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

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Jasmine! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required. For ages 9 - 12.

Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Jasmine! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required. For ages 9 - 12.

This event is in the "All" group.

Repair Café

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Café!  Together with our Repair Café volunteers, you will disassemble, troubleshoot, and possibly repair your broken items. Save money, he...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Teen Center (ETC) A & B at East Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 12-18....

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join your fellow te

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

Device Drop-In Help

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Bay Area at 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.  Plea...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Event Details:

 Need help with your laptop,

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL CLASSES

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language. Classes are focused on: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. We offer Beginning, Intermed...

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

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Speak English Group

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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
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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Create & Play

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that making art builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will exp...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that making art builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

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

Storytime

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmer Lake Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items such as fidget toys or noise reducing headphone...

Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult.

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

Monumental Readers

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Book Group
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

A book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome! The December book selection is West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group
Event Details:

A book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome!

The December book selection is West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

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.

Seasonal Cooking: Peanut Butter Buckeyes

Friday, December 20, 2024 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 peanut butter buckeyes recipe. In this class, you will learn about seasonal cooki...

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 peanut butter buckeyes recipe.

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

Ruth Holley Book Club

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

The Ruth Holley Book Club will meet on the 3rd Friday of the month due to the upcoming holiday. During the month of December, we will discuss "What She Left Behind" by Ellen Marie ...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

The Ruth Holley Book Club will meet on the 3rd Friday of the month due to the upcoming holiday. During the month of December, we will discuss "What She Left Behind" by Ellen Marie Wiseman. Copies of the book are available at the front desk.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Movie Matinee

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Penrose Columbine A at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come join us for our monthly Movie Matinee! Drinks and refreshments will be provided.

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

Come join us for our monthly Movie Matinee! Drinks and refreshments will be provided.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teens Game

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! Ages 12-18.

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! Ages 12-18.

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

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
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 resourc...

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tweens
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! For ages 5-12. 
 

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.

Library 21c Makerspaces opening at 2pm

All Day
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will open at 2pm today.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will open at 2pm today.

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.

Seasonal Baking: Cinnamon Rolls

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Kitchen at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, 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 cinnamon roll recipe. In this class, you will learn about seasonal baking, 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, Makerspace and Studios, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, 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 cinnamon roll recipe.

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

CNC Badging

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Kick off your creativity with our CNC Router! PPLD's ShopBot Desktop CNC is a computer-controlled mill, router, and drill all in one that lets you make your own projects with wood ...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Kick off your creativity with our CNC Router! PPLD's ShopBot Desktop CNC is a computer-controlled mill, router, and drill all in one that lets you make your own projects with wood or acrylic.

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

Paws to Read

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00pm
Fountain Children's area at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations s...

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Children's area
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

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

Paws to Read

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations such as ...

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

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

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.

Seasonal Cooking: Eggnog

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Library 21c: Kitchen at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, 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 eggnog recipe. In this class, you will learn about seasonal cooking, how to use p...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, 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 eggnog recipe.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Games

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday in the Ruth Holley Library Teen Space for Teen Games!  Hang out with your friends for an evening of Nintendo Switch and XBox games! Teens ar...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday in the Ruth Holley Library Teen Space for Teen Games!  Hang out with your friends for an evening of Nintendo Switch and XBox games! Teens are welcome to bring their own games from home as well.

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

Community Resources open hours

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Penrose Library
Event Type:
Community Resources
Age Group:
Adult, All
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, All
Event Type: Community Resources
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

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

Storytime

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Calhan Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult.

Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult.

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

Community Resources open hours

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Community Resources
Age Group:
Adult, All
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Adult, All
Event Type: Community Resources
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.