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STEM Take & Make: Ice Lanterns

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Engineer a one-of-a-kind Ice Lantern! Use the cold outside – or in your freezer – to create a beautiful lantern and learn a bit about the states of matter.  

Winter Lip Balm - Take and Make

All Day
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Pick up the ingredients to make a winter lip balm! Our winters can be very dry, and this lip balm can help with chapped lips and dry hands.

STEM Take & Make: Ice Lanterns

9:00am - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Engineer a One-of-a-kind Ice Lantern! Use the cold outside - or in your freezer - to create a beautiful lantern and learn a bit about the states of matter.

Take and Make: Ice Lanterns

9:00am - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Event Details:

Take and Make: Engineer a one-of-a-kind Ice Lantern! Use the cold outside – or in your freezer – to create a beautiful lantern and learn a bit about the states of matter.  For ages 5-12.

Take & Make: Ice Lanterns

9:30am - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Event Details:

Engineer a one-of-a-kind Ice Lantern! Use the cold outside – or in your freezer – to create a beautiful lantern and learn a bit about the states of matter.  

CANCELED: French Music Lingua

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Join Barbara Mills from Springs French Music Lingua for a unique, FREE program that teaches French and American Sign Language to children, ages 8 and under, using a fun mix of music, movement, art, drama and storytelling.

Reservation

Student Study

10:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F3
Description

Student needs a quiet study place.

Speak English Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults
Event Details:

Speak English groups are fun English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills.

Each group meets once a week for two hours to practice English.

Reservation

TCA Chess Time

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Description

Kids from The Classical Academy playing chess.

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TCA Chess Time

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Description

Will be used for a group of kids from TCA to play chess.

Yarnettes Fiber Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace
Event Details:

Join this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects. 

Handbuilding and Wheel throwing glaze for members enrolled in class

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Ceramics Studio
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Glazing class for certified members enrolled in ceramics class

Take and Make: Ice Lanterns

10:00am - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Engineer a one-of-a-kind Ice Lantern! Use the cold outside – or in your freezer – to create a beautiful lantern and learn a bit about the states of matter.  For ages 5-12.

Take and Make: Ice Lanterns

10:00am - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Engineer a one-of-a-kind Ice Lantern! Use the cold outside – or in your freezer – to create a beautiful lantern and learn a bit about the states of matter.  

 

Take & Make: STEM Ice Lanterns

10:00am - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Engineer a one-of-a-kind Ice Lantern! Use the cold outside – or in your freezer – to create a beautiful lantern and learn a bit about the states of matter. 

Take and Make: Ice Lanterns

10:00am - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Engineer a one-of-a-kind Ice Lantern! Use the cold outside - or in your freezer - to create a beautiful lantern and learn about the states of matter.

Sensory Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive storytime that is especially welcoming for children on the autism spectrum and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience. 

StoryTime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

Create and Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that art making builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

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Sheri

11:00am - 12:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

None

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FSL

11:15am - 12:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

To eat lunch and participate in arts and crafts.

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Study group

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F3
Description

Graduate school study group

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Program Logistics Assistant Patron Meeting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Description

Equipment test 

Reservation

Study

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F5
Description

Study

Reservation

Tutor

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

Tutor

Reservation

Harrison

1:30pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Description

None

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Frank R. Heinsohn

3:00pm - 4:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D3
Description

bar exam prep

Textiles Lab - The Art of Earring Fabrication $22

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Textiles
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Hosted by the MAC

Learn the Art of Earring Fabrication + FREE BONUS Metal Finishing Introduction

Class Description

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Chinese Study Group

3:30pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

Chinese class

Reservation

PVLEHOA Board

3:30pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Description

HOA Board meeting

Reservation

Winter Fun with Girl Scouts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Description

Kids K-5th grade, families, and friends are invited to have some winter fun with Girl Scouts! Hear a story, make a craft, and learn more about Girl Scout options near you. Already a Girl Scout? Bring a friend and have a blast with us!