia competition! Ages 12-18 only please. 

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.

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

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.

High Prairie Library is a cornerstone of its community that connects people to the resources they need for work, school, and fun.

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.

The GED, 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 St

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

Penrose Library was recently closed for two months while we shortened and reconfigured the bookshelves. The Open House will include remarks from Library leadership commemorating its reopening.

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

Get ready for the eclipse with your own customized t-shirt! We'll use bleach and stencils to create fun designs to celebrate this rare astronomical event. Ages 12 - 18.

The GED, 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 St

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.

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