Quick Start: Customer Service Training

8:30am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:
Training ...

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...

Minding Your Business

9:00am - 11:00am
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Business, Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Learn about business resource tools to help you start or grow a business. You will learn all you need to be able to write a business plan or decide if becoming an entrepreneur is right for you. ...

Nonprofit Workshops - Foundation Directory Online Advance

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: 15
Event Details:
Learn how to maximize the Foundation Directory Online tools to identify potential grants.  The database provides information to include grant recipients, their location, dollar amounts granted, and suggested funders.  Class designed for par...

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. ...

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...

ERC STEAM: Turtle Shells, Bat Wings, and Dragon Scales

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: 12
Event Details:
Imagine, engineer, and build an animal using the Rigamajig, a large-scale collection of wooden planks, wheels, pulleys, nuts, bolts, and ropes that allow kids to follow their curiosity while honing hands-on skills. This fun challenge will involve tea...

ShopBot CNC Badging Class

10:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
In this 2 hour group badging class, learn how to use PPLD’s CNC router. After the completion of this class, participants will be able to use the library’s CNC on their own during Open Hours in the makerspace at Library 21c. In order to use the librar...

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...

Yoga at the Library

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 Summer Adventure Check-In

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 1st Floor Staff Conference/Mothers Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:
Bi-Weekly check-in to make sure the marketing team is on track for Summer Adventure deliverables  ...

ADULT EDUCATION TUTORING

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Virtual Court Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
Adult Education tutoring-Rhonda Greder and Aree Duncan ...

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...

Census group meeting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:
Meeting ...

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! ...

TWEEN STEAM: Speed Racer Science

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
This science in action program allow attendees to build a speed racer and test it out. We'll examine Newton's First Law of Motion. And meet local author and science enthusiast, Jeff Gonyea! For Ages 9-12. ...

After School Adventures: Painting with Household Items

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:
Come join us to explore the different shapes and patterns that you can create while using a variety of common household items to paint with! Ages 5-12 ...

After School Adventures: Tween Twist- Bottle Cap Magnets

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:
Do you have a magnetic personality? You will enjoy making these fun magnetic bottle caps and magnetic poetry words.  For ages 9-12. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations like fidget items or noise-reducing headphones while i...

STEM: Crash Test Dummy

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tween 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. ...

PenPOP!

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Join us each month to discuss your favorite genres/topics in pop culture. Each month we will discuss a new topic! Snacks, games and prizes will be provided. Topics (so far): January - New Year, New Pop Culture  February - Diverse Heroes...

Teens Sew: DIY Scrunchies

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Makerspace, Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Become the VSCO girl of your dreams (or court one) and create your very own handsewn scrunchie!  Ages 12-18 only. Registration required. #teenssew #teensmake See more programs like this by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/tpvwhog ...

After School Hangout: Upcycled Shirts

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. #EarthMonth #Sustainaball #Sustainability See more programs like this by clicking here: https...

Teens Make: Vintage Book Paintings

4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Makerspace, Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 Ages 12-18 only.  See more programs like this by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/w88erh4 ...

Medicare 101

5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Are you thinking about retiring in the next few years? Are you unsure about how health insurance and Medicare will affect you once you turn 65? Are you helping your parents navigate their Medicare coverage? Join us to learn about Medicare and your...

ADULT EDUCATION: (ESL) ENGLISH CLASSES ORIENTATION DAY 5:30 PM

5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine B
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
IMPORTANT: We are sorry for the inconvenience, but due to staff changes we have to cancel our ESL orientations next week. If you have any questions please contact the Adult Education office (719)531-6333 x1225. Thank you! ...

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 ENGLISH

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
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. ...

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. ...

Tween Twist Thursday: Exploring Wind Power

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Tween Twist Thursday is for children 9-12 years old. Explore the power of wind and air by making your own balloon-powered race car and flying helicopter! This program takes place in the Children’s Activity Room at East Library from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p...

Drop-in Watercolor Painting

6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Makerspace, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
*Drop In Watercolor is momentarily paused, and we look forward to hosting it in Spring 2020.* *We are currently looking for a volunteer to help us host this program. If you are interested in volunteering, apply here: https://ppld.org/voluntee...

Mystery Lovers Book Group at Library 21c

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
The Mystery Lovers Book Group at Library 21c meets the 3rd Thursday January-November in B4 (New Room for 2020.) In December, we meet on the 2nd Thursday, December 10. Join us! Drop ins welcome. March book: The Death of Mrs. Westaway, by Ruth Wa...