Ruth Holley Library will be temporarily closed for approximately one week starting Mon., Dec. 2 to complete roof repairs.

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.

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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WOODSHOP-Greenbox Arts Camp (D14)

8:00am - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Woodshop
Description

20 students

4 High School mentors

2 teachers: Steve Bethke and Nola Wilson

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
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 "Adult" group.

ESL CLASSES

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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

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
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.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun - Steve Weeks Family Concerts

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Come join Steve for an interactive family romp filled with music and humor, as he performs his hit songs. Laughing, singing, and dancing will be on the docket today so bring your dancing shoes! For all ages.

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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Calhan Library
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. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Navigator office hours

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

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

Northstar Computer Series - Microsoft Word Part 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: 5
Event Details:

Learners will practice changing the spacing and alignment of text, add bullets and numbers to make a list, save a document using the correct name and location, customize the margins and orientation of a document, and recognize common Microsoft Wor

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

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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

It's Flag Day, so get ready to vote!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

It's Flag Day, so get ready to vote!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

It's Flag Day, so get ready to vote!

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PRINTMAKING-Tricia

10:00am - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou-Printmaking
Description

Exclusive use of the printmaking studio

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Eden Sciabarrasi

10:15am - 11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F5
Description

Testing, zoom meeting

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

Music And Movement

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:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story with a favorite adult.

For ages 2-3

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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
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. 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:

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

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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
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 "Kids 0-5" group.

Create and Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that art making builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

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. All are welcome.

Free. No registration required.

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

Summer Fun - Animals of the Wizarding World

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
Event Details:

Some of the fantastical beasts from popular books and movies are real life creatures! Nature's Educators will introduce you to some live animals featured in these stories.

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 - West African Dance, Percussion, and Storytelling

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:

Join Dr. Wanda and Ron Cousar for a culturally engaging storytelling, dance, and percussion experience that reflects authentic West African culture of building community and celebrations!

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Restorative justice conference

10:45am - 12:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B3
Description

A conference for a restorative justice case with Pikes Peak restorative practices.

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

Summer Fun - Steve Weeks Family Concerts

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Come join Steve for an interactive family romp filled with music and humor, as he performs his hit songs. Laughing, singing, and dancing will be on the docket today so bring your dancing shoes! For all ages.

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 (and books) at no cost this summer!  

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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DESIGN LAB-Laser Engraver Certification

12:00pm - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Designshop
Description

Learning Outcome:

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pride Month Pour Art

12:00pm - 1:15pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Create a pour art masterpiece in the colors of Pride for Pride Month. Instead of using painting tools, you will pour the paint on a canvas and gently move and tilt it to create a pattern.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.  

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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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Meet some friendly animals from Wishing Star Farm up close and personal. These programs are held outdoors for ages 0 - 12.

#SummerAdventure #SummerFun #Animals

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TEXTILES-Tatting (Lace Making) $48

1:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Textiles
Description

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Pikes Peak Pastel Society

1:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Description

Open to members of the Pikes Peak Pastel Society and anyone interested in learning more about pastel painting.
Informal painting time; no instruction.

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UC Health

1:45pm - 3:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Description

Teleheath Meeting

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teens Make: Ziggy Stardust Painting

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Honor David Bowie with this Ziggy Stardust/Aladdin Sane painting just in time for Pride Month!  Don't love David Bowie as much as we do?  Choose another musical icon to paint.

#summeradventure

#oceansofpossibility

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Navigator office hours

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

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

Social Worker Hours

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

PPLD's  community resource supervisor will be onsite the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at Cheyenne Mountain Library to assist patrons. 

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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Computer Classes, 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.

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Study

3:00pm - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B3
Description

Msot

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TEXTILES-Beaded Earrings Workshop

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

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BECK DHS

3:30pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F3
Description

beck ihop

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Kruse

3:30pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Description

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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.

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Chow Zoom

4:30pm - 6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D4
Description

Zoom meeting

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

Members of the Fountain community will come together over dinner to prepare to turn in signatures on the Community Letter of Support for an Olde Town Grocery Store at the city council meeting that begins at 6 pm that day

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

For new members or ladies interested in becoming a member of Golden Hikers.

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Study room reservation

5:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B3
Description

Study

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL CLASSES

5:00pm - 8:00pm
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:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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

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CLASSROOM-Pikes Peak Arts Council

5:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Description

pikes peak arts council

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.

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.

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Men's Empowerment

6:30pm - 7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Study Room G2
Description

Start by recondition the way you think, (meaning stop thinking small, secure the positive outcome mentally), and fiercely execute, ( go all out, give 120% to what’s important) and toward your goals.

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

Monumental Bookworms

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group
Event Details:

An evening book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome!