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This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group

Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8

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

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

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

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.

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

Create and Play

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Creative and playful adventures with art for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy.   

 

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Creative and playful adventures with art for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy.   

 

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

Story Creations: Hand Puppets

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Calhan Meeting Room at Calhan Library
Event Type:
Adults, Class, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Intergenerational, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Art Tells a Story: Hand Puppets

Registration Required
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Intergenerational, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art Tells a Story: Hand Puppets

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

Yoga Flow

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement. The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement. The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.

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

Cocoa Blend Workshop

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Penrose Aspen Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Cooking, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Learn about and experiment with different types of cocoa and other ingredients to create personalized cocoa blends. Take your custom blends home to enjoy yourself or create a special gift for a friend. Registration required. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Cooking, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about and experiment with different types of cocoa and other ingredients to create personalized cocoa blends. Take your custom blends home to enjoy yourself or create a special gift for a friend. Registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

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

Math Tutoring

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult

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.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Kids, 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 "Teen" group

Build Your Own Miniature Library

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Do you love books? Do you love tiny things? Combine your two loves and join us for a pint-sized program! Using metal tins and wood veneer, we will craft a personalized miniature bookshelf full of tiny versions of all your favorite books!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love books? Do you love tiny things? Combine your two loves and join us for a pint-sized program! Using metal tins and wood veneer, we will craft a personalized miniature bookshelf full of tiny versions of all your favorite books!

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

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

Cocoa Blend

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Cooking, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Learn about and experiment with different types of cocoa and other ingredients to create personalized cocoa blends. Take your custom blends home to enjoy yourself or create a special gift for a friend. Registration required. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Cooking, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about and experiment with different types of cocoa and other ingredients to create personalized cocoa blends. Take your custom blends home to enjoy yourself or create a special gift for a friend. Registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

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
This event is in the "Family" group

Paws to Read

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Children's Corner at East Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

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

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

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

Paws to Read

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Children's Floor at Library 21c
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

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

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

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

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

Adult Education Class

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Penrose Columbine A at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults
Age Group:
Adult

Adult Education class with Britt Bloom

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults
Event Details:

Adult Education class with Britt Bloom

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

Toddler Time

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 9:45am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. Please note, this program lasts 20 minutes.

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. Please note, this program lasts 20 minutes.

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

Baby Time

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

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: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
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

Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 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

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

Library Explorers

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Library Explorers
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: Library Explorers
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.

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

Library Explorers

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East F1 at East Library
Event Type:
Library Explorers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Library Explorers
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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

Sand Creek Book Group

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sand Creek Conference Room at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Authors & Book Groups, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Join us for a monthly book group that meets the fourth Thursday from 10am to 12pm.

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Authors & Book Groups, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly book group that meets the fourth Thursday from 10am to 12pm.

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

Toddler Time

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. Please note, this program lasts 20 minutes.

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. Please note, this program lasts 20 minutes.

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 "Kids 5-8" group

Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Kids, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8

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

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Kids, Storytimes & Early Literacy
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, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

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: Storytimes & 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 0-5" group

Stay and Play

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

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: 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.  

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

Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 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

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

Old Colorado City Book Group

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Adults, Authors & Book Groups, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Join us for a monthly book group that meets the fourth Thursday of the month January through October, third Thursdays November and December. This month we will be reading (TBA).

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Authors & Book Groups, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly book group that meets the fourth Thursday of the month January through October, third Thursdays November and December. This month we will be reading (TBA).

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

Homeschool: Build An Animal Oasis

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12

Join us to create a fun oasis using Rigamajig, a life-size building set with wooden planks, gears, hardware, and more. For this engineering challenge, students will team up to design and construct structures that are strong enough to

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create a fun oasis using Rigamajig, a life-size building set with wooden planks, gears, hardware, and more. For this engineering challenge, students will team up to design and construct structures that are strong enough to

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!