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Manitou Springs Library is temporarily closed to prepare for its move in early 2025. 

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Math Tutoring

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutoring i...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutoring is provided free of charge.

Thrift Store Paintings

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us to create a new-to-you masterpiece using thrift store paintings and acrylics. All supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring a painting from home to use. Offer...

Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us to create a new-to-you masterpiece using thrift store paintings and acrylics. All supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring a painting from home to use. Offered as part of the Winter Adult Reading Program.

Copy of Rick Sturdevant UFOs of Rocky Mt. West

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Adults, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Concentrating on the Rocky Mountain West, this presentation outlines some of the most familiar, and a few lesser-known UFO sightings. It weighs UFO sightings and media reactions to...

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational, Seniors
Event Details:

Concentrating on the Rocky Mountain West, this presentation outlines some of the most familiar, and a few lesser-known UFO sightings. It weighs UFO sightings and media reactions to them against some official U.S.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Wednesday Evenings

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

8-week LENA Start series for parents with children ages 0-32 months. 

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

8-week LENA Start series for parents with children ages 0-32 months. 

Tax time graphic

Free Tax Preparation Services

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Community Public, Consumer/Finance, Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

It's tax time!  PPLD has partnered with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide to offer free tax preparation services at Library 21c, thanks to a team of IRS-certified volunteers.  &nb...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public, Consumer/Finance, Nonprofit
Event Details:

It's tax time!  

Graphic displaying text "Genealogy Basics" with various books and papers in the background

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research st...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

NorthStar Computer Series: Internet Basics 1

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

  Internet Basic 1   Learners will practice how to connect to the internet and learners will begin to recognize hardware that connects computers to the internet ...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
 

Internet Basic 1

 

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Penrose Study Room D1 at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs. Searching for a career also includes identifying your skills and interests, considering what you value...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

Green background with white text that reads Cheyenne Mountain Fiction Book Club

Cheyenne Mountain Book Group

Thursday, March 6, 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)].

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, March 7, 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! 

Photo of a blend of teas

Tea Blend Workshop

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Cooking, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us to learn about and experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create personalized tea blends. Take your custom tea blend home and enjoy. Offered as part of the...

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

Join us to learn about and experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create personalized tea blends. Take your custom tea blend home and enjoy. Offered as part of the Winter Adult Reading Program. Registration required.

Speak English Group

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults
Age Group:
Adult
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 practic...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults
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.

Promotional graphic for the Laser Cutter with a laser cut and engraved heart.

Laser Badging & Design Level 1: Coasters

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace and Studios, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8” wood. No previous experience required. Ages 9 and up. 

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors 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 ages 9 – 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Creative space badges: Your completed badges will be added to your library card. If you don’t have a library card, you can sign up online or in person at any Library location. Join us and start making today!

Movie Matinee - Golda (2023)

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Movie
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Movie Matinee that meets the first Friday of the month at 2:00 PM. This month we will be watching Golda (2023), rated PG-13. No registration required.

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Movie
Event Details:
Join us for our monthly Movie Matinee that meets the first Friday of the month at 2:00 PM. This month we will be watching Golda (2023), rated PG-13.
Image of a 3d printer creating a round yellow model. PPLD logo.

3D Printer Badging & Modeling Level 1: Buttons

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace and Studios, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Start your 3D printing and designing journey with PPLD! We will create and print custom projects using TinkerCAD, a free, online 3D design software. No previous experience required...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Start your 3D printing and designing journey with PPLD! We will create and print custom projects using TinkerCAD, a free, online 3D design software. No previous experience required. Please set up a free TinkerCAD.com account before attending.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors 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 ages 9 – 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Creative space badges: Your completed badges will be added to your library card. If you don’t have a library card, you can sign up online or in person at any Library location. Join us and start making today!

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sand Creek Conference Room at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs. Searching for a career also includes identifying your skills and interests, considering what you value...

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

Senior Chats

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Staying social can become harder as we get older, but it is not impossible. Join us at Senior Chats! This informal gathering for seniors offers information sharing, networking, and...

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

Staying social can become harder as we get older, but it is not impossible. Join us at Senior Chats!

German Conversation Group

Monday, March 10, 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. 

Cheyenne Mountain Mystery Book Club

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us to discuss mysteries! This book club is patron-led. 

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to discuss mysteries! This book club is patron-led. 

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ruth Holley Adult Education Office at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs. Searching for a career also includes identifying your skills and interests, considering what you value...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Office
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs.

Tea Blend Workshop

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Adults, Cooking, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us to learn about and experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create personalized tea blends. Take your custom tea blend home and enjoy. Offered as part of the...

Required
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Cooking, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us to learn about and experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create personalized tea blends. Take your custom tea blend home and enjoy. Offered as part of the Winter Adult Reading Program. Registration required.

Tax time graphic

Free Tax Preparation Services

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Community Public, Consumer/Finance, Nonprofit
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

It's tax time!  PPLD has partnered with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide to offer free tax preparation services at Library 21c, thanks to a team of IRS-certified volunteers.  &nb...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public, Consumer/Finance, Nonprofit
Event Details:

It's tax time!  

What Beets and Greens Can Do For You

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Class, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

We all know we’re supposed to eat our vegetables, but do you know why they’re so good4u? Are you finding it hard to get them in at every meal? You’re not alone. More than 90% of Am...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Seniors
Event Details:

We all know we’re supposed to eat our vegetables, but do you know why they’re so good4u? Are you finding it hard to get them in at every meal? You’re not alone. More than 90% of Americans miss the mark.

Silver Key Service Extension

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Community Public
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.   Eligibility: Anyone...

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.