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Device Drop-In Help

Friday, December 13, 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 13, 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, December 13, 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.

Speak English Group

Friday, December 13, 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.

Storytime

Friday, December 13, 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:

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 headpho...

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

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

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

Storytime

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon 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.  The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items such as fidget toys or noise reducing h...

Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
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.    Room Capacity Disclaimer: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requiremen...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Baby Time

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Kids, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to he...

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:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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

Storytime

Friday, December 13, 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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Ute Pass Community Events at Ute Pass 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. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items such as fidget toys or noise reducing headphone...

Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
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.

Penrose Perk

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Penrose Bay Area at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Coffee and refreshments provided to the public.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Coffee and refreshments provided to the public.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Library 21c: B4 at Library 21c
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: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B4
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

A career search starts before you

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

Caring For Yourself : PPAAA Retirement Series

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Penrose Columbine A at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Caring For Yourself : PPAAA Retirement Series  Caring for Yourself Is….  As a caregiver are you harsh with yourself?  Do you beat yourself up for your decisions?&...

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

Caring For Yourself

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 "Family" group.

Homeschool Book Blast

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Kids, Homeschool, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Details:

Tell the world about your favorite book! Prepare a creative book report at home and present it informally to other families. You can make a diorama, design a game based on the plot...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family
Event Type: Kids, Homeschool, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Tell the world about your favorite book! Prepare a creative book report at home and present it informally to other families.

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.

Laser Badging & Design Level 1: Coasters

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom coaster designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom coaster designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8” wood. No previous experience required. Ages 9 and up.

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.

Sewing Level 1: Tote Bag

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a basic tote bag using a sewing machine. No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided by PPLD....

Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a basic tote bag using a sewing machine.

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

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass 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: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
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! 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.

Seasonal Cooking: Eggnog

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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 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, 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 eggnog recipe.

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

Toddler Time

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek 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 experi...

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

One and two-year ol

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

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
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: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's 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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Saturday, December 14, 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Community Resources open hours

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
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.

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

Community Resources open hours

Monday, December 16, 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.

Baby Time

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to he...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.