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

Music and Movement

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. For ages 2 - 3 accompanied by a favorite adult. The C...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story.

For ages 2 - 3 accompanied by a favorite adult.

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

Storytime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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 10:30am - 11:00am
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 "Kids 0-5" group.

Toddler Time

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain 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 experien...

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

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

Stay and Play

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

Join us for open-ended play! We'll have fun toys to enhance your child's early literacy learning. Meet new friends and have fun playing together. For ages 1 - 2 years old. No regis...

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

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

Housing Options To Age In Place : PPAAA Retirement Series

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Adults, Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Housing Options To Age In Place : PPAAA Retirement Series  Join Cindi Nelson, BA and Melissa Marts, MA with Area Agency on Aging in an interactive discussion surrounding af...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Housing Options To Age In Place

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

Old Colorado City Book Group

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

The Old Colorado City Library meets monthly in person (call about Zoom options) to discuss favorite popular and timely fiction and non-fiction.  See PDF link for upcoming book...

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

The Old Colorado City Library meets monthly in person (call about Zoom options) to discuss favorite popular and timely fiction and non-fiction.  See PDF link for upcoming book titles.  Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch.

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

Library 21c Art Inspiration

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided. Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free p...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided.

Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free program.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, 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 fid...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids
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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
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: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, 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!
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Kids
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. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations ite...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Kids
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 "Teen" group.

Teen Anime Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens who share your passion! Some Anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Snacks provided, cosplay welcome!

Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens who share your passion! Some Anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Snacks provided, cosplay welcome!

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

Teen Games

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We'll have board games and/or video game tournament and snacks! Ages 12-18

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We'll have board games and/or video game tournament and snacks! Ages 12-18

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

Teen/Tween Gaming

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and play the Switch with us! We’ll have a Switch Mario Cart or Super Smash Bros tournament! Ages 9-18.

Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come hang out and play the Switch with us! We’ll have a Switch Mario Cart or Super Smash Bros tournament! Ages 9-18.

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.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Clay Exploration: Mugs

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Makerspace and Studios, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class. In part one you will learn how to shape a project out of clay, and in part two you will l...

Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Makerspace and Studios, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL CLASSES

Thursday, November 21, 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:

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 "Tween 9-12" group.

Tween Dungeons & Dragons Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Live Outdoor, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Live Outdoor, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master!

New members are always welcome and no experience is required. For ages 9 -12.

#tweens  #dungeonsanddragons

This event is in the "All" group.

Repair Café

Thursday, November 21, 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: 19
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, November 21, 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, November 22, 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, November 22, 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.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Fiber Arts

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: B6 at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects. 

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B6
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios
Event Details:

Join this fun group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

NorthStar Computer Series - Internet Basics Lab

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Internet Basic Lab    Practice the skills learned in the previous “Internet Basics” series. Practice your computer skills and take a proctored assessment. Get...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Internet Basic Lab&n