Manitou Springs Library will be temporarily closed starting Fri., Nov. 1 to prepare for its move to its newly renovated Carnegie Library building which will open in early 2025.   

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

FAB Time! (Family & Book Time)

9:00am - 9:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, and activities.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

PPLD Strategic Planning Public Input Session (3 of 3)

9:00am - 11:00am
Teen, Adult, Senior, All
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior, All
Event Type: Community Public
Required
Seats Remaining: 94
Event Details:

Pikes Peak Library District will embark on a strategic planning process after releasing its new vision, mission, and values in early May.

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Room for training

9:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Study Room
Description

Just need room to do online training

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Description

FREE Art Classes using Montessori Techniques

Funded by MACH (Manitou Arts Culture and Heritage Fund)

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Study for boards

9:15am - 11:15am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

Study for boards

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Outdoor All Ages Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Outdoor
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Bring a blanket and enjoy stories and rhymes outside. Families with children of all ages are welcome.

In the event of inclement weather (rain, snow, or extreme temperatures), the program will be modified and moved indoors.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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Tutoring/Study session

9:45am - 10:45am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Description

Tutor

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun - Puppet Tales: The Missing Magic Bunny

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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Houdini the magical rabbit is lost, and Magic Dave n

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:
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Bittman

10:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Virtual Court Room
Description

Background investigation interview

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Interview

10:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

Interview for background investigation

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Northstar Computer Series - Computer Basics 2

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
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CLASSROOM-Imagine AfterSchool

10:15am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Description

Camp

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Outdoor All Ages Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Outdoor
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and enjoy stories and rhymes outside. Families with children of all ages are welcome.

In the event of inclement weather (rain, snow, or extreme temperatures), the program will be modified and moved indoors.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Stay & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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Join us for open-ended play! We'll have fun toys to enhance your child's early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together. For ages 0-5 years old. No registration required.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

This event is in the "Senior" group.

Senior Chats

10:30am - 11:30am
Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Senior
Event Type: Seniors
Event Details:

These informal gatherings for seniors offer information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun - Inspector Magic: Lobster Tales

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Don't be crabby! Make a splash at the library and make a difference in the world! Find out all about it at our undersea magic show with Inspector Magic! For all ages. #SummerAdventure  #OceansofPossibility

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun - Pirate Dogs of the Sea

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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Ahoy, Mate! Denise Gard’s famous Border Collies Joey and Kira are hunting for treasure upon the seven seas. When they become shipwrecked will they find treasure or learn about keeping the ocean clean?

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun - Puppet Tales: The Missing Magic Bunny

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Houdini the magical rabbit is lost, and Magic Dave n

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

No-cost summer lunches for kids & teens

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen
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Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Kids and teens can enjoy lunch

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Rom for training 2

11:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Study Room
Description

Room for training

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Medicare 101 Seminar

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

If you have any questions related to Medicare or would like to learn the basics of Medicare, feel free to stop by to say hi and learn.

There will be snacks and refreshments provided.

At this seminar you can expect to learn about:

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Study

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F3
Description

Study

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Stay and Play

11:30am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Join us for open-ended play! We'll have fun toys to enhance your child's early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

This event is in the "Senior" group.

Senior Chats

11:30am - 12:30pm
Senior
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Senior
Event Type: Seniors
Event Details:

This informal gathering for seniors offers information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee. All are welcome! No registration required.

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FSL

12:00pm - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F2
Description

Crafts

This event is in the "Family" group.

Virtual LENA Start

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Family
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Do you have a child between the ages of 0-32 months? Do you wonder how much you talk with your child? LENA Start is a 11-week, virtual program that will increase your child’s language development.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Description

Association of Financial Consultants is a nonprofit and IRS 501(c)(3) approved organization that partners with local agents looking to educate seniors turning 65 on the complexities of Medicare.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Calhan) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: Pirate Dogs of the Sea!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Ahoy, Mate!

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Mostly Lutheran Book Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Description

7 members discuss monthly book selection

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Rockrimmon Friends of the Library

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Friends of PPLD
Event Details:

Rockrimmon Friends Group

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Ryant

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E3
Description

Work

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Socrates Cafe

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

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Natural Grocers Nutrition Class: Fueling for Fitness (Virtual)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This sports nutrition seminar will give you the tools you need to help you at the top of your game – whatever that may be.

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VA Meeting

1:30pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: C1
Description

VA Team Meeting

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teens Make: Axolotl Plushie

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Hand sew a cute axolotl plush!

 

#summeradventure

#oceansofpossibility

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Virtual Coding Series: Game Design

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M., Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Beginners will learn to code with Google! Using an evaluated curriculum from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding in Scratch.

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Medicare 101 Seminar

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Description

If you have any questions related to Medicare or would like to learn the basics of Medicare, feel free to stop by to say hi and learn.

There will be snacks and refreshments provided.

At this seminar you can expect to learn about:

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Coding Series: Game Design

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Computer Classes, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn to code with Google! Using an evaluated curriculum from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Intro to Sewing: Farmer's Market Totes

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Interested in learning to sew? Learn the basics of using a sewing machine, including threading, filling a bobbin, and executing basic stitches, as we create custom tote bags. All materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to a Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

TeensMake: Axolotl Plushie

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Hand sew a cute axolotl plush! #summeradventure #oceansofpossibility

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

"Play D&D with other teens, led by volunteer Dungeon Masters. No experience is required.  For more information, contact Matt Kaip at ext. 6120 or mkaip@ppld.org

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Melinda

4:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D3
Description

Zoom meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

Medicare Educational Seminar

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Snacks will be provided.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Virtual The Cultural Phenomenon of Home DNA Testing

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join author Libby Copeland as she explores the extraordinary cultural phenomenon of home DNA testing, which is redefining family history.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Path to Citizenship Study Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Path to Citizenship is a study group with a volunteer leader. Adults in this group prepare to take the U.S. Naturalization test for citizenship. The group meets for 12 weeks. This is a free group.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

How To Pick Stocks Like the Pros

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Business
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

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