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Event List

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This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
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.  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, 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.

Storytime

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
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
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Time

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain 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 experien...

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Stay and Play

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Fountain Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
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
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

PPLD Narcan Training

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This training is intended to provide guidance and reference on the use of Narcan in an emergency situation. 

Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This training is intended to provide guidance and reference on the use of Narcan in an emergency situation. 

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

Library 21c Art Inspiration

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, 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, Tweens, 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 "Tweens" group.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens
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: Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Thursday, December 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, December 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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Games

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
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 "All" group.

Repair Café

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
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: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

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

Device Drop-In Help

Friday, December 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, December 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.

Speak English Group

Friday, December 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, December 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, December 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, December 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Monumental Readers

Friday, December 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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Happy Crafters

Friday, December 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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Ruth Holley Book Club

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

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
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 "Adults" group.

Movie Matinee

Friday, December 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, December 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, December 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.