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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 9:45am
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experience...

Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experience...

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experience...

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One and two-year old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music and movement, and listen to a few short books.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL CLASSES

Wednesday, November 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 "Kids 0-5" group.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

One- and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experien...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One- and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

One- and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experien...

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

One- and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books.

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

Storytime

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more fo

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

Yoga Flow

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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.  Perfect for begi...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, 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.  Perfect for beginners, but leaves lots of room to incorporate more challenging pose

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: Pumpkin Cake Roll

Wednesday, November 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 pumpkin cake roll recipe. In this class, you will learn about seasonal baking, ho...

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?

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

Advanced Sewing Skills: Wristlet Keychains

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
East Make at East Library
Event Type:
Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Have you taken Sewing Level 1 and feel ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? Want to learn more about what sewing machines can do? Join us for Advanced Sewing Skills!...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Makerspace, Seniors, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Have you taken Sewing Level 1 and feel ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? Want to learn more about what sewing machines can do? Join us for Advanced Sewing Skills!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Board of Trustees Work Session

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Penrose Columbine at Penrose Library
Event Type:
PPLD: Board of Trustees
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Board 2025 budget work session with Finance and CEO.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Board 2025 budget work session with Finance and CEO.

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.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library 21c: Children's Floor at Library 21c
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!   We know there are all kinds of kids with all ...

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

Kids can practice readi

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.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Children's Corner at East Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs! We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of n...

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

Kids can 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 "Teen" group.

Teens Game

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Penrose Teen Space at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We’ll have a board game tournament! Ages 12-18.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We’ll have a board game tournament! 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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Math Tutoring

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Seasonal Sign Painting with SK Designs

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join Kathy of SK Designs to paint a seasonal, decorative sign. All materials provided. Space is limited. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join Kathy of SK Designs to paint a seasonal, decorative sign. All materials provided. Space is limited. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The GED, HiSET  are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for...

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

The GED, HiSET  are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social St

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

Virtual Author Visits: Native Rights and Culture in Fiction – A Conversation with Mona Susan Power

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Link to Registration Form on Library Speakers Consortium. You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls. This conversation h...

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

Speak English Group

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room A at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Community Public, Foreign Language
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This group is an informal English language conversation group for adults who speak some English. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Community Public, Foreign Language
Event Details:

This group is an informal English language conversation group for adults who speak some English. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Board of Trustees meeting

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Community Meeting Room at East Library
Event Type:
PPLD: Board of Trustees
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

regular Board of Trustees monthly meeting.

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: PPLD: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

regular Board of Trustees monthly meeting.

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

Storytime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.  We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from s...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.

Storytime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult. Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early ...

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Northstar Computer Series - Internet Basics

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Penrose Computer Lab at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The internet has become so vast and ubiquitous that some of us may not even know where to begin. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using the internet. S...

Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

The internet has become so vast and ubiquitous that some of us may not even know where to begin.

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

Sand Creek Book Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

March by Geraldine Brooks Read the book and join the discussion. Copies of the book can be picked up at Sand Creek Library.

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

March by Geraldine Brooks

Read the book and join the discussion.

Copies of the book can be picked up at Sand Creek Library.