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

Storytime

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
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 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

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 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

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

Toddler Time

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain 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: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
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.     

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

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

Toddler Time

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
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: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

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

Stay and Play

Thursday, August 7, 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.  

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

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

Storytime

Thursday, August 7, 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 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

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 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

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

Cheyenne Mountain Book Group

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 PM. This month we will be reading [book title (link to catalog)]. Book groups are open to everyo...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:
Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 PM. This month we will be reading [book title (link to catalog)].
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, August 7, 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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Sensory Storytime

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive storytime designed to include children with learning and sensory differences. Ideal for children ages 3 – 12 and their parents or caregivers. All abiliti...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive storytime designed to include children with learning and sensory differences. Ideal for children ages 3 – 12 and their parents or caregivers. All abilities are welcome. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Games

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Games & Gaming, Teen
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Come hand out and show off your gaming skills! There will be board games and/or video games. Bring your friends and be ready to have fun!

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen
Event Details:

Come hand out and show off your gaming skills! There will be board games and/or video games. Bring your friends and be ready to have fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "16-24" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Clay Exploration: Jewelry Dish

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class. In part one you will learn how to shape a project out of clay, and in part two you will l...

Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

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

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, August 8, 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Fountain Craft Group

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Fountain Craft Group meets once monthly on Fridays at 10am. Craft groups are open to everyone age 18+ and are a ...

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Fountain Craft Group meets once monthly on Fridays at 10am.

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

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Palmer Lake Community Events at Palmer Lake 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: Palmer Lake Library
Room: Palmer Lake Community Events
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

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

Storytime

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: 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.

Storytime

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

Storytime

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass 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: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

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

Penrose Perk

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Enjoy a beverage and learn about Library resources. 

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

Enjoy a beverage and learn about Library resources. 

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

Drop In Device Lab

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ruth Holley Study Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adults
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Stop by our Drop-In Device Lab from 1:30-3:00pm on the 2nd Friday of every month and our staff will assist you.  No regis...

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

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Stop by our Drop-In Device Lab from 1:30-3:00pm on the 2nd Friday of every month and our staff will assist you. 

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

Idea Lab: Lego Build

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resourc...

Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Event Details:

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! Ages 5 - 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

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

Toddler Time

Saturday, August 9, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

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

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resourc...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Event Details:

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! Ages 5 - 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

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

Paws to Read

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

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

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

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

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

Baby Time

Monday, August 11, 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:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

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

Baby Time

Monday, August 11, 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:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.