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 STEAM: Playing with Polymers

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: 0
Event Details:
From diamonds to diapers and bouncing balls to bottles, polymers play a big role in everyday life. Experience the magic of water that disappears into thin air, liquid that defies gravity, and chemical reactions that make for child's play. Regist...

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 - in the Library

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Children's area
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
During election days, Baby Time will be held in the library, as community room will be used for voting. Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive ses...

Sand Creek Book Club: The Book Thief

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
Looking for a fun way to enjoy books and meet new people? Join the Sand Creek Book Club! Every month we dissect stories, share ideas, and learn from each other. Light refreshments served.   The Book Thief  by Markus Zusak  ...

Library Explorers: Valentine's Celebration

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:
PPLD Library Explorer programs serve adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. Enjoy creating a unique greeting card to celebrate Valentine's Day or another spring holiday. Supplies and refreshments will b...

WARP: PPLD's Silent Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
Winter Adult Reading Program- PPLD's Silent Book Club!  Silent Book Clubs are cropping up all over! These are clubs where you come read a book of your choice and then discuss your book with other club attendees.   Join us with a book ...

Old Colorado City Book Group

11:30am - 12:30pm
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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, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
The Old Colorado City Book Group meets monthly. Check attached pdf or call us for this month's title. Light refreshments offered, but feel free to bring your own lunch and join us in a lively discussion! ...

Bi-Weekly Advertising Meeting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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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:
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 ...

Mountain of Authors Meeting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: PPLD: Internal
Event Details:
Meeting to talk about Mountain of Authors ...

Library 21c Art Inspiration

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Makerspace
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Explore art techniques including painting and drawing for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided. Ages 18+. Registration required for this free program. ...

Spinning Group

1:30pm - 3:45pm
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Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:
We welcome everyone who wants to spin or learn about spinning. There will be extra spinning wheels and fiber so drop-ins have the opportunity to give it a try. This is a fun way to get to know other spinners and all levels are welcome. We meet the...

Homeschool: Engineering Disasters: The Unsinkable Titanic

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Homeschool
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...

Census group meeting

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

No LEGO Build this month

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Children's area
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:
Meet us at the end of March for more LEGO time. ...

Drop in Crafts - Laurel Crowns and No- Sew Coin Pouch

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: 2
Event Details:
Make a crown of golden leaves and flowers to don while enjoying our Winter Adult Reading Program.  Or make a no-sew coin pouch from felt to take home!       ...

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: Science of Sound

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:
Your child will learn all about sound and then make their very own kazoo, harmonica, and lid banjo. For ages 5 - 12. ...

After School Adventures: String Art

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 learn to make beautiful works of abstract art using tempura paint and yarn! Recommended for ages 5-12. ...

Teen Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! We will decide what to watch together! Ages 12-18. Some Anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Snacks provided, cosplay welcome! ...

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...

Teens Make: Valentine's Day Plushie

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Learn to sew your own heart (broken or whole) plushy!  No sewing experience required. All supplies provided. Ages 9-15. ...

After School Hangout: Hand Sewn Snowflake Mini Pillows

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....

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....

Intro to Tinkercad: Nameplates

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Learn to create your own 3D designs with the free software Tinkercad! This class will introduce the basics of the software, and participants will design a custom 3D nameplate. You will need to return at a later date to use the 3D print...

One Night Ultimate Werewolf Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Winter Adult Reading Program Villagers are dying and a werewolf is the culprit. But who IS the werewolf? Guess correctly, and guess quickly, because time is running out. Join us for a round or two of the fun party game One Night Ultimate Werewo...

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. ...

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...