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...

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 Make-a-Masterpiece: Pop Art Conversation Hearts

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: 1
Event Details:
Join us to create a masterpiece good enough to eat, inspired by the iconic Valentine candy conversation hearts. We will be using several techniques and mediums to create colorful works that give the optical illusion of depth. Learn and create with us...

Family Place Playgroup

10:00am - 11:15am
Required
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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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
For parents/caregivers and children 1-3 years old. Please join us for this enjoyable five week* playgroup where you will spend time together, play, make friends, and speak one-on-one with specialists in fields of child development, early literacy, an...

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...

Medicare 101

11:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Class, Community Public, Intergenerational Library Programs
Event Details:
 Basic introduction class to Medicare answered by a Humana representative. ...

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 ...

Homeschool @ High Prairie: Epic Engineering Disasters

1:30pm - 3:00pm
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, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
When the British passenger liner, Titanic, set sail on its maiden voyage on April 10, 1912, it was the largest, most luxurious ship in the world. It was described as “unsinkable.” At this program, homeschoolers will learn about the history of the Tit...

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: 3-D Koi Fish Masterpiece

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Homeschoolers will be introduced to the many variations of Japanese koi fish and their habitat, then create a 3-D koi, and paint it in realistically bright colors. Artists will apply paint to design a splashing waterfall background to place the koi i...

Second Thursday Craft: Book Folding Part II

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Join us each month for a new craft! Registration required: registration opens two weeks before craft day. This February: Learn how to advance your skills in book folding and create a more advanced design.* The two hour intermediate class will bu...

After School Adventures: Make Art

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: Your child will enjoy a shared reading of Hooray for Fish! by Lucy Cousins. Using crayons and tempera paint to outline and then decorate fish of all types, attendees will have an opportunity to practice drawi...

One on One

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E7
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:
One on One ...

Drop in Crafts - Valentine's Day Cards

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Use cardstock, stickers, and other decorations to craft a valentine's day card for your sweetheart! All supplies will be provided. ...

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: Make and Eat Frozen Treats

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:
Make your very own ice cream and slushies! As an added bonus, we will be taste-testing Oreos and you get to vote for the best flavor! For ages 9-12. Please note that a parent or guardian will need to sign a food preparation waiver for you to part...

After School Adventures: Story Art - Hooray for Fish!

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:
Join us after school to experiment with art and science! Your child will enjoy a shared reading of Hooray for Fish! by Lucy Cousins. Using crayons and tempera paint to outline and then decorate fish of all types, attendees will ha...

Constellation Cross Stitch

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Create your favorite constellation using embroidery floss and some basic stitches. You will leave knowing some new skills and a piece of art.   This program is part of the Winter Adult Reading Program.   ...

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 Community Meeting Room
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...

Bookswap

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: A1
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Bring a book, take a book! Bring a book of your own to swap, and leave with a new (to you) book of your choice! Don't have a book to swap? No problem! Every person is guaranteed to leave with a book.  Ages 12-18. Snacks Provided. We'll also do b...

After School Hangout: Propulsion

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 Create: Art Club

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:
Bring something you're working on and hang out and have snacks while working on your art! Trade ideas and see what other teens are working on. We'll also have some art supplies out if you'd like to try something new! For ages 12-18 ...

TAB

5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Teen Advisory Board helps with library programs and events...

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. ...

Intro to Sewing Machines: Tote Bags

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine, including threading, filling a bobbin, and executing basic stitches, as we create custom canvas tote bags. Ages 14+. All materials provided. This class is intended for those who have little to no experience...

Laurel Crowns

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Makerspace
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Make a crown of golden leaves and flowers to don while enjoying our Winter Adult Reading Program. ...

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...

Let's Connect - Voting community dialogue

7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:
Join us for a community dialogue on voting. Let’s Connect at Pikes Peak Library District invites our community to learn from one another and listen to diverse viewpoints. Let’s Connect encourages discussion around current significant issues impacting...