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8:00am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:
eBooks & eAudios ...

Marketing Team Meeting

9:00am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:
Weekly meeting of the marketing team.  ...

Social Work Drop-in Hours

9:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:
Walk-in appointments available with social worker, Alicia Kwande, for assistance with resources and VI-SPDAT assessments. ...

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

9:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
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. New students must attend ESL Orientation to register and take a p...

GED / HiSET / TASC class

9:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
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 scho...

AARP Tax-Aide

9:00am - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
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. We understand that retirement or other life changes may mean your taxes are a ...

Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful env...

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Music & Movement

10:00am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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. ...

Stay & Play

10:00am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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. Socialize with other parents and families in a comfortable and relaxed se...

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

District Discovery Check-In

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:
This meeting likely won’t be a full hour every time, but let’s establish some time for us all to chat about Discovery and its progress. ...

Cyber Cafe: Computer and Device Help Lab

10:00am - 11:30am
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Registration 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. Program may be cancelled if there are no registratio...

Library Crafts: UPCYCLE CRAFT - STURDY POUCH

10:00am - 11:30am
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Creative programming designed for adults. Registration Required. Ages 18+ Plastic bags are the worst- but they can be improved! Upcycle those old shopping bags into a cute, reusable pouch.  Please help ensure that other patrons have the op...

Senior Chats

10:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors
Event Type: Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
These informal gatherings for seniors offer information sharing, networking, discussions and coffee. All are welcome. No registration required. ...

Southeast Supply Drive

10:00am - 2:00pm
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:
You can now drop items off at the Pikes Peak Library District - Sand Creek Library on TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS from 10am-2pm! Drop off is located at the back entrance of the library. . Please consider how you can support and bring mu...

Copy of Stay & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
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 1-3 years old. No registration required. ...

Music and Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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. ...

Stay & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
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 1-3 years old. No registration required. ...

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful env...

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannel boards, puppets, songs and activities, followed by a small craft. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, ...

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs, and activities. We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from some sensory accommodatio...

Cupboard Crafts and Experiments

10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
  A children’s librarian will lead an art, craft, or experiment project with items that can be found in a cupboard. Can’t make it live? You can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you. All videos are available for viewing l...

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Children ages three and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful environ...

Library Explorers: Colorado State Patrol

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:
Programs for adults of all abilities. Meet CSP officers and learn more about Port of Entry duties. Please call Delaina at ext. 6077 for more information. ...

ShopBot CNC Badging Class

10:30am - 12:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
In this 2 hour group badging class, learn how to use PPLD’s CNC router. After the completion of this class, participants will be able to use the library’s CNC on their own during Open Hours in the makerspace at Library 21c. In order to use the librar...

Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens 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. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Lunch and a Movie - Downton Abbey

12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Movie, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
Come and enjoy a free movie and popcorn. We will be showing the film Downton Abbey     ...

ERC OPEN HOURS NOON - 4 P.M.

12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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. ...

Socrates Cafe

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

SPEAK ENGLISH

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

MAKE @ East Open Hours

1:00pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Makerspace, Teen Library Programs
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. All patrons in the space must be at least 9 years old. A...

Computer & Device Help

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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. Bring your own device or laptop to get help from staff and learn how to troubleshoot questions on ...

Homeschool: Bees, Bats, and Butterflies (Oh My!)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Homeschool
Event Details:
Pollinators, a vital part of our eco-system, are in trouble! In this program, homeschoolers will use cheese puffs and model flowers to learn about pollination, explore the lives of pollinators (including bees, bats, birds, butterflies, and lizards), ...

Homeschool Coding Camp: Friendship

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Computer Classes, Homeschool, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration 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. Registratio...

Make II Open Hours at Library 21c

2:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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. Patrons must be badged to use a machine during a separate appointment ...

Virtual Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:
Join us for a virtual book discussion.. Share what you have been reading and get recommendations from other readers. Also learn about PPLD’s resources to help you find your next great read! Use the link below to join the discussion. Join Zoo...

German Conversation Group

3:15pm - 5:15pm
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: German Conversation Group
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
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. German Conversation Group is currently at capacity, but collecting names to start another...

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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! ...

Teens on Laptops

3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Join us in the Teen Space where we will provide laptops for your use and snacks will be provided! For ages 12 - 18. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/uaqx444, call (719) 531-6333, or visit Penrose Library. See more programs like this by clic...

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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. We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your chil...

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Let your child practice reading and build fluency by reading to a Paws to Read dog....

Teen Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Movie, Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! This month we're watching One Piece: East Blue. Ages 12-18. Some anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Snacks provided.     See more programs like this by click...

Teen Tuesdays

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
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! ...

AfterMath

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
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. No appointments - Drop in!  We...

Yoga@The Library

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs
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. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat/towel, blocks,...

GED / HiSET / TASC class

5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
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 dip...

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
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. Program is for ages 12-18. Space is limited to 20 pa...

Laser Badging

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Group badging class where you will learn how to use the Laser Cutter / Engraver. After the completion of this class, participants will be able to use the Laser Cutter / Engraver on their own during Open Hours at Library 21c, East, an...

Monumental Bookworms

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs
Event Details:
An evening book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome! Please call the library at 719-488-2370 to find out what book they will be discussing this month. ...