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Storytime

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
East Children's Activity/Story Rooms 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 Activity/Story Rooms
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

Cheyenne Mountain Book Group

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Authors & Book Groups, Live Indoor, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. This month we will be reading Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood.
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Authors & Book Groups, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:
Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. This month we will be reading Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood.
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

Sensory Storytime

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

Join us for an interactive storytime designed to include children with learning and sensory differences. Ideal for children ages 3 – 12 and their parents or caregivers. All abilities are welcome.

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

Join us for an interactive storytime designed to include children with learning and sensory differences. Ideal for children ages 3 – 12 and their parents or caregivers. All abilities 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 "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

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
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 loveable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs. ​ 

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
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 loveable 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
This event is in the "Senior" group

Book Swap

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Penrose Pine Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Bring your clean, gently used adult fiction and nonfiction books and swap them for new-to-you titles! Please only bring adult titles published within the last five years.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Bring your clean, gently used adult fiction and nonfiction books and swap them for new-to-you titles! Please only bring adult titles published within the last five years.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group

Tween Library Squad

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Gain new skills, share your ideas, and make new friends - all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the library.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Event Details:

Gain new skills, share your ideas, and make new friends - all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the library.

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 "Teen" group

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! You will earn volunteer hours by attending meetings and working on projects for the Library, and engage in leadership development opportunities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! You will earn volunteer hours by attending meetings and working on projects for the Library, and engage in leadership development opportunities.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Games & Gaming, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world’s greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate.  Ages 13-18. Space is limited to 5 participants. Registration required.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world’s greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate.  Ages 13-18. Space is limited to 5 participants. 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 "Teen" 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, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace, Science & Math
Age Group:
Teen, 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, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace, Science & Math
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Teen Center (ETC) A & B at East Library
Event Type:
Games & Gaming, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 13 - 18. Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 13 - 18. Space is limited to 15 participants. 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Aspen Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
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: Adults, Computers & Tech, 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 "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Hoodoos on a Starry Night

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Community Meeting Room at East Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen

Discover the beauty and science behind bewitching hoodoos, mysterious rock formations found on every continent!

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the beauty and science behind bewitching hoodoos, mysterious rock formations found on every continent!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Library 21c Fiber Arts Group

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
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: Computer Basics

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Learning Lab at East Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computers & Tech, Seniors
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

Speak English Group

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults
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: 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 "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

Inkscape Design Level 1 & Laser Badging

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Maker Crafts, Makerspace, Science & Math
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Take the first steps into designing graphics and laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free vector graphics software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut on 1/8-inch wood pieces.

Registration 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: Maker Crafts, Makerspace, Science & Math
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics and laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free vector graphics software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut on 1/8-inch wood pieces.

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.  

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!

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 "Kids 0-5" group

Baby Time

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain 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. ​

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting 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. ​

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 "Family" group

Storytime

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family

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

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids
Event Details:

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

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

Storytime

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass 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: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
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)

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, January 9, 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
This event is in the "Senior" group

Penrose Perk

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Enjoy a beverage and learn about Library resources. 

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a beverage and learn about Library resources. 

This event is in the "All" group

Device Drop In help

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Community Resources & Job Help
Age Group:
All

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

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Community Resources & Job Help
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 [program time], and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Investing Basics

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
East F1 at East Library
Event Type:
Business, Nonprofits, & Law
Age Group:
Adult

This class is for those who feel they have a good stance on their financial basics - debt paid down, a good emergency fund in place - and are asking themselves, 'now what?' 

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Business, Nonprofits, & Law
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is for those who feel they have a good stance on their financial basics - debt paid down, a good emergency fund in place - and are asking themselves, 'now what?' 

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

Device Drop-In Help

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ruth Holley Adult Education Office at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
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 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, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
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.