Storytime

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Teen Advisory Board

Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! You will earn volunteer hours by attending meetings and working on projects for the Library and engage in leadership development opportunities. Regular attendance is recom......More

Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! You will earn volunteer hours by attending meetings and working on projects for the Library and engage in leadership development opportunities. Regular attendance is recommended. You must fill out a volunteer application to participate.

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Speak English 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.Classes are free. There is no need to register in advance.Speak English groups are n......More

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.Classes are free. There is no need to register in advance.Speak English groups are not for beginners. For information on classes for beginners, please contact Britt Bloom ([email protected]).

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Toddler Time

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Cheyenne Mountain Book Group

Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. This month we will be discussing The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey. Book groups are open to everyone, and they are a great opportunity to discover new genres and titles, meet new people, ha......More

Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. This month we will be discussing The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey. Book groups are open to everyone, and they are a great opportunity to discover new genres and titles, meet new people, have a good conversation, and get to know more about PPLD.  All PPLD book clubs are facilitated by PPLD staff.

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Paws to Read

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations such as fidgets or noise-reducing headphones, please request a Sensory Accommodations kit f......More

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations such as fidgets or noise-reducing headphones, please request a Sensory Accommodations kit from the desk.

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Storytime

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Movie Matinee - It Ends With Us (2024)

Join us for our monthly Movie Matinee that meets the first Friday of the month at 2 p.m. This month we will be watching It Ends With Us (2024). No registration required.

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Cocoa Blend Workshop

Learn about and experiment with different types of cocoa and other ingredients to create personalized cocoa blends. Take your custom blends home to enjoy yourself or create a special gift for a friend. Registration required.

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Speak English 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.Classes are free. There is no need to register in advance.Speak English groups are n......More

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.Classes are free. There is no need to register in advance.Speak English groups are not for beginners. For information on classes for beginners, please contact Britt Bloom ([email protected]).

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Toddler Time

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Paws to Read

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations such as fidgets or noise-reducing headphones, please request a Sensory Accommodations kit f......More

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations such as fidgets or noise-reducing headphones, please request a Sensory Accommodations kit from the desk.

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! Ages 5 - 12.

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Storytime

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Social Media Painting Relay

Do you love books? Do you love tiny things? Combine your two loves and join us for a pint-sized program! Using metal tins and wood veneer, we will craft a personalized miniature bookshelf full of tiny versions of all your favorite books!

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Build Your Own Miniature Library

Do you love books? Do you love tiny things? Combine your two loves and join us for a pint-sized program! Using metal tins and wood veneer, we will craft a personalized miniature bookshelf full of tiny versions of all your favorite books!

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs. Searching for a career also includes identifying your skills and interests, considering what you value and enjoy doing, and exploring different paths to learn what type of training and educati......More

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs. Searching for a career also includes identifying your skills and interests, considering what you value and enjoy doing, and exploring different paths to learn what type of training and education they might require.Pikes Peak Library District offers career navigation services to help you remove barriers and connect to resources, tools, and training to prepare you to be successful in the workplace.Our career navigator services provide comprehensive information and assistance for our patrons including:Job Search & Career Tools. Learn about resources and services using your Pikes Peak Library District card.Career Exploration. Use resources for goal planning, career pathways, and job search techniques.Document preparation. Learn how to write a resume and a cover letter, submit job applications, and build your interviewing skills.Already have a resume? Let us help!If you are interested in reviewing your documents, schedule an appointment! La búsqueda de carrera comienza antes de escribir un currículum y comenzar a solicitar empleo. Buscar una carrera también incluye identificar sus habilidades e intereses, considerar lo que valora y disfruta hacer, y explorar diferentes caminos para aprender qué tipo de capacitación y educación podría necesitar.El Distrito Bibliotecario de Pikes Peak ofrece opciones para ayudarlo a eliminar barreras y conectarse a recursos, herramientas y capacitación para prepararse para tener éxito en el lugar de trabajo.Nuestros servicios de navegación profesional brindan información y asistencia integral para nuestros clientes, que incluyen:Información sobre recursos, servicios y herramientas de búsqueda de empleo y carrera utilizando su tarjeta de la biblioteca.Utilice recursos para la exploración profesional estableciendo objetivos y técnicas de búsqueda de empleo.Aprenda a redactar un currículum y una carta de presentación, enviar solicitudes de empleo y desarrollar sus habilidades para entrevistas.¿Ya tiene un currículum? ¡Déjenos ayudar! Si está interesado en revisar sus documentos, ¡programe una cita!

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Speak English 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.Classes are free. There is no need to register in advance.Speak English groups are n......More

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.Classes are free. There is no need to register in advance.Speak English groups are not for beginners. For information on classes for beginners, please contact Britt Bloom ([email protected]).

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Toddler Time

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

 Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: The Great Wave with a POP!

Capture the drama of Hokusai's iconic woodblock print, "The Great Wave Off Kanagawa", creating form with line with mood with color, then adding an unexpected element to make your waterscape POP! Layers of water and foam in cool colors will give you a masterpiece full of......More

Capture the drama of Hokusai's iconic woodblock print, "The Great Wave Off Kanagawa", creating form with line with mood with color, then adding an unexpected element to make your waterscape POP! Layers of water and foam in cool colors will give you a masterpiece full of movement and surprise.For ages 8-13. Registration is required.This program repeats at East Library on Friday, November 7, 10-11:30 AM.

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

Paws to Read

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations such as fidgets or noise-reducing headphones, please request a Sensory Accommodations kit f......More

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations such as fidgets or noise-reducing headphones, please request a Sensory Accommodations kit from the desk.

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US

TWEEN: Candy Sushi

Become a candy sushi chef by designing and assembling your very own candy sushi rolls! We will use sweet treats such as marshmallow treats, fruit leathers, and gummy candies to shape your culinary creations. For ages: 9 - 12

1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905, US