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.

Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Family
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library Services
Room: Mobile Libraries
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Family
Event Type: , , Storytimes & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7 and their parents or caregivers. Location: Wilson Ranch Park. Depending on the weather, this Storytime may take place inside the bookmobile. Space is limited. 

Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Faux Glass Art Sculpture

10:00am–11:30am
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18
Event Type: , Crafting, Making, & Recording, Homeschool, , ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inspired by glass artist Dale Chihuly, artists will create vibrant faux glass art that really pops! Students will design an individual sculpture then contribute to a collaborative installation for the Homeschool Art Show.

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.

Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy
Event Details:

​​Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers. ​ 

Disclaimer(s)

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! 

 

Homeschool: Western Work

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Investigate some of the important industries in Colorado history that helped make Colorado what it is today.

Disclaimer(s)

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! 

 

Idea Lab: Cowboy Culture

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12
Event Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

​In honor of Colorado’s 150th birthday, learn about cowboy culture and Western heritage in Colorado. You may find yourself mining, panning for gold, or creating your own ranch brand design. Ages 5 – 12.

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!