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Event List

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This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, 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, Family
Event Type: Childrens 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Club

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
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: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Beneath Blue Mesa: Author Talk

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Community Meeting Room at East Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, APPR: All Pikes Peak Reads, Author, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Pikes Peak Library District as well welcome author, David Primus, to discuss his book Beneath Blue Mesa: The Gunnison River Valley Before the Reservoir.  David will pr...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, APPR: All Pikes Peak Reads, Author, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join Pikes Peak Library District as well welcome author, David Primus, to discuss his book Beneath Blue Mesa: The Gunnison River Valley Before the Reservoir. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Device Drop-In Help

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Bay Area at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, 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!  Registration is not required.  Plea...

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

 Need help with your laptop,

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

Community Resources open hours

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c
Event Type:
Community Resources
Age Group:
Adults, 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: Library 21c
Age Group: Adults, 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 "Adults" group.

NorthStar Computer Series - Microsoft Word 3

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Class, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Microsoft Word 3 Learners will practice inserting table, shape, and hyperlink in the “Insert” tab. We will practice how to use spelling & grammar check with using “Review...

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

Microsoft Word 3

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speak English Group

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs
Age Group:
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 practic...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Community Resources open hours

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Community Resources
Age Group:
Adults, 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: Manitou Springs Library
Age Group: Adults, 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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Create & Play

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, 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, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmer Lake Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, 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, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Ute Pass Community Events at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, 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, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Monumental Readers

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

A book club sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Friends of PPLD. All are welcome! The next book selection will be published here at the conclusion of the prior month's meeting. 

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs
Event Details:

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

The next book selection will be published here at the conclusion of the prior month's meeting. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Library 21c: B4 at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs
Age Group:
Adults
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: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

A career search starts before you

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Happy Crafters

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

All adult handicrafters aged 18 and over are welcome -- knitters, cross stitchers, crocheters, beaders, etc... BRING YOUR OWN PROJECT, share ideas, learn new skills. 

Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

All adult handicrafters aged 18 and over are welcome -- knitters, cross stitchers, crocheters, beaders, etc...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movie Matinee

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

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teens Game

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

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We will have snacks! Ages 12-18.

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

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We will have snacks! Ages 12-18.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, 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, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
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" group.

Paws to Read

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Fountain Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
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: Fountain Library
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

Practice readin

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Time

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
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. Toddler Time builds on familiar experi...

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

One and two-year ol

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Sensory Storytime

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime that is specially created for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory integration challenges. Registration is required. Th...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime that is specially created for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory integration challenges.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Games

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
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: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Community Resources open hours

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Penrose Library
Event Type:
Community Resources
Age Group:
Adults, 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: Adults, 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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. This Storytime will be held in the Reynolds Ranch House (the white house) on the property of the Western M...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Baby Time

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, 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: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
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.