All Pikes Peak Library District locations will close at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 27 and will be closed on Thu., Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.  The eLibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Rockrimmon Library will close on Sun., Dec. 1.

Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Marketing Team Meeting

9:00am - 10:00am
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Weekly meeting of the marketing team. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

For adults wanting to improve their workplace and every day English language skills. Classes provide instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED / HiSET / TASC class

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

PPLD Adult Education High School Equivalency (HSE) program offers free classes for adults. Using trained instructors, we will help students who need to obtain GED, HiSET, or TASC credentials, which are the alternative to a high school diploma.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

AARP Tax-Aide

9:00am - 5:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation help to anyone, and if you’re 50 and older and can’t afford a tax preparation service we were made especially for you.

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

Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities.

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
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

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Poetry Heals

9:30am - 11:00am
Teen, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Teen
Event Details:

Poetry Heals brings therapeutic poetry writing to people living difficult lives. We will write together in groups and individually, sharing tools that are positive, effective, portable and affordable.

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

Music & Movement

10:00am - 10:30am
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:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story.  For ages 2-3 accompanied by a favorite adult.

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

Stay & Play

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

Did you know that block play increases a child's language development? Drop in to build, balance, stack and crash with a variety of different blocks and other educational toys.

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: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Cyber Cafe: Computer and Device Help Lab

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult, Senior, All
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Age Group: Adult, Senior, All
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Struggling with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone? Bring your device and a staff member can assist you in troubleshooting the device.

You must register for one of the five slots available.

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

Library Crafts: CONSTELLATION KEYCHAIN

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Creative programming designed for adults. Registration Required. Ages 18+

Please help ensure that other patrons have the opportunity to participate in this program by only registering for one class session.

This event is in the "Senior" group.

Senior Chats

10:00am - 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.

All are welcome. No registration required.

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.

Shrinky Dinks in the ERC

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Educational Resource Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, ERC (Educational Resource Center)
Event Details:

Drop into the ERC between 10 a.m. and noon to make Shrinky Dinks! Draw or trace your designs onto special plastic, we’ll pop them in the oven, and then watch them transform into amazing charms. Turn your designs into key chains and jewelry.

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

Music and Movement

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

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! Join us for this special storytime involving music and movement, aimed at ages 2 and 3 years old.

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: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Did you know that block play increases a child's language development? Drop in to build, balance, stack and crash with a variety of different blocks and other educational toys.

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities.

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
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: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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.

Spring Break: Cool Science

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

It may be spring break, but there's still time for one more blast of cold temperatures - liquid nitrogen cold!

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

Spring Break: Puppets and Things on Strings

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

Children ages three and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, songs and activities.

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

Spring Break: Super Snakes

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

Celebrate our natural environment! Experience a visit with a variety of snakes from Nature's Educators. Discover how to identify which snakes are venomous, learn what snakes eat, find out where they live, and how they find their prey.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Library Explorers: Karaoke

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Programs for adults of all abilities. Free your inner songbird! Choose a tune and we'll play the music to back you up. Props will be provided. Please call Taryn at ext. 6133 for more information.

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

Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
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.

ERC OPEN HOURS NOON - 4 P.M.

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Come stop by the ERC! Located on the upper floor of East Library. Call 531.6333 x1416 if you have any questions. Learn more at ppld.org/erc.

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

Socrates Cafe

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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

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
Event Details:

Speak English groups are informal English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills. Each group meets once a week for two hours. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.

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

MAKE @ East Open Hours

1:00pm - 8:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace, Teen
Event Details:

During Open Hours MAKE @ East is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis.

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

Computer & Device Help

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Computer Classes
Event Details:

Are you frustrated with your smartphone? Confused by the Internet? Come get your questions answered about your smartphone, tablet, computer or eReader.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Makerspace
Event Details:

Join us in the Makerspace for some Spring Break fun as we make shrinky dinks and buttons!

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

Homeschool Coding Camp: Friendship

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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, Homeschool, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.  The theme of this camp is "Friends". Ages 9-15 only.

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

Make II Open Hours at Library 21c

2:00pm - 8:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

During Open Hours, Make II is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis.

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

Spring Break: Puppets & Things on Strings

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Mark Hellerstein presents a program of laughs, music, audience participation, a touch of magic and storytelling for of all ages. Families will enjoy silly hand puppets and a full stage marionette show of Jack and the Beanstalk.

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

German Conversation Group

3:15pm - 5:15pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: German Conversation Group
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join other intermediate to native speakers to practice your German conversation skills!

Please note this group is not the best fit for beginning speakers.

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

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

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

Teens Make: DIY Magnetic Poetry

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

To celebrate National Poetry Month, we will create custom magnetic poetry sets! All materials will be provided. #PoetryMonth

See more programs like this by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/sgfv8nl

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: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. All abilities welcome in this drop-in children's program.

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: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Let your child practice reading and build fluency by reading to a Paws to Read dog.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Advisory Board

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Study Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Help choose and run library programs, events, and create displays for the teen area!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Tuesdays: Seed Bombs

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Movie, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

                                     Seed bombs

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Tuesdays

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Each Tuesday will feature something different for teens to enjoy including snacks, board and video games and crafts.

Have something you'd love to do for Teen Tuesday? Call or email Joe to see if your idea could be featured!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Escape Room: Operation: Jewel Heist

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The most stunning and valuable jewels ever created are being shown in an art gallery, and only YOU are brave enough and bold enough to liberate them. You have 45 minutes to infiltrate the gallery, steal the jewels, and escape!

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

Cancelled-Altered Books

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Turn an old book into something beautiful! Learn paper folding techniques on a project to take home and display. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/rh2ozk2, call (719) 531-6333, or visit your local Library. 

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

AfterMath

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Kids, Teen
Event Details:

Is math homework getting you down? Are finals freaking you out? Do you need to brush up before the ACT, SAT, or GED? Our experienced math tutors can help you improve your grades and take the stress out of math.

This event is in the "All" group.

Yoga@The Library

5:30pm - 6:30pm
All
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class. Certified instructors will take you through a non-heated Vinyasa yoga flow class emphasizing basic poses, correct alignment, and breathing techniques.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

GED / HiSET / TASC class

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

PPLD Adult Education High School Equivalency (HSE) program offers free classes for adults. Using trained instructors, we will help students who need to obtain GED, HiSET, or TASC credentials, which are the alternative to a high school diploma.

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

Falcon Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group
Event Details:

Join us for conversation and fun, no registration required.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Play D&D with other teens, led by volunteer Dragon Masters. No experience is required. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/vms6qq3, call (719) 531-6333, or visit East Library or Library 21c.