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: Build An Animal Oasis

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool
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Join us to create a fun oasis using Rigamajig, a life-size building set with wooden planks, gears, hardware, and more. For this engineering challenge, students will team up to design and construct structures that are strong enough to

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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! 

 

Button Maker Level 1

2:00pm–5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: , , Science & Math
Registration Required
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Using Inkscape, a free vector graphics software, we will create custom graphics for pin-back buttons and then press them. Learn the steps to create 10 pin-back buttons with free resources provided by the Library.

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Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Software notice: This program uses third party software. PPLD is not affiliated with the company that owns it and is not responsible for its content. 

 

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass 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.

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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!