Pikes Peak Library District is closed Fri., Jan. 16, for staff development and Mon., Jan. 19, to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The eLibrary, as well as other online services and resources, will still be available.

Spooky Stroll-a-Story in OCC

All Day
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, Senior, Family
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Take a spooky stroll in Old Colorado City and read "The Baddies" by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Find a page at each location featured on the map, and head inside- there will be a special treat waiting for you (stor

Homeschool Coding: Game Development

11:00am–12:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18
Event Type: Homeschool, ,
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Learn the basics of Python or JavaScript while playing and building your own video game! Move through the levels collecting gems while exploring coding basics during this standalone hour-long event. Already a pro at coding?

 Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Pumpkins, Polka Dots, and Patterns

1:00pm–2:30pm
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Homeschool, , ,
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Explore the magical works of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, easily spotted for her use of polka dots!

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

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! 

 

Paws to Read

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
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Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
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Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun!

 Ages 5 - 12. 

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

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! 

 

Clay Exploration: Oil Diffusers

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
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Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

Tween Library Squad

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
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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.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

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! 

 

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tween 9-12
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
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Play Dungeons and Dragons with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Jasmine! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required.