East Library will begin an elevator modernization project lasting approximately six weeks on Wed., March 12.

The Library will remain open, but the 2nd floor will only have stair access. Visit ppld.org/east-library-improvements for more information.  

Baby Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

Join us by entering through the Aspen Meeting Room.

Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Northstar Computer Series: Computer Basic 3

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
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:

Computer Basic 3

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Summer Fun: Peter Rabbit presented by Theatre Across Borders

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Little bunnies can still get into big trouble! Join Peter Rabbit on his adventure through MacGregor’s garden.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Summer Fun: Wishing Star Farms

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Room: Palmer Lake Town Hall Green
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, 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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Summer Fun: Kids Bilingual Colorful Yoga

10:30am - 11:45am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine B
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for kid-friendly yoga, where we will explore mindfulness, breathing, stories, and songs in English and Spanish all while moving. For ages 0-12. Please bring a mat or towel. Limited number of mats will be available. 

Stay and Play

11:00am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Open-ended play for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Meet new friends and play together with fun toys that enhance early learning skills.  

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Music and Movement Family Dance Party

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Shake out those wiggles 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!

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids 0-5, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Art Inspiration

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace and Studios
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

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

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Office
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

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

Teen and Tween: Mini Terrariums

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

Design your own terrarium, complete with your favorite Animal Crossing characters! Choose from a variety of fun stickers to decorate your terrarium. Ages 9 - 18.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

Coding Series: Art

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Computer Classes, Science & Technology, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn to code in Scratch! In this introductory course from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding. The theme is Art!

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Paws to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

Fantasy Map Making and Figure Painting

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Dungeons & Dragons? Join us as we create our own fantasy maps and paint playable Dungeons & Dragons figurines! Each participant will leave with their own unique map and figurine. For ages 12 - 18.

Drop-In Watercolor

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come to High Prairie Library to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session! No registration is necessary and all skill levels welcome. We'll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself!

Coding Series: Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Computer Classes, Science & Technology, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn to code in Scratch! In this introductory course from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding. The theme is Art!

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
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: Coasters

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12
Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Play Dungeons and Dragons with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Lisa Lowdermilk! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required.

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12
Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Play Dungeons and Dragons with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Jasmine! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required.