Business Help - Office Hours

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E3
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Business, Nonprofits, & Law
Event Details:

Do you need help with a business plan, market research, or just want to discuss your business idea? Stop in for open hours to discuss anything on your mind related to business! 

Studio Camp: Short Film

10:00am–2:00pm
Teen 13-18
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c - Studio 21c
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn the ins and outs of producing a short film? Work as a group to make a 3 to 5 minute film from start to finish. You'll learn everything from scripting and storyboarding to filming in a studio and finally post-production editing.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Software notice: This program uses third party software. PPLD is not affiliated with the company that owns it and is not responsible for its content. 

 

Spring Break: Animals 101

10:30am–11:15am
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Family
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Family
Event Type: Performances & Presentations
Event Details:

Join Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and their animal ambassadors to learn about animals from around the world!

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! 

 

Spring Break: Art Theft – A Dog Comedy

10:30am–11:15am
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Family
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Family
Event Type: Performances & Presentations
Event Details:

Join Denise Gard and her famous Border Collies, Joey and Kira in an art heist comedy. When the Mona Lisa is stolen from the Louvre, Detective Joey must track down the famous painting.

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! 

 

Spring Break: The Bark Bunch

10:30am–11:30am
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Family
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Family
Event Type: Performances & Presentations
Event Details:

This event will take place off-site at the Westside Community Center inside Hughes Hall, located at 1628 W Bijou St.

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! 

 

Device Drop-In Help

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Computers & Tech,
Event Details:

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 11am and 12pm, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Spring Break: Dance A Jig

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Family
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Family
Event Type: Performances & Presentations
Event Details:
Join us for an Irish celebration with Turning Pointe Dance! Watch a demonstration of traditional Irish dances like the jig, reel, and hornpipe, then give it a try with a fun family Ceili. Learn the steps and immerse

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.

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! 

 

Device Drop-In Help

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Computers & Tech,
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 2-3pm,  and our staff can assist you. 

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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Office
Age Group: Adult
Event Type:
Event Details:

Start Your Career Search with Confidence

Device Drop-In Help

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Computers & Tech
Event Details:

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., and our staff can assist you. 

Your Clothes Customized

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen 13-18
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to add some character to your clothes? Put some pizzazz in your accessories? Bring your own shirts, pants, shoes, hats, headbands, etc., and make them uniquely yours.

Colorado Mosaics

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen 13-18
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado, join us in learning the art of mosaics by transforming Colorado icons into stunning artworks! Ages 13 – 18. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 

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.

Spring Maker Day

4:30pm–7:30pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: ,
Event Details:

Come to the makerspace to create fun spring crafts and explore what these creative spaces have to offer! Experiment with watercolors, fabric, paint, and other projects to give as a gift or keep for yourself.

Tween: Snack Magnets

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tween 9-12
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library Services
Room: Mobile Libraries
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​Sculpt something deliciously adorable and create your own mini food-themed magnets using colorful clay. From tiny pizzas to mini donuts, you will shape and decorate your creations before turning them into magnets to take home and display.