Arts Month Take and Make: Printmaking

All Day
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Celebrate Arts Month by exploring the world of printmaking!  This Take and Make will include the supplies to make a simple relief print using craft foam, c

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Pikes Peak Zine Fest

All Day
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: The Hall at PPLD ( Closing May 1, 2024)
Room: MacLaren Hall
Description

Pikes Peak Zine Fest is a budding annual small press event happening in Colorado Springs!

Spooky Stroll-a-Story in OCC

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

Take a spooky stroll in Old Colorado City and read The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams and illustrated by Megan Lloyd.

Take & Make: Small Herb Drying Rack

All Day
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

Harvest your herbs to use all winter long with this drying rack.

Virtual Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 109
Event Details:

Join local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman in this virtual yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners. Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the class.

Bad Art Brunch

10:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

All of the fun of making art with none of the pressure! Join us to create the most ridiculous pieces of art you can think of - from painting to collage to sculpture - while enjoying snacks and refreshments.

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Morticia Adams Rose Show

10:00am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Description

Prizes for best costume and worst rose. Bring your blackened roses. Show and community gathering. Public welcome.

Sewing Level 1: Bags

10:00am - 1:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a simple tote bag using a sewing machine.

No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided by PPLD. Ages 9 and up.

Family Line Dancing!

10:30am - 11:15am
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join Alycia Kibby for a family-friendly beginner's line dancing class that will be sure to get your family moving! This is great for ages  7 - 12 plus their accompanying adults. 

(CANCELLED) Paws to Read

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Paws to Read on Saturday, October 1st at Manitou Springs Library is cancelled. We hope to see you next month on November 5th!

Pop Up: LEGOs

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Use the big tub of LEGOs to build unique creations. If stuck, look for ideas in the included idea book or try completing one of the challenge cards.

Creepy Doll Planters

10:30am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine B
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Plants aren't just a summer thing!  Get creative and creepy with this festive planter!  Using an old toy doll, cut open a head, upcycle the body, or decorate a planter at home with hands.  We'll provide seeds to take home to grow fo

Instagram for Business Owners

10:30am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Business, Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Instagram for Business is a 3-part series. You can attend one session or all 3.

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Zebulon Pike DAR

10:30am - 12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Description

Board meeting

Family Place Playgroup

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
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Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

For parents and caregivers with children 1-3 years old.

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Medicare 201

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

Our purpose: Educational presentation for audiences pre & post 65 years of age. We educate, assist & support adults to empower them in assessing their present and anticipated healthcare needs including all aspects of Medicare.

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Little Angels In need Charity Free Clothing Event from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

11:00am - 5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Description

This will be a free event where we will hand out clothing, Jackets, hats, gloves, blankets, toys and shoes to families in need. We are hoping to also have crossfire, care and share, Image Born and The ppld set up a table to show other resorces.

Library Book Tote

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, APPR: All Pikes Peak Reads, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Celebrate All Pikes Peak Reads (APPR) by making a personalized Library Book Tote! Using blank canvas totes and fabric markers, stencils, and other decorations, you will make a personalized and fun tote to carry all of your library books.

Calvin Can't Fly: An ASL Event

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Calvin is a very unique starling. At first he is made fun of and misunderstood, but when Calvin stays true to who he is, he becomes appreciated and celebrated for his differences.

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Fil-Am General Meeting

1:00pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Description

We will hold our general meeting to go over previous fund raising events and events planned for Q4.

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Social Anxiety Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

Group for individuals with social anxiety. This 8-10 week group will provide experiential exercises and cognitive challenges to help shift, as well as provide some basic tools for social interaction.

Maker in Residence Class: Modular Origami

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Maker/Artist in Residence, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
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Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Origami has been around for over 1000 years! Let’s look at origami under a different light.

Scrap Exchange with Who Gives a Scrap

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

In collaboration with Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center, we are hosting an arts, craft, and hobby material exchange!

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Cynthia Aki

1:30pm - 2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Description

Cynthia Aki and the Golden Lotus Foundation are working on a grant for their heritage building. 

Family Line Dancing!

1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Join Alycia Kibby for a family-friendly beginner's line dancing class that will be sure to get your family moving! This is great for ages 7 - 12 plus their accompanying adults. 


 

Teen Advisory Board

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:

Have fun, help your library, and get volunteer hours! Join Teen Advisory Board! Members help with programs, get volunteer hours, plus get leadership training.

Library Book Tote

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Celebrate All Pikes Peak Reads (APPR) by making a persona

Life Size Battleship

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Play Battleship like you've never played it before - in full size!

18+ Dungeons and Dragons

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Play D&D with other young adults (18+), led by volunteer Dungeon Masters. No experience is required. For more information, contact Library 21C.

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Movie Night with Purpose

3:00pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Description

Motivating young voters to protect their rights to vote especially women of color.