What's New!

Reuse your old biodegradable packing peanuts and make a craft! You can tell they are biodegradable because the texture will be somewhat “cheeto” like and if you put water on 2 pieces they will stick together.

Make a fun pattern out of your packing peanuts and then dab a little water on the pieces you want to stick together. Hold for a few seconds while they dry.

You won’t be able to paint them because any liquid will cause them to melt.

Have fun finding out what you can make.

How to enter the contest, visit: https://www.education.com/contests/

When you love learning, there's no limit to what you can achieve! Apply to the Limitless Learners Contest to win money for college, plus a donation for your elementary school or local library.

Win $500 for college plus $1000 for a school or library!

Pikes Peak Library District is celebrating babies and new parents the month of September with our 3^rd Annual Bumps 'n Babies Resource Fair!

Babies ages 0-12 months can get a free board book during the month of September, while supplies last. Visit your favorite Library to get yours!

Live Programs

*All live programs require registration.

In-Person Baby Time is Back!

Click here to find your local library’s calendar for dates and times.

• Baby & Me Yoga*

  • When: Thu., Sept. 23 at 10:30 a.m.
  • Where: Library 21c
  • Click here to register. Registration opens Mon., Aug. 30.

  A gentle class taught by a registered yoga teacher for caregivers and infants they love (4 weeks to crawling).

• Q&A Session: Get Ready For Baby Care, Development, and Sibling Prep*

  • When: Thu., Sept. 9 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Where: Virtual.
  • Click here to register. Registration opens Sun., Aug. 1.

  Do you have questions about how to care for your baby, how they will grow and change, or how to prepare siblings graduating to “Big” Sister or Brother status? Ask our local community experts in this Zoom program!

• Q&A Session: Busy Babies: What Can You Do?*

  • When: Thu., Sept. 23 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Where: Virtual.
  • Click here to register. Registration opens Sun., Aug. 1.

  Are you looking for some fun activities to help your baby learn and grow? Join us for a virtual Zoom Meet ‘n Greet with a variety of local organizations, classes, and groups.

Virtual Programs

Check out our Bumps 'n Babies programs on PPLDTV! Videos are available for viewing anytime after they premiere.

Tummy Time
Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

• Tummy Time Basics for Babies
  Fri., Sept. 10
  Why is tummy time important for babies, and how can you get started, even if your baby doesn’t seem to like it?
• Tummy Time: Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play!
  Fri., Sept. 17
  What is early literacy for babies, and how can you do it during tummy time? Watch the practices in action!
• Tummy Time in Action!
  Fri., Sept. 24
  Watch a full tummy time demonstration session with a baby!

DIY Craft for Babies
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
DIY toys for your baby! Join us each Wednesday in September to learn how you can make a simple educational toy for your baby using items you have around the house.

• Sept. 1: Touch & Feel Box
• Sept. 8: Ball Drop
• Sept. 15: Baby Sensory Play with Ice
• Sept. 22: Tug & Pull Toy
• Sept. 29: Sensory Bottle/Bags

Best Books & Toys
Fri., Sept. 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Want to know about some awesome books and toys you can use with your baby? Watch a presentation from librarians SarahEllen and Alanna. They also give tips on how to share books and toys to get your baby off to the start in life!

Learn more about our LENA Start program.