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

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 - The Picture of Dorian Gray

Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. This month we are reading The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. Book groups are open to everyone, and they are a great opportunity to discover new genres and titles, meet new peop......More

Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. This month we are reading The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. 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 - Remember the Titans (2000)

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 Remember the Titans. No registration required.

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! Earn volunteer hours by attending meetings and working on projects for the Library, and engage in leadership development opportunities. Regular attendance is recommended. ......More

Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! 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.  Ages 13 – 18.

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

Accordion Photo Albums

​​Create a personalized item to display your favorite memories with an accordion-style photo album! Feel free to bring photos from home to populate your albums. All supplies provided. 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

Custom Pin Button

​​​Using Inkscape, a free vector graphics software, we will create custom pin-back buttons. Learn the steps to design the graphics, print them  using PPLD’s wireless printing services, and press your own buttons. With these skills, you could make a mountain of cool butt......More

​​​Using Inkscape, a free vector graphics software, we will create custom pin-back buttons. Learn the steps to design the graphics, print them  using PPLD’s wireless printing services, and press your own buttons. With these skills, you could make a mountain of cool buttons at makerspaces at East and Sand Creek libraries, as well as Library 21c. No previous experience required, and all materials provided. Ages 9 and up. Makerspace classes can fill up quickly, so it is best to register close to when registration opens. If you are unable to register for this class, you can find other button maker classes at all three makerspaces.   All participants must have their own library card. Please contact one of the makerspaces for more information.   ​​

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

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: Go Forth & Fort ​

​​Grab a book and then work collaboratively to build your best reading fort out of different cloth materials! Of course, you will be testing it out too. 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

Homeschool: Marvelous Morse Code​

​​Learn how telegraphs were used to send messages across long distances when Colorado became a state 150 years ago. Then make your own flashlight to send messages using Morse code! Ages 5 – 12.​

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

Teen Craft Group

​​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly from 3:45 to 4:45. Craft groups are open to everyone ages 13 – 18 and are a great opportunity to learn about new crafts, have a good conversation, and get to know m......More

​​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly from 3:45 to 4:45. Craft groups are open to everyone ages 13 – 18 and are a great opportunity to learn about new crafts, have a good conversation, and get to know more about the Library. No registration or crafting experience required.    ​

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

Book Swap

​​Bring your clean, gently used adult fiction and nonfiction books and swap them for new-to-you titles! Please only bring adult titles published within the last five years. No textbooks, manuals, or magazines. Ages 18 and up. Offered as part of the Winter Adult Reading ......More

​​Bring your clean, gently used adult fiction and nonfiction books and swap them for new-to-you titles! Please only bring adult titles published within the last five years. No textbooks, manuals, or magazines. Ages 18 and up. Offered as part of the Winter Adult Reading Program.   ​Have items to donate that don't fit the swap? Consider donating to The Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District. All books left after the program will be donated to The Friends for their bookstores.

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