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Event List

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Age Group
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Program Type
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources...

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! For ages 5 - 12.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Teen Center (ETC) A & B at East Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 12-18. ...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

CNC Badging

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Kick off your creativity with our CNC Router! PPLD's ShopBot Desktop CNC is a computer-controlled mill, router, and drill all in one that lets you make your own projects with wood ...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Kick off your creativity with our CNC Router! PPLD's ShopBot Desktop CNC is a computer-controlled mill, router, and drill all in one that lets you make your own projects with wood or acrylic.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen/Tween: Gaming

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Manitou Community Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We’ll have a Switch Mario Cart or Super Smash Bros tournament! Ages 9-18.

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We’ll have a Switch Mario Cart or Super Smash Bros tournament! Ages 9-18.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Adventure Celebration

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Palmer Lake Town Hall Green at Palmer Lake Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Celebrate a summer of family reading with a live concert at the Palmer Lake Village Green! Join Katherine Dines and her Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® Music for a summer reading adventure. Exper...

Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Room: Palmer Lake Town Hall Green
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Celebrate a summer of family reading with a live concert at the Palmer Lake Village Green! Join Katherine Dines and her Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® Music for a summer reading adventure.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: Katherine Dines

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Calhan Meeting Room at Calhan Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join Katherine Dines and her Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® Music on a summer reading adventure. Experience traditional and original songs from her 13 award-winning albums, Sign Language, LOTS o...

Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join Katherine Dines and her Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® Music on a summer reading adventure.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Introduction to AI Camp

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
East Learning Lab at East Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to learn more about how artificial intelligence (AI) works? Curious about the future of this new field of technology? Learn more through this project-based learning course tha...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Want to learn more about how artificial intelligence (AI) works? Curious about the future of this new field of technology?
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween: Recycled Games

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for Recycled Games at the Library! Compete against your friends to win at table tennis, marshmallow archery, mini golf, and more. Ages 9 - 12.

Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us for Recycled Games at the Library! Compete against your friends to win at table tennis, marshmallow archery, mini golf, and more. Ages 9 - 12.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

PAWS to Read

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Calhan Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to Bowie, our Canine Good Citizen certified dog.   The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items suc...

Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to Bowie, our Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Library 21c
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
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. You must fill out ...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
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.

You must fill out a volunteer application to participate.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Mobile Earth and Space Observatory

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
East Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Live Outdoor, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Details:

The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory is coming to PPLD for Summer Adventure! MESO is a “science center on wheels" with hands-on educational and research activities focused on ear...

Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Live Outdoor, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory is coming to PPLD for Summer Adventure!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center to learn more about these amazing creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago! For ages 0-12.  If your group has ...

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center to learn more about these amazing creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago! For ages 0-12. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier (3rd-6th Grade)

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Author, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Library Adventurers Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Register here! Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the b...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Type: Author, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Library Adventurers Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs, Virtual Program
Event Details:
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: West African Storytelling, Drumming, and Prescussion

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join Dr. Wanda and Ron Cousar to learn the origins of cultural norms from the 16th century to the present through stories for children and families. Engage with the songs, danc...

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Idea Lab: Lego Build

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manitou Classroom at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources...

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! For ages 5 - 12.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Introduction to AI Camp

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
East Learning Lab at East Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to learn more about how artificial intelligence (AI) works? Curious about the future of this new field of technology? Learn more through this project-based learning course tha...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Want to learn more about how artificial intelligence (AI) works? Curious about the future of this new field of technology?
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Introduction to AI Camp

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
S.T.E.A.M., Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to learn more about how artificial intelligence (AI) works? Curious about the future of this new field of technology? Learn more through this project-based learning course tha...

Required
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: S.T.E.A.M., Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Want to learn more about how artificial intelligence (AI) works? Curious about the future of this new field of technology? Learn more through this project-based learning course that introduces the fundamentals of AI through engaging lessons.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Laser Club

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly laser engraver club meeting at the Sand Creek Makerspace! This informal drop-in program is designed for all skill levels. Never used the makerspace before? ...

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly laser engraver club meeting at the Sand Creek Makerspace! This informal drop-in program is designed for all skill levels. Never used the makerspace before?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limit...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limited to 20 each week. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Evening Yoga

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: Western Window Bay at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Weekly Vinyassa Flow/Power Vinyassa yoga class led by yoga instrutor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels. Please bring a mat or towel and a water bottle. N...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Event Details:

Weekly Vinyassa Flow/Power Vinyassa yoga class led by yoga instrutor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: A Fine-Feathered Adventure 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Magic Dave embarks on a birdwatching adventure to discover some incredible birds!  Unfortunately, Platy the Platypus has other plans, as he attempts to disrupt the adventure i...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Magic Dave embarks on a birdwatching adventure to discover some incredible birds!  Unfortunately, Platy the Platypus has other plans, as he attempts to disrupt the adven

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Mobile Earth and Space Observatory

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Live Outdoor, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Details:

The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory is coming to PPLD for Summer Adventure! MESO is a “science center on wheels" with hands-on educational and research activities focused on ear...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Live Outdoor, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory is coming to PPLD for Summer Adventure!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: Cool Science

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Manitou Hagnauer Gallery at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join educators from Cool Science to learn about and experience the science of super cold temperatures of dry ice and liquid nitrogen. Then, enjoy a super cold treat! For ages 0-12....

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Hagnauer Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join educators from Cool Science to learn about and experience the science of super cold temperatures of dry ice and liquid nitrogen. Then, enjoy a super cold treat!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: A Fine-Feathered Adventure 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Magic Dave embarks on a birdwatching adventure to discover some incredible birds!  Unfortunately, Platy the Platypus has other plans, as he attempts to disrupt the adventure i...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Magic Dave embarks on a birdwatching adventure to discover some incredible birds!  Unfortunately, Platy the Platypus has other plans, as he attempts to disrupt the adven