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Getting ready for Sensory Storytime at Pikes Peak Library District.

A Sensory Accommodations Kit you can ask for at the Service Desk, with items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones to use in the library, sensory video tours of PPLD libraries, and Sensory Storytime for ages 3 to 12 at Library 21c, East Library and Penrose Library. Register ahead.

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Sensory supports. Sensory kit at the desk, video tours, storytime.

Hours

Library 21c and East Library: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, closed Sunday. Penrose Library: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 7 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, closed Sunday. Sensory Storytime: half an hour on the dates below; register ahead.

Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80920. East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

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Sensory Storytime at East Library, 4:00 to 4:30 pm. East Children's Story Room. For ages 3 to 12. Registration required; it closes at 4:00 pm on December 3, 2026. Please arrive early to get a spot.Sensory Storytime at Library 21c, 10:30 to 11:00 am. Library 21c Children's Room. For ages 3 to 12. Registration required; it opens at 10:30 am on November 28, 2026. Please arrive early to get a spot.Sensory Storytime at East Library, 4:00 to 4:30 pm. East Children's Story Room. For ages 3 to 12. Registration required; it closes at 4:00 pm on January 7, 2027. Please arrive early to get a spot.Sensory Storytime at Penrose Library, 10:30 to 11:00 am. Penrose Aspen/Children's Room. Ideal for ages 3 to 12. Registration required (also described as recommended but not required); it opens at 12:00 am on January 1, 2027, and you can register for more than one date at a time.Sensory Storytime at East Library, 4:00 to 4:30 pm. East Children's Story Room. For ages 3 to 12. Registration required; it closes at 4:00 pm on February 4, 2027.Sensory Storytime at Library 21c, 10:30 to 11:00 am. Library 21c Children's Room. For ages 3 to 12. Registration required; it opens at 10:00 am on January 23, 2027.Sensory Storytime at Penrose Library, 10:30 to 11:00 am. Penrose Aspen/Children's Room. Ideal for ages 3 to 12. Registration required (also described as recommended but not required); it opens at 12:00 am on January 29, 2027, and you can register for more than one date at a time.Sensory Storytime at East Library, 4:00 to 4:30 pm. East Children's Story Room. For ages 3 to 12. Registration required; it closes at 4:00 pm on March 4, 2027.Sensory Storytime at Library 21c, 10:30 to 11:00 am. Library 21c Children's Room. For ages 3 to 12. Registration required; it opens at 10:30 am on February 20, 2027.Sensory Storytime at East Library, 4:00 to 4:30 pm. East Children's Story Room. For ages 3 to 12. Registration required; it closes at 4:00 pm on April 1, 2027.Sensory Storytime at Library 21c, 10:30 to 11:00 am. Library 21c Children's Room. For ages 3 to 12. Registration required; it opens at 10:30 am on March 20, 2027.Sensory Storytime at Penrose Library, 10:30 to 11:00 am. Penrose Aspen/Children's Room. Ideal for ages 3 to 12. Registration required (also described as recommended but not required); it opens at 12:00 am on April 2, 2027, and you can register for more than one date at a time.Sensory Storytime at Library 21c, 10:30 to 11:00 am. Library 21c Children's Room. For ages 3 to 12. Registration required; it opens at 10:30 am on April 17, 2027.Sensory Storytime at East Library, 4:00 to 4:30 pm. East Children's Story Room. For ages 3 to 12. Registration required; it closes at 4:00 pm on May 6, 2027.Sensory Storytime at Penrose Library, 10:30 to 11:00 am. Penrose Aspen/Children's Room. Ideal for ages 3 to 12. Registration required (also described as recommended but not required); it opens at 12:00 am on April 30, 2027, and you can register for more than one date at a time.Sensory Storytime at East Library, 4:00 to 4:30 pm. East Children's Story Room. For ages 3 to 12. Registration required; it closes at 4:00 pm on June 3, 2027.Sensory Storytime at Library 21c, 10:30 to 11:00 am. Library 21c Children's Room. For ages 3 to 12. Registration required; it opens at 10:30 am on May 22, 2027.

Sensory help, in the library's words

“Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library. If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit!” ppld.librarymarket.com

“Get a sensory-friendly preview of each of our Library locations, complete with information about sensory accommodations available at each.”

“Join us for an interactive storytime designed to include children with learning and sensory differences. Ideal for children ages 3-12 and their parents or caregivers. All abilities are welcome.”

  • The Sensory Accommodations Kit is for any library visit, not only storytime: ask at the Service Desk.
  • The sensory video tours are a playlist called Sensory Video Tours of PPLD, linked from the library's Autism Acceptance page as Library Sensory Tour videos.
  • Sensory Storytime is held at Library 21c, East Library and Penrose Library on the dates below. Look at the library's Sensory Storytime events list for the newest dates.

In their own words: ppld.org. Checked Fri, Nov 6, 2026. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us · How we check

Three things to know

  1. Ask the Service Desk for the Sensory Accommodations Kit: items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones to use in the library.
  2. Sensory Storytime is half an hour, for ages 3 to 12 with a parent or caregiver.
  3. Register ahead; each date below says when registration opens or closes.

Visual schedule

Library Storytime

  • Drive to the library
  • Park the car
  • Go in the library
  • Ask for a sensory kit
  • Read a story
  • Walk to the car
  • All done
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Ask before you go

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Call (719) 531-6333, x7260
More about Pikes Peak Library District
  • Penrose Library parking: scan a physical library card at the kiosks for two hours of parking each day; after that it's $1.50 an hour, and the lot gates lock when the library is closed.
  • Accommodation requests or questions: email accessibility@ppld.org, call (719) 531-6333, x7260, use the PPLD Accessibility Requests and Questions form, or visit any library. The library aims to respond within two business days.
  • Each storytime listing names a staff contact for that session.
Email
accessibility@ppld.org Accommodation requests and questions

Source: ppld.org