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Stay and Play

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

Open-ended play for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Meet new friends and play together with fun toys that enhance early learning skills.  

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Open-ended play for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Meet new friends and play together with fun toys that enhance early learning skills.  

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.  We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from s...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.

Paws to Read

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations s...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Games & Gaming, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Play Dungeons and Dragons with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Jasmine! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required.

Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Play Dungeons and Dragons with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Jasmine! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help!  Registration is not required.  Please brin...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Games & Gaming, Live Indoor, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Play Dungeons and Dragons with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Dustin! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required.

Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Live Indoor, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Play Dungeons and Dragons with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Dustin! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Fountain Children's area at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations s...

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Children's area
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Toddler Time

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Have fun, help your library, and get volunteer hours! Join Teen Advisory Board! Members help with programs, get volunteer hours, plus get leadership training

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Have fun, help your library, and get volunteer hours! Join Teen Advisory Board! Members help with programs, get volunteer hours, plus get leadership training

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Games

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! Have fun playing Nintendo Switch and Xbox games! Or Have fun playing board games! Bring your friends and be ready to have fun!

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! Have fun playing Nintendo Switch and Xbox games! Or Have fun playing board games! Bring your friends and be ready to have fun!

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Baby Time

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
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 he...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Baby Time

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
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 he...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

German Conversation Group

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
East Children's Activity/Story Rooms at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
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 experience...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Baby Time

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:
Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
East Children's Activity/Story Rooms at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
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 experience...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
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 experience...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Stay & Play

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

Open-ended play for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Meet new friends and play together with fun toys that enhance early learning skills.   Room Capacity Dis...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Open-ended play for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Meet new friends and play together with fun toys that enhance early learning skills.  

Room Capacity Disclaimer:

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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-moder...

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor
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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Create & Play

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Children's Activity Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that art making builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will exp...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that art making builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Ruth Holley Craft Group

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adults
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Ruth Holly Craft Group meets bi-weekly, the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 2:00-3:00pm. Craft groups ar...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Ruth Holly Craft Group meets bi-weekly, the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 2:00-3:00pm.