All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Tue., Dec. 24 and Wed., Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

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Rockrimmon Library Fifth 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.

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Spooky Stroll-a-Story in OCC

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
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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.

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Storytime

9:00am - 9:45am
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
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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
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
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.

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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

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

Start your journey to a new career today! 

Pikes Peak Library District is offering a five-week training program that helps you learn the skills you need to become a qualified prep cook or line cook.

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

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

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Music & Movement

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, Live Indoor
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.

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Toddler Time

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, Live Indoor
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One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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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
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One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
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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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Description

Medicare 101 Presentation - I will present on Medicare as Open Enrollment will be starting October 10th and running until December 7th. I will explain what choices people have and help them understand Medicare more clearly.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career Navigator office hours

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
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A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

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This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public, Nonprofit
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Get ready to vote! In partnership with PPLD, members from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region will be on-site inside three libraries on Tue., Oct. 11 from 10 a.m.

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This event is in the "Senior" group.
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public, Nonprofit
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Get ready to vote! In partnership with PPLD, members from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region will be on-site inside three libraries on Tue., Oct. 11 from 10 a.m.

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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public, Nonprofit
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Get ready to vote! In partnership with PPLD, members from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region will be on-site inside three libraries on Tue., Oct. 11 from 10 a.m.

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Music & Movement

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, Live Indoor
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

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
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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.

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. 

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This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

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, Live Indoor
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One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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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
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One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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
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Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

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Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor
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Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.

 

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Create and Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Dye Lab
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
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.

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Walls study

11:00am - 12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E7
Description

one on one with Brenda.

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.

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

Virtual LENA Start

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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Do you have a child between the ages of 0-32 months? Do you wonder how much you talk with your child? LENA Start is a 11-week, virtual program that will increase your child’s language development.

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Virtual LENA Start

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Do you have a child between the ages of 0-32 months? Do you wonder how much you talk with your child? LENA Start is a 11-week, virtual program that will increase your child’s language development.

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DESIGNSHOP-Laser Cert

12:00pm - 1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Designshop
Description

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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: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
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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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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
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Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Calhan) 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.

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Create & Play

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
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 "Adult" group.

Career Navigator office hours

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

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

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This event is in the "Senior" group.

Ruth Holley Crafters

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Crafters
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Ruth Holley Crafters is a group open to the public. Feel free to bring the crafts you're working on, and share ideas and thoughts with one another. 

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
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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: Storytelling

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Beginners can learn to code with Google in Scratch! Using an evaluated curriculum from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding. The theme of this series is "Storytelling".

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

TWEENS: Mini Pumpkin Decorating

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Transform a mini pumpkin into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! We will have everything you need to decorate a pumpkin for fall. For ages 9-12.

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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Learn the basics of sewing, including threading the machine, winding the bobbin and basic machine troubleshooting. Leave the class with a set of reusable cloth napkins!

For ages 12-18

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.

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 "Teen" group.

Teens Game

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We'll have a video game (Nintendo Switch or Xbox) tournament with snacks! Ages 12-18.

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

Junior Advisory Board (JAB)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Live Indoor, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Have a voice in your community, meet new friends, and make a difference, all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the library.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Nonprofit Workshop - Fiscal Sponsorship

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Nonprofit
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you curious about Fiscal Sponsorship but want more information?  Have you begun the process but have questions about your next steps?  Curious about the differences between Fiscal Sponsorship and starting a nonprofit?  Wondering

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

Maker in Residence Class: Modular Origami

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Class, Makerspace and Studios, Maker/Artist in Residence, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Origami has been around for over 1000 years! Let’s look at origami under a different light. The art of paper folding was once considered a child’s activity, but now it attracts mathematicians, designers, engineers, and artists all over the world.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.

KidsMake: Fun with Fossils

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

Use your creativity to make your own fossil print with clay and some fun plants and mini animals! Ages 5 - 12.

 

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

Bad Art Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Seniors
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL CLASSES

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
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.
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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

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

Pilates Mat

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This class is perfect for beginners and advanced participants alike. Whether you have done Pilates for years or brand new, this class will challenge you and help build a whole-body focused core.

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Building Your Brand Toastmasters

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B2
Description

We are a new group providing the support and skills you need for your next venture.
Whether it is writing a book, starting a business, growing your career, or anything else having to do with getting your message out.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Description

West Point Information meeting

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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Business, Consumer/Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

In this exciting, two-night course you will learn the inside game of investing. Everything Wall Street has excluded you from will be discussed.