PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN

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Tween

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

Play D&D with other tweens led by our very own Dragon Master! New members are always welcome and no experience is necessary. Registration required at some locations. Ages 9 - 12.

Junior Advisory Board (JAB)

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. Each session will include time for you to give ideas and feedback and time for a fun project or activity. Ages 9 - 12. Registration Required.

Storytime Series

All ages are welcome; stories are geared towards preschool-aged children and older. Caregiver must be present with child. Registration required.

Rainbow Storytime

PPLD Celebrates Pride Month

June is Pride Month! Join us in celebrating inclusion, diversity, and positivity at this interactive storytime.

Tween: Spy Camp

Calling all secret agents! Are you an expert at espionage? Do you delight in decoding secret messages? Make your way through a laser maze, create a dazzling disguise, and more at Spy Camp! For ages 9 - 12. Registration required at some locations.

Immigration Storytime

I’m New Here: Immigrant Heritage Month Family Storytime

Join us for stories celebrating immigrant families and their diverse experiences to honor Immigrant Heritage Month!

Juneteenth Storytime

PPLD Celebrates Juneteenth

Join us for a special Juneteenth Family Storytime to commemorate the abolition of slavery in the United States with song, dance, and stories. This program celebrates the freedom of all African Americans, the joys of liberty, and the pride of our newest federal holiday!

Homeschool

Questions? Call Joy (719) 531-6333, x6048 or email jfleishhacker@ppld.org.

Homeschool

Curriculum Swap

Thu., June 15 | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

East Library | Community Room

Looking for new curriculum and/or educational materials? Have curriculum you don’t need? Homeschoolers can bring curriculum, educational materials, books, and more to give away to other homeschoolers at this once-a-year event. No selling. All sharing. Everything is free! You do not have to bring an item to participate. Registration needed only if you plan to bring items to give away so we can have a table ready for you.

Homeschool Game Day

Fri., Aug. 25 | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

East Library (George Fellows Park)

Homeschool families are invited to an outdoor game day! Activities include four-square, hula hoops, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, kick ball, and more! Come prepared to play! All ages are welcome! In case of bad weather, the event will be canceled.

Art Together Series

For children ages 3 - 12 and their families. If your group has more than 10 children, please call the Library location you plan to attend in advance of your visit or program participation.

Art Together: I Spy!

Create a masterpiece modeled after the famous illustrator of the popular I Spy series: Walter Wick. Use all sorts of items, big and small, to form an I Spy page of your very own - you can even write your own clues!

Art Together: Collaborate!

Work individually to complete a small, colorful work of art that, when put together with the group's pieces, will make something even greater! Visit the Library throughout the summer to check out the creation!

Art Together: Hands-on Community Art

Children and caregivers come together to collaborate on art inspired by artist Hervé Tullet’s book, Art Workshops for Children.

Art Together: Recycled City

Attendees will plan and build a city using recycled materials. They may work together to build a collaborative project or work alone to build an individual one. This is a very open-ended activity with a variety of options and outcomes.

Classical Music Live for Kids!

Wed., June 14 | 9:30 a.m.

East Library

Colorado College Summer Music Festival Fellows, pre-professional musicians from around the world, will perform classical music pieces from their current study. Families will have time to ask questions and visit with the fellows. The musicians will also give a preview of the free Children’s Concert, Sergei Prokofiev’s classic Peter and the Wolf, which will take place in the Cornerstone Arts Center at Colorado College on Thu., June 15 at both 9 and 11 a.m.

Hunk•Ta•Bunk•Ta® MUSIC by Katherine Dines

Join award-winning songwriter and recording artist Katherine Dines in some ear-catching, toe-tapping, musical fun for the entire family! Get ready to sing and dance, twist and shout, and participate, because everyone’s part of the show!

For ages 0 - 8.

Cool Science Fundamental Forces

Meet some of the fundamental forces you encounter every day, like gravity, electricity, magnetism, air and water pressure, and friction. We'll have fun watching the forces move, stop and even levitate ordinary objects almost like magic! For kids ages 5 - 12 and their families.

Dogs in the Wild!

Join Denise Gard’s famous Border Collies as they camp under the stars. Will Kira end up lost? Will Joey rescue her? Learn how to co-exist with wild animals while hiking and camping with your dogs. Discover how we’re all together in natureanimals and humans - in this epic adventure full of dog tricks! For kids ages 2 - 12 and their families.

family-friendly line dancing class that will be sure to get your entire family moving together! This is great for ages 7 and up.

Joshua the VentriloquistAll Together Now

Be prepared for silly shenanigans with this entertaining program that features ventriloquism, variety, and lots of hilarious audience participation. For kids ages 0 - 12 and their families.

Nature’s EducatorsAll Together Now

Join Nature's Educators to meet and learn about various social animals and how they work together to survive! While you can't touch any of the ambassadors, taking photos is welcome! For kids ages 3 and up with their families.

The Hoppy New Year Magic Show

Join Inspector Magic and Baxter, the mischievous bunny, as they show how to be prosperous and have good fortune by reading books at the Library! Children of all ages will be tricked by Baxter's antics and the magic and illusions of Inspector Magic. For kids ages 2 - 10 and their families.

LocoMotion – The Science & Circus Arts Show

National Juggling Champion and kinetic comedian Peter Davison performs amazing juggling, balancing, unicycle riding, clowning, and more, as they explain the science of motion behind the artistry. This show is packed with education, entertainment, and audience participation! For kids ages 2 - 12 and their families.

Puppet TalesTogether is Better!

Squeak the Mouse feels small and unimportant. But when a gigantic problem happens on the farm, can little Squeak help save the day? Join Magic Dave in this funfilled adventure with illusions, silly puppets, and a story about working together. Based on the book, The Enormous Potato by Aubrey Davis. For kids ages 1 - 10 and their families.