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Community Collage

All Day
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults
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Help us fill in the silhouette of our mountain range with pictures and words that make you think of Colorado!

STEAM Take and Make: Thaumatropes

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Event Details:

Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence of vision with a homemade thaumatrope. For Ages 5 – 12 

STEAM Take and Make: Thaumatropes

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Event Details:

Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence of vision with a homemade thaumatrope. For Ages 5 – 12 

STEAM: Take and Make: Thaumatropes

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence of vision with a homemade thaumatrope.

Take and Make: Thaumatropes

All Day
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence of vision with a homemade thaumatrope. For Ages 5 – 12 

Regional History and Genealogy Monthly Staff Meeting

9:00am - 10:00am
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:

Meeting for Regional History and Genealogy staff on the 2nd Friday of each month from 9-10 AM.

STEM Take & Make: Thaumatropes

9:00am - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence

STEM Take and Make: Thaumatropes

9:00am - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
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Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence of vision with a homemade thaumatrope. For Ages 5 – 12 

Device Drop-In Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Event Details:

 Need help with your laptop,

Manitou Knitting Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior, All
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, All
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

For beginners or experts, and everything in-between. Join us to meet up with like minded knitters, socialize, open to all sorts of textile arts.

NorthStar Computer Series - Internet Basics 2

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Internet Basic 2

Speak English Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
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.

Yarnettes Fiber Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace
Event Details:

Join this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects. 

STEM Take & Makes: Thaumatropes

10:00am - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence of vision with a homemade thaumatrope. For Ages 5 – 12 

Take and Make: Thaumatropes

10:00am - 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
Event Details:

Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence of vision with a homemade thaumatrope. For Ages 5 – 12 

STEAM Take & Make: Thaumatropes 

10:00am - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tweens
Event Details:

Create some old-time fun and learn about the persistence of vision with a homemade thaumatrope. For Ages 5 – 12 

Summer Fun: Rhythm Fun For Everyone! With Helen, The Percussion Lady

10:15am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Come play a drum, sing a song, listen to a story, and move to the beat you create with Helen, the Percussion Lady. All drums and percussion (beat keeping) are provided, but feel free to bring your own. A loud and fun time for all. BOOM!

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for young children and their favorite adult.

Summer Fun: Shockingly Simple- It's How We're All Connected

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: OL - Off Site
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Find out how electricity is made, be part of a human circuit and experience the “smell” of safety with this electrifying program presented by Colorado Springs Utilities.

Spray Paint - Greek Mythology

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Homeschool, Teen
Event Details:

Create an Greek Mythology inspired art project using stencils and spray paint! Wear clothing you are okay with getting messy. Ages 12-18.

Summer Fun: Rhythm Fun For Everyone! With Helen, The Percussion Lady

11:15am - 12:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Come play a drum, sing a song, listen to a story, and move to the beat you create with Helen, the Percussion Lady. All drums and percussion (beat keeping) are provided, but feel free to bring your own. A loud and fun time for all. BOOM!

Reservation

study

11:30am - 1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Description

study

Career Navigator office hours

11:30am - 1:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

Tween: Spy Camp!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all secret agents! Are you an expert at espionage? Do you delight in decoding secret messages? Make your way through a laser maze, create a dazzling disguise, and more at Spy Camp! For ages 9 - 12.

Reservation

Bricks & Minifigs Popup!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Description

Open to the public. Building challenges and open LEGO build opportunities.

Laser Badging & Design Level 1: Notebooks

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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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: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom notebook cover designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8” wood. No previous experience required. Ages 9 and up.

Reservation

Literacy Intervention Therapy for homeschoolers-Parent Meeting

3:30pm - 5:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Description

Literacy 1st is a new Homeschool Enrichment Program, providing reading therapy for homeschool, private school, and public school students with a dyslexic profile. This is a free parent information meeting.

Beginning and Intermediate Yoga

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level pract

Reservation

Medicare 101- Presented by AIS Medicare & More

4:00pm - 5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Description

We will be hosting a Medicare 101 at the Pikes Peak Library District- Library 21C in Room B6.
We will have snacks and refreshments available along with a Medicare 101 handout, Medicare Ready sheet, and Social Secuirty sheet.