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Rockrimmon Library Fourth Annual Community Art Show

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

Celebrate Arts Month with the Rockrimmon Library and enjoy our month-long display of art created by our patrons.

Spooky Stroll-a-Story in Old Colorado City

All Day
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Take a spooky stroll in Old Colorado City and read We’re Off to Find the Witch’s House by Richard Krieb and illustrated by R.W. Alley.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET/TASC

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

The GED, HiSET and TASC are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social

Live Toddler Time

9:30am - 9:45am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

This program gives toddlers an introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading. (For one and two-year olds and caregivers.) Approximately 20 minutes.

Live Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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

10:30am - 11:00am
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, 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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

CANCELED Lena Start

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult, Family
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

This event has been canceled. 

 

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D.A+.D. Tutoring LLC Tutoring Session

11:00am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Description

This is a private tutoring session with one of my students.

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Speak Up Colorado

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Description

Speak Up is a 10-week class designed to teach people with disabilities to lead their own Person Driven Plan.

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Study

11:00am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F2
Description

its free college application day. Just need to apply

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Pikes Peak Computer Genealogists

11:15am - 2:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Description

Sharing Internet resources, round table discussion. Guests welcome.

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Proactive Living Lunch and Learn

11:30am - 1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

Free community workshop about aging

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Bridget Manley

11:45am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Description

Needed for virtual interview

Prenatal Series: Sleep and Purple Crying

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Family
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Family
Event Type: Class, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Are you expecting and have so many questions? Join Pikes Peak Library District and Nurse Family Partnership for a series of prenatal classes. Pre-registration is required.

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study

12:15pm - 2:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D3
Description

study

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Friends of PPLD

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

Friends of the PPLD - Board working group.

Screenprinting Certification - FREE

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

In this introduction to screen printing you will learn how to take your design or drawing from an idea to a reproducible print. Participants will learn to use the exposure unit, washout station, t-shirt press, and flash unit in this workshop.

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Mike

1:30pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

study

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study

1:30pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D4
Description

study

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Study

1:30pm - 3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

Study

Cheyenne Mountain Virtual Mystery Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Community Public, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

This book club will be conducted over Zoom.This month, we will read "Made Into Movie Mysteries." Read a mystery that has been made into a movie or TV show and come discuss it with the group. This book club is welcome to everyone.

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Chick-fil-A Leadership Meeting

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Description

Chick-fil-A Leadership Meeting

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Teen, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Teen, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!

Registration is not required for this event.

FabLab

3:30pm - 5:00pm
All
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Courtyard
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

We make things, we fix things, we build things and we learn from others. Come and create cool projects. Learn how to use tools, expand your skills and expand your world!  Kids under 13 need to be accompanied by a parent. So, what is FAB LAB?

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FabLab

3:30pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Woodshop
Description

Reserved for FabLab

Teen Math Tutoring

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Live Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon 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.

No registration required for this free program.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

Teens Make: Shrinky Dinks

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Make our All Pikes Peak Reads pick Nimona-themed shrinky dinks!

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Lindsay Moore Campaign

4:00pm - 6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F4
Description

Campaign strategy meeting.

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Medicare Education Event

4:45pm - 6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Description

Medicare Educational Event

PPLD Board of Trustees meeting

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: PPLD: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees.

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Pleasant Valley Townhomes

5:15pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Description

The annual meeting of the homeowners of the Pleasant Valley Townhome Association

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Happy Cats Haven

5:30pm - 8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Conference Room
Description

no details

Speak English Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference 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. Sign up is required before attending.

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Recover the Fun!

7:00pm - 9:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Description

Every Wednesday Recover the Fun, an expressive arts recovery support group, will be held at the Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO. (10 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs. Parking available.)