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. 

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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.

Nonprofit Workshops - Grant Writing Basics

9:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Participants will learn about the process of grant writing and elements of a proposal, with tips from foundations.  Workshop geared to novice grant writers.

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

Storytime (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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 (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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 (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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

Music & Movement (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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 (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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 (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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.

District Discovery Check-In

10:00am - 11:00am
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:

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.

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

Upcycle a bottle cap to make your own fishing lure and learn to make a bobber out of cork for your next outdoor adventure!

 

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 "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.

Laser Badging (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Group badging class where you will learn how to use the Laser Cutter / Engraver.

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

Copy of Stay & Play (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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:

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.

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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 (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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:

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.

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

Storytime (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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 (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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 (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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.

Storytime (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

10:30am - 11:15am
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:

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, sound

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

Storytime (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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:

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.

Cupboard Crafts and Experiments

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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.

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

Storytime (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

10:30am - 11:30am
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:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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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. Meet CSP officers and learn more about Port of Entry duties. Please call 719-531-6333 X 6133 for more information.

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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.
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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.
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The creation, installation and funding of the Penrose Library Mural, including how resources are identified and procured … and partnerships are built!  A Taste of PILLAR II is a monthly series of classes offered by PILLAR Institute for L

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

Socrates Cafe (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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 (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Homeschool, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Pollinators, a vital part of our eco-system, are in trouble!

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 "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
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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 (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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 "Adult" group.

Virtual Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: German Conversation Group (Cancelled due to COVID 19)
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 (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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 "Teen" group.

Teens on Laptops

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
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.

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

Altered Books (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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. 

For ages 12- 18.

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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.
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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 Tuesdays: Crazy Soap and Bath Fizzies

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Treat yourself to a crazy DIY spa day! Use vintage molds to create soap in wild shapes. Discover how to make bath bombs with a twist! Join presenter Shawn from Two Bee Industries for this dive into the crazy side of clean.

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

AfterMath (Cancelled due to COVID 19)

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.
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational
Event Details:

Press "pause" on your hectic schedule during this gentle yoga class that encourages physical and mental rest and promotes a sense of inner peace.

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.
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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.