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Idea Lab: Lego Build

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manitou Classroom at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources...

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative 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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, 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, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: A Fine-Feathered Adventure 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Magic Dave embarks on a birdwatching adventure to discover some incredible birds!  Unfortunately, Platy the Platypus has other plans, as he attempts to disrupt the adventure i...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Magic Dave embarks on a birdwatching adventure to discover some incredible birds!  Unfortunately, Platy the Platypus has other plans, as he attempts to disrupt the adven

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

Toddler Time

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, 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, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Mobile Earth and Space Observatory

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Live Outdoor, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Details:

The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory is coming to PPLD for Summer Adventure! MESO is a “science center on wheels" with hands-on educational and research activities focused on ear...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Live Outdoor, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory is coming to PPLD for Summer Adventure!

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

Parachute Play!

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Join us for color, sound, and energy! Designed with 3 – 7-year-olds in mind, this 30-minute program isn’t just fun, it also helps build gross motor skills, imaginative and cooperat...

Required
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for color, sound, and energy! Designed with 3 – 7-year-olds in mind, this 30-minute program isn’t just fun, it also helps build gross motor skills, imaginative and cooperative play, social skills, and a sense of rhythm.

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

Summer Fun: Cool Science

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Manitou Hagnauer Gallery at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join educators from Cool Science to learn about and experience the science of super cold temperatures of dry ice and liquid nitrogen. Then, enjoy a super cold treat! For ages 0-12....

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Hagnauer Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join educators from Cool Science to learn about and experience the science of super cold temperatures of dry ice and liquid nitrogen. Then, enjoy a super cold treat!

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

Summer Fun: A Fine-Feathered Adventure 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Magic Dave embarks on a birdwatching adventure to discover some incredible birds!  Unfortunately, Platy the Platypus has other plans, as he attempts to disrupt the adventure i...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Magic Dave embarks on a birdwatching adventure to discover some incredible birds!  Unfortunately, Platy the Platypus has other plans, as he attempts to disrupt the adven

This event is in the "Adults" group.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Afternoons

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

**Please read below before registering!** Register here for the 2024 Summer Virtual LENA Start series happening on: Wednesdays, 2 - 3 p.m., June 19 - August 7, 2024 Before...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

**Please read below before registering!**

Register here for the 2024 Summer Virtual LENA Start series happening on:

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

Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library 21c: Children's Floor at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, 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, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Kids can practice readi

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

Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Children's Corner at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, 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, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family 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: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie 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. 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, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie 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. 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, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Thursday, July 18, 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: Turning Pointe Dance

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmer Lake Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Outdoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Come join Turning Pointe Dance and get those wiggles out! Bring your dancing shoes and come ready to play as teachers show you some cool new ways to move your body! For ages 0-12.&...

Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Outdoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Come join Turning Pointe Dance and get those wiggles out! Bring your dancing shoes and come ready to play as teachers show you some cool new ways to move your body!

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

Idea Lab: Inspirational Art

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Inspire yourself with an original inspirational painting. For ages 5-12. If your group has more than 10 children, please e-mail SHickle@ppld.org two weeks in advance o...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Inspire yourself with an original inspirational painting. For ages 5-12.

If your group has more than 10 children, please e-mail SHickle@ppld.org two weeks in advance of your visit or program participation.

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

Create & Play

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Library 21c: Courtyard 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: Courtyard
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, July 19, 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 "Tweens" group.

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources...

Required
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! For ages 5 - 12. Registration please.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Storytime

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for young children, with a favorite adult. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items such as fidget toys or noise reducing headphones f...

Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for young children, with a favorite adult.

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

Summer Fun: West African Storytelling, Drumming, and Percussion

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
OL - Off Site at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join Dr. Wanda and Ron Cousar to learn the origins of cultural norms from the 16th century to the present through stories for children and families. Engage with the songs, dances, ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: OL - Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join Dr. Wanda and Ron Cousar to learn the origins of cultural norms from the 16th century to the present through stories for children and families.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Ice Cream Social

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Details:

Show us your arty side with sidewalk chalk art! Creating sidewalk chalk art is a great way to get outside and brighten up everyone's day. Once you have created a masterpiece, take ...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
Show us your arty side with sidewalk chalk art!