Laptop Lab

9:00am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
Library laptops are available for use in our downstairs meeting room. Library staff will be on hand either to assist with personal projects from job skills to Microsoft Office products, or provide practice materials on computer basics. No registratio...

Tai Chi Swords

9:00am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
Learn the uniquely Chinese dance-like Jian (straight sword) and DaoI (broadsword) forms. The Jian sword form is fairly meditative, while the Daol sword form is quite energetic. A word of caution: regular practi...

Nonprofit Workshops - Grantseeking

9:00am - 11:00am
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Learn how to identify foundation and corporate giving programs by matching your organizations mission to foundation's funding preferences.  Participants will be introduced to the Colorado Grants Guide and key search techniques. ...

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

9:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
For adults wanting to improve their workplace and every day English language skills. Classes provide instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Registration is required. New students must attend ESL Orientation to register and take a p...

GED / HiSET / TASC class

9:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
PPLD Adult Education High School Equivalency (HSE) program offers free classes for adults. Using trained instructors, we will help students who need to obtain GED, HiSET, or TASC credentials, which are the alternative to a high scho...

AARP Tax-Aide

9:00am - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation help to anyone, and if you’re 50 and older and can’t afford a tax preparation service we were made especially for you. We understand that retirement or other life changes may mean your taxes are a ...

Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you're interested! We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from some sensory accommodations li...

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Once Upon a Sign: ASL Storytime

9:30am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Come and join us for a fun new Storytime featuring early literacy activities and stories signed in American Sign Language (ASL) by a Deaf role model, and spoken aloud in English. All children and their family are invited to join in the fun! ...

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannel boards, puppets, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful en...

Under the Sea Lanterns

10:00am - 11:00am
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Makerspace, Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Winter Adult Reading Program Make a magical gradient lantern, with an under the sea silhouette!   ...

ERC Make-a-Masterpiece: Chihuly Sculptures Collaborative Project

10:00am - 11:15am
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Educational Resource Center
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Homeschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Design and create unique sculptures inspired by glass artist Dale Chihuly.  Experiment with organic shapes and bold colors in creating individual pieces for an East Library collaborative installation to be hung for the month of April! Register f...

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. Call for storytime themes, if you’re interested! We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from some sensory accommodations li...

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, songs, and activities. We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from some sensory accommodations like fidget items ...

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
One and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experiences to introduce new vocabulary and word sounds in a lively atmosphere. ...

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies. SPACE IS LIMITED TO F...

USCIS Naturalization

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adults, All
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs
Event Details:
USCIS Naturalization Ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. and honors individuals becoming naturalized United States citizens. ...

Yoga at the Library - CANCELLED TODAY 3/12

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:
Join instructor Valerie Paulson for a beginner's yoga class every Thursday at the library. No registration required. ...

Bi-Weekly Advertising Meeting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:
Regular meeting to plan advertising efforts  ...

Adult Education Tutoring

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
PPLD Adult Education Tutor ...

Adult Education Tutoring

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
PPLD Adult Education Tutor ...

Homeschool @ High Prairie: Goldilocks, Dinosaurs, and STEM

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, S.T.E.A.M., Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
This engaging program introduces children to Mo Willems’s Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs, a laugh-out-loud funny version of a classic tale! Homeschoolers will dig deeper into the story with a variety of engaging hands-on STEM activities from buil...

Interior Design

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:
Meeting ...

Homeschool @ Rockrimmon: Wrecking Ball Engineering Challenge

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Homeschool, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
In this hands-on program, homeschoolers will change the direction and strength of a wrecking ball’s push to solve a problem—How can they knock down a wall of cups without knocking down the paper houses behind them. They’ll use both structural and dem...

Second Thursday Craft: Equali-Teacup Candles

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
2020 marks the 100 year anniversary of the Women's Suffrage Movement. We will be celebrating my making some punny candles in teacups! While you wait for your candle to finish, you can also enjoy the Women's Suffrage Brooch-Making craft! Registrat...

Make II Open Hours at Library 21c

2:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Makerspace
Event Details:
During Open Hours, Make II is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis. Patrons must be badged to use a machine during a separate appointment ...

After School Adventures - Cubelets

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Join us for an after school adventure: jigsaw puzzles, table games, art projects and more. This program is for school aged kids and their siblings. Today: BeeBots! Come and learn very simple programming. Can you count? Then you can do this! Rem...

ERC OPEN HOURS 3 - 6 P.M.

3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, ERC (Educational Resource Center), Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Come stop by the ERC! Located on the upper floor of East Library. Call 531.6333 x1416 if you have any questions. Learn more at ppld.org/erc. ...

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs! ...

After School Adventures: STEM- Crash Test Dummy

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Children will build their own electronic crash test dummy using plastic eggs, LEDs, and batteries. Then they will get to test out and build creations to protect their egg dummy. Don't let the dummy's light go out! Ages 7-12 recommended. If your ch...

After School Adventures: Zany Zip Lines

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:
Children attending this program will learn about the science behind zip lines and then create a device to carry a ping pong ball or small toy animal along a zip line. For ages 5-12. ...

LEGO Build

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
LEGO enthusiasts! Join us for our monthly LEGO Build! We’ll provide the LEGOs, you bring the creativity! Open to ages 8-18. Please do not bring your own LEGOs (however, donations are gladly accepted). Meets monthly on the second Thursday ...

AFTERMATH - FREE MATH TUTORING - ALL AGES, ALL LEVELS

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E1
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
Is math homework getting you down? Are finals freaking you out? Do you need to brush up before the ACT, SAT, or GED? Our experienced math tutors can help you improve your grades and take the stress out of math. No appointments - Drop in! All ag...

After School Hangout

4:15pm - 5:15pm
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
A space to come after school where you can hangout, play, create, or even study! Light after school snacks provided. Occurs every Thursday! Ages 8-12....

Teens Eat: Bird's Nest Treats

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
Create edible "bird's nest" treats (for human consumption!) and make some birdseed ornaments for your feathery friends to eat. Ages 9-15 only. #EarthMonth #Sustainaball #Sustainability See more programs like this by clicking here: https://tinyu...

Teens Make: Art Club & Vintage Book Page Painting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
To celebrate National Poetry Month, use an old book page and a natural stain to create an amazing up-cycled vintage painting. #PoetryMonth As always, art supplies will be set out for you to experiment and play with, so feel free to bring your own ...

TAB

5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Teen Advisory Board helps with library programs and events See more programs like this by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/u3mt9kt...

GED / HiSET / TASC class

5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
PPLD Adult Education High School Equivalency (HSE) program offers free classes for adults. Using trained instructors, we will help students who need to obtain GED, HiSET, or TASC credentials, which are the alternative to a high school dip...

Speak German

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:
A conversation group for non-native speakers who wish to practice German. Some German language skills are recommended. For questions about this group, please email jgoodwin@ppld.org....

Speak English

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
Speak English groups are informal English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills. Each group meets once a week for two hours. Classes are free and no registration is necessary. ...

Succulent Book Planters

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Celebrate Earth Month by upcycling old books into planters for succulents. Participants will also learn the basics of succulent care. All supplies will be provided. For ages 18+.  *If you wish to bring your own book, you must glue all of th...

Constellation Keychains

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Intergenerational Library Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Winter Adult Reading Program Create a wooden keychain with your favorite constellation using piercing tools and jewelry pliers. Shine a flashlight through the keychain to project the constellation on the wall or ground!  ...

Great Decisions Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:
Great Decisions is the largest discussion program on America’s role in world affairs. The program, developed by the Foreign Policy Association, involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting in a Discussion Group to watch the DV...