The Regional History & Genealogy department will be closed on Sat., June 7 and Sat., June 14 to host the 2025 Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium.

East Library will begin an elevator modernization on Wed., March 12.

The Library will remain open, but the 2nd floor will only have stair access. Visit ppld.org/east-library-improvements for more information.  

Story Creations For Older Adults

Event Type:

Adult Education Programs, Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational, Library Explorers, Seniors, Teen, Tweens

Age Group:

Adult, Senior, Family, All
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on June 10, 2025 @ 3:00pm.

Event Details

Story Creations For Older Adults and Familes : Hand Puppets

Explore the art of storytelling through a variety of hands-on visual art projects for older adults and their familes in this four-part series. Rooted in the shared power of storytelling across diverse experiences, each session fosters creativity, self-expression, and personal reflection through different materials and techniques. The series invites senior participants to blend paper and fabric collage with engaging storytelling formats such as puppetry, pop-up cards, and themed journals. Projects will be tailored to participant interests and group dynamics while remaining accessible for beginners through advanced skill levels. You may attend one or all the classes in the series. All materials are provided. Registration is required.

This week, join us and presenter Patti Smithsonian to create puppets. Using a premade base, hand sew decorations to create a face, eyes, hair, and an easy costume for your puppet. Finish by learning how to use your puppet to enhance your storytelling!

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