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Manitou Springs BYO Book Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Authors & Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a monthly Bring-Your-Own book group that meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. Patrons are encouraged to bring their latest read and share their thoughts with the group.

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Authors & Book Groups
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly Bring-Your-Own book group that meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. Patrons are encouraged to bring their latest read and share their thoughts with the group.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Education Class

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Penrose Columbine A at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Age Group:
Adult

Adult Education Class for Britt Bloom

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type:
Event Details:

Adult Education Class for Britt Bloom

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

Library Explorers

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Social Connections
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​ Library Explorers gives adults with differing physical and developmental abilities the opportunity to enjoy accessible Library programs that fit their abilities and individual needs.  

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Social Connections
Event Details:

​ Library Explorers gives adults with differing physical and developmental abilities the opportunity to enjoy accessible Library programs that fit their abilities and individual needs.  

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Northstar Computer Series: Email Basics 2

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab at Library 21c
Event Type:
Computers & Tech
Age Group:
Adult

The digital world can feel overwhelming to all of us. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using computers. The class assumes no prior knowledge of computers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Computers & Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:

The digital world can feel overwhelming to all of us. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using computers. The class assumes no prior knowledge of computers.

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

Free Tax Preparation Services

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
,
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Free Tax Preparation Services 

It's tax time!  

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: ,
Event Details:

Free Tax Preparation Services 

It's tax time!  

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

Art for Older Adults

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Penrose Aspen Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Art for Older Adults inspires a sense of self-reliance for older adults, even when the participant is somewhat reliant on a partner to help with materials use.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art for Older Adults inspires a sense of self-reliance for older adults, even when the participant is somewhat reliant on a partner to help with materials use.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" 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​

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior

​Join us and experiment with clay at Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.  In one you will learn how to shape a project out of clay, and in part two, you will learn how to glaze it.   Take your finished creation home to enjoy at the

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

​Join us and experiment with clay at Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.  In one you will learn how to shape a project out of clay, and in part two, you will learn how to glaze it.   Take your finished creation home to enjoy at the

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 

This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Repair Café

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
, Science & Math
Age Group:
Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior

​​Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Café!  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Science & Math
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Café!  

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

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Aspen Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
, Computers & Tech,
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Computers & Tech,
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

Library 21c Fiber Arts Group

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: B6 at Library 21c
Event Type:
, Crafting, Making, & Recording,
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Crafting, Making, & Recording,
Event Details:

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

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

NorthStar Computer Series: Microsoft Word

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Learning Lab at East Library
Event Type:
, , , Computers & Tech,
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Microsoft Word has become the most popular word processing program and is a basic component of the Microsoft Office suite of programs. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of Microsoft Word.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , , , Computers & Tech,
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​Microsoft Word has become the most popular word processing program and is a basic component of the Microsoft Office suite of programs. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of Microsoft Word.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Speak English Group

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
,
Age Group:
Adult

Speak English groups are fun English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills.

Each group meets once a week for two hours to practice English.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: ,
Event Details:

Speak English groups are fun English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills.

Each group meets once a week for two hours to practice English.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Annual Homeschool Resource Fair

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, Adult, Family

Are you a homeschool family or interested in getting started in homeschooling? Our annual Homeschool Resource Fair features a wide variety of local exhibitors offering educational and extracurricular opportunities for homeschooling families.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, Adult, Family
Event Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

Are you a homeschool family or interested in getting started in homeschooling? Our annual Homeschool Resource Fair features a wide variety of local exhibitors offering educational and extracurricular opportunities for homeschooling families.

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

Device Drop-In Help

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Computers & Tech
Age Group:
Adult

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 10:30am-11:30am, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Computers & Tech
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 10:30am-11:30am, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Penrose Perk

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Penrose Library
Event Type:
Social Connections
Age Group:
Adult

Enjoy a beverage and learn about Library resources. 

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Social Connections
Event Details:

Enjoy a beverage and learn about Library resources. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Device Drop-In Help

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ruth Holley Adult Education Office at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Computers & Tech
Age Group:
Adult

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 1:00-2:00pm, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Office
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Computers & Tech
Event Details:

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 1:00-2:00pm, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

HTV Iron-Ons Designs with the Silhouette

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Learn how to use the Silhouette Studio software to create easy heat transfer designs. You will learn how to make your own tote bag!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Silhouette Studio software to create easy heat transfer designs. You will learn how to make your own tote bag!

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Software notice: This program uses third party software. PPLD is not affiliated with the company that owns it and is not responsible for its content. 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Computers & Tech
Age Group:
Adult

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hour any time between 3 and 4 p.m. and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Computers & Tech
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hour any time between 3 and 4 p.m. and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Beginner Guitar & Ukulele Club

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sand Creek Studio916 at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Interested in learning basic chords and playing techniques? Come play and learn at Studio916, Sand Creek Library's free recording studio. 


No experience necessary, ages 9 and up. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Studio916
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning basic chords and playing techniques? Come play and learn at Studio916, Sand Creek Library's free recording studio. 


No experience necessary, ages 9 and up. Registration required.

This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group
This event is in the "Family" group

LEGO Build

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
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Age Group:
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family

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! All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: , , , , , ,
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! All ages are welcome.

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 "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Drop-In Watercolor

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Come to Old Colorado City Library and experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session!

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Event Details:

Come to Old Colorado City Library and experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session!

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

Device Drop-In Help

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Library 21c: B6 at Library 21c
Event Type:
, Computers & Tech,
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In any time during our posted service hours, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Computers & Tech,
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In any time during our posted service hours, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Business Help - Office Hours

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East E3 at East Library
Event Type:
Business, Nonprofits, & Law
Age Group:
Adult

Do you need help with a business plan, market research, or just want to discuss your business idea? Stop in for open hours to discuss anything on your mind related to business! 

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East E3
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Business, Nonprofits, & Law
Event Details:

Do you need help with a business plan, market research, or just want to discuss your business idea? Stop in for open hours to discuss anything on your mind related to business! 

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

Device Drop-In Help

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sand Creek Conference Room at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
, Computers & Tech,
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 11am and 12pm, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Computers & Tech,
Event Details:

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 11am and 12pm, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.