Rockrimmon Library will close on Sun., Dec. 1.

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

Library 21c Makerspaces closing at 5pm today

All Day
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will be closing at 5pm today. No equipment will be available after that time.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET)

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 offers Adult Basic Educa

Storytime

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
Event Details:

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

Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

Summer Fun: West African Storytelling, Drumming and Percussion

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Dr. Wanda and Ron Cousar to learn the origins of cultural norms from the 16th century to the present through stories for children and families.

Northstar Computer Series: Email Basics 3

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

Email has become a necessary means of communication to fully engage in our modern world. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of email.

Music & Movement Family Dance Party

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. Ages 2 - 5, with a favorite adult. Siblings are welcome too!

Storytime

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
Event Details:

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

Toddler Time

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:

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

A career search starts before you

Laser Tag - Teens

10:30am - 12:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
 

Summer Fun: Wishing Star Farm

10:30am - 12:30pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Come to the Library to meet some friendly animals from Wishing Star Farm. These programs are held outdoors for ages 0 - 12.  

Stay and Play

11:00am - 11:15am
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:

Summer Fun: West African Storytelling, Drumming and Percussion

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Dr. Wanda and Ron Cousar to learn the origins of cultural norms from the 16th century to the present through stories for children and families.

Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teen, Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational, Seniors, Teen, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Register here!

Introduction to AI Camp

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Class, S.T.E.A.M., Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Want to learn more about how artificial intelligence (AI) works? Curious about the future of this new field of technology? Learn more through this project-based learning course that introduces the fundamentals of AI through engaging lessons.

Library 21c Art Inspiration

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided.

Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free program.

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

A career search starts before you

Tween: Recycled Games

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween 9-12
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Join us for Recycled Games at the Library! Compete against your friends to win at table tennis, marshmallow archery, mini golf, and more. Ages 9 - 12.

 

Escape Room: Olympic Dreams

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can you solve the clues with your team and break into the box in this escape room-like challenge? Participants band together and solve the clues to find their missing passports, which they'll need to see the Games in Paris. Ages 12 – 18.

Paws to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Family
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs.

Clay Exploration: Coil Bowls

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET)

4:00pm - 7:00pm
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  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 St

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Erica!

New members are always welcome and no experience is required. Ages 9-12.

 

Sensory Accommodations Kit Description:

Repair Café

5:00pm - 7:00pm
All
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Café! 

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
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!