Marketing Team Meeting

9:00am - 10:00am
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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:
Weekly meeting of the marketing team.  ...

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...

Storytime (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

9:30am - 10:00am
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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:
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful env...

Toddler Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

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 (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

9:30am - 10:00am
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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:
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. ...

Music & Movement (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

10:00am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story.  For ages 2-3 accompanied by a favorite adult. ...

Music & Movement (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

10:00am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story.  For ages 2-3 accompanied by a favorite adult. ...

Stay & Play (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

10:00am - 10:30am
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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:
Did you know that block play increases a child's language development? Drop in to build, balance, stack and crash with a variety of different blocks and other educational toys. Socialize with other parents and families in a comfortable and relaxed se...

Toddler Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

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. ...

District Discovery Check-In

10:00am - 11:00am
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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:
This meeting likely won’t be a full hour every time, but let’s establish some time for us all to chat about Discovery and its progress. ...

Library Crafts: STRING - ART BIRD (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

10:00am - 11:30am
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Craft projects designed for adults. Ages 18+ Registration Required Create a tasteful work of string-art in the shape of a bird! Please help ensure that other patrons have the opportunity to participate in this program by only registering for...

Senior Chats (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

10:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors
Event Type: Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
These informal gatherings for seniors offer information sharing, networking, discussions and coffee. All are welcome. No registration required. ...

Laser Badging (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Group badging class where you will learn how to use the Laser Cutter / Engraver. After the completion of this class, participants will be able to use the Laser Cutter / Engraver on their own during Open Hours at Library 21c, East, and ...

Copy of Stay & Play (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Join us for open-ended play! We’ll have fun toys to enhance your child’s early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together. For ages 1-3 years old. No registration required. ...

Music and Movement (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

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:
Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! Join us for this special storytime involving music and movement, aimed at ages 2 and 3 years old. ...

Storytime (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

10:30am - 11:00am
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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:
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful env...

Toddler Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

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 (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

10:30am - 11:00am
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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:
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 (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

10:30am - 11:15am
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannel boards, puppets, songs and activities, followed by a small craft. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, ...

Storytime (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

10:30am - 11:15am
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Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Children ages 3 and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, puppets, 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 accommodatio...

Cupboard Crafts and Experiments

10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
A children’s librarian will lead an art, craft, or experiment project with items that can be found in a cupboard. Can’t make it live? You can always view the videos whenever it’s convenient for you. All videos are available for viewing later on Yo...

Storytime (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

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:
Children ages three and up, with a favorite adult, experience stories through books, flannelboards, songs and activities. This program encourages emerging reading skills by engaging children with shapes, sounds, rhythm and rhyme in a playful environ...

Toddler Time (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

11:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
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. ...

Teens Self-Care: Desk Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Learn some simple movements and breathing exercises to help you de-stress while working at home. Click here to watch the video on YouTube. Click here to find other virtual programs for teens from our Youtube account. ...

Introduction to Canning - Online Workshop

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:
Join Michael Lucero of the El Paso County CSU Extension office to learn how to safely can high acid foods on this online workshop. The boiling water canning method can be used to preserve fruit, salsa, pickles, tomatoes, jams, jellies and m...

ERC OPEN HOURS NOON - 4 P.M. (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

12:00pm - 4:00pm
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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. ...

Socrates Cafe (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group. ...

SPEAK ENGLISH

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community 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. ...

MAKE @ East Open Hours (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

1:00pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Makerspace, Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
During Open Hours MAKE @ East is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis. All patrons in the space must be at least 9 years old. A...

Homeschool @ Calhan: Constellations (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Homeschool, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Orion, the Hunter, is one of the few constellations that looks like what it is supposed to be. It is not hard to envision a hunter holding a shield and a sword, defending himself against a charging Taurus the Bull. Constellations tell stories.  ...

Computer & Device Help (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Computer Classes
Event Details:
Are you frustrated with your smartphone? Confused by the Internet? Come get your questions answered about your smartphone, tablet, computer or eReader. Bring your own device or laptop to get help from staff and learn how to troubleshoot questions on ...

Make II Open Hours at Library 21c (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

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 ...

Coffee Talk: Let's Chat About Pop Culture

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a virtual current events discussion moderated by PPLD staff. Topics of discussion can range from current events to pop culture to gardening to a favorite book you are reading. Space in each discussion is li...

Virtual Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:
Join us for a virtual book discussion.. Share what you have been reading and get recommendations from other readers. Also learn about PPLD’s resources to help you find your next great read! Use the link below to join the discussion. Join Zoo...

German Conversation Group (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

3:15pm - 5:15pm
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: German Conversation Group (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
Join other intermediate to native speakers to practice your German conversation skills! Please note this group is not the best fit for beginning speakers. German Conversation Group is currently at capacity, but collecting names to start another...

Paws to Read (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

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! ...

Teen Gaming Tournament (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Challenge other Gamers to see who is the best! Ages 12-18 snacks provided.  #teensgame See more programs like this by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/sgq3rxa ...

Teens on Laptops (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Join us in the Teen Space where we will provide laptops for your use and snacks will be provided! For ages 12 - 18. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/uaqx444, call (719) 531-6333, or visit Penrose Library. See more programs like this by clic...

Cat Cafe

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Join fellow cat enthusiasts, and hopefully a few extroverted cats, for a virtual cat cafe! Meet nearby cats and their humans, learn how cats and their humans are making the most of time at home, and challenges everyone may be facing. Space is limited...

Paws to Read (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. All abilities welcome in this drop-in children's program. We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your chil...

Teens Eat: Smoothies (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Learn how to make some simple smoothies and sample the results! Ages 12-18. Registration required. FOOD WAIVER REQUIRED. Please arrive on time.     See more programs like this by clicking here: http://tinyurl.com/tx...

Teen Tuesdays (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Each Tuesday will feature something different for teens to enjoy including snacks, board and video games and crafts. Have something you'd love to do for Teen Tuesday? Call or email Joe to see if your idea could be featured! ...

Rest & Restore Yoga (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs
Event Details:
Press "pause" on your hectic schedule during this gentle yoga class that encourages physical and mental rest and promotes a sense of inner peace. Restorative yoga includes extensive use of props to support the body during a handful of floor-based pos...

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...

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)

6:00pm - 8:30pm
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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:
Play D&D with other teens, led by volunteer Dragon Masters. No experience is required. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/vms6qq3, call (719) 531-6333, or visit East Library or Library 21c. Program is for ages 12-18. Space is limited to 20 pa...