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Event List

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Age Group
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This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Cooking Class: Traditional Italian Wedding Soup

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library 21c: Kitchen at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Traditional Italian Wedding Soup recipe. In this class, you will learn about seas...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Traditional Italian Wedding Soup recipe.

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

Math Tutoring

Wednesday, January 29, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Wednesday Evenings

Wednesday, January 29, 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. 

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.

Silhouette Level 1: HTV Easy Press

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace and Studios, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to create easy heat transfer vinyl (HTV) designs. We will make designs to put on a tote bag, and the techniques can be used to make lots of ot...

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

Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to create easy heat transfer vinyl (HTV) designs.

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.  

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

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, January 31, 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.

Speak English Group

Friday, January 31, 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.

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

Decorative Bucket List

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Create a decorative bucket list in a jar! Use collage materials to decorate a jar with ideas, words, and pictures of items on your bucket list. Fill out slips of paper with things ...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create a decorative bucket list in a jar! Use collage materials to decorate a jar with ideas, words, and pictures of items on your bucket list. Fill out slips of paper with things you want to this year and slip them into the jar.

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.

Sewing Level 2: Tote Bags

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace and Studios
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Take your skills to the next level! Sew a project using Library sewing machines. A basic understanding of sewing machines is required for this class. If you do not have prior sewin...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace and Studios
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Take your skills to the next level! Sew a project using Library sewing machines.

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.  

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

Cooking Class: Choux Pastry

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Kitchen at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Choux Pastry recipe. In this class, you will learn about seasonal cooking, how to...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Choux Pastry recipe.

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

Genealogy Basics (virtual class)

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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?

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

Sand Creek Craft Group

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Sand Creek Craft Group meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at 10am. Craft groups are open to everyone...

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

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Sand Creek Craft Group meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at 10am.

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

German Conversation Group

Monday, February 3, 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Drop-In Art

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
East Make at East Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Got an artistic itch to scratch but not a lot of time? Join us for a 90-minute drop-in painting program. We provide the canvases, acrylic paint, and brushes. You bring the inspirat...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Got an artistic itch to scratch but not a lot of time? Join us for a 90-minute drop-in painting program. We provide the canvases, acrylic paint, and brushes. You bring the inspiration. Offered as part of the Winter Adult Reading Program.

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

Free Tax Preparation Services

Tuesday, February 4, 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!  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

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

Virtual Author Visits: How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Link to the information page on Library Speakers Consortium.Join us for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Silver Key Service Extension

Tuesday, February 4, 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.  

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

Library 21c Book Group

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library 21c: Western Window Bay at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us for a book group that meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month. For February, we will be reading The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. Book groups are open to everyone, and...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a book group that meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month.

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

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, February 4, 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 "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
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: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
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.

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

Ruth Holley Craft Group

Tuesday, February 4, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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

Tuesday, February 4, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Board of Trustees Committee meetings

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Conference Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
PPLD: Board of Trustees
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Regular Board Committee meetings: Internal Affairs - 2:00 p.m., Public Affairs - 3:00 p.m., Governance Committee - 4:00 p.m.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: 2nd Floor Staff Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Regular Board Committee meetings: Internal Affairs - 2:00 p.m., Public Affairs - 3:00 p.m., Governance Committee - 4:00 p.m.

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.

Drop-in Watercolor

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Come to Fountain Library to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session! No registration is necessary and all skill levels welcome. We'll supply the brushe...

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come to Fountain Library to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session! No registration is necessary and all skill levels welcome. We'll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself!