The Regional History & Genealogy department will be closed on Sat., June 7 and Sat., June 14 to host the 2025 Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium.

East Library will begin an elevator modernization on Wed., March 12.

The Library will remain open, but the 2nd floor will only have stair access. Visit ppld.org/east-library-improvements for more information.  

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Clay Exploration: Holiday Ornaments

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

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

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Idea Lab: Stack It Up! Engineering Challenge

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12

Can you build a structure using just one cube as a base? What about with a single cup? Put your creativity to the test with our interactive engineering challenges!

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Event Details:

Can you build a structure using just one cube as a base? What about with a single cup? Put your creativity to the test with our interactive engineering challenges!

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

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Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Games & Gaming, Live Indoor, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

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

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

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Live Indoor, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Drop-in Watercolor

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Come to Fountain Library to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session! No registration is necessary and all skill levels welcome. We'll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself!

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Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come to Fountain Library to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session! No registration is necessary and all skill levels welcome. We'll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself!

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Paws to Read

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Monument Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Math Tutoring

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutoring is provided free of charge.

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutoring is provided free of charge.

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Paws to Read

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Children's Floor at Library 21c
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

 

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

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!

 Ages 5 - 12. 

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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
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!

 Ages 5 - 12. 

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Clay Exploration: Holiday Ornaments

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

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

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Tween Library Squad

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12
Have a voice in your community, meet new friends, and make a difference - all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the Library.
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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Event Details:
Have a voice in your community, meet new friends, and make a difference - all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

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Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Games & Gaming, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Play Dungeons and Dragons with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Jasmine! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required.

 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play Dungeons and Dragons with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Jasmine! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required.

 

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

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! Ages 5 - 12.

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Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Science & Technology, 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! Ages 5 - 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

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! Ages 5 - 12.

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Kids, Science & Technology, 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! Ages 5 - 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Calhan Meeting Room at Calhan Library
Event Type:
Games & Gaming, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Play Dungeons and Dragons with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master, Soarin Blueskies! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play Dungeons and Dragons with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master, Soarin Blueskies! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required.

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Paws to Read

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Monument Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

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Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Tween Library Squad

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Have a voice in your community, meet new friends, and make a difference - all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the Library.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a voice in your community, meet new friends, and make a difference - all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Tween: Candy Sushi

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Cooking, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Become a candy sushi chef by designing and assembling your very own candy sushi rolls! We will use sweet treats such as marshmallow treats, fruit leathers, and gummy candies to shape your culinary creations.  

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Cooking, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Become a candy sushi chef by designing and assembling your very own candy sushi rolls! We will use sweet treats such as marshmallow treats, fruit leathers, and gummy candies to shape your culinary creations.  

Math Tutoring

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutoring is provided free of charge.

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tutoring is provided free of charge.

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Paws to Read

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Children's Floor at Library 21c
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

 

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Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

TWEEN: Fall Sensory Bottles

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Engage your senses this season by creating a themed sensory bottle. In this hands-on activity, tweens will create a seasonal sensory bottle capturing soothing sights, colors, and movements in a mesmerizing display.

For ages: 9 -12

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Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Event Details:

Engage your senses this season by creating a themed sensory bottle. In this hands-on activity, tweens will create a seasonal sensory bottle capturing soothing sights, colors, and movements in a mesmerizing display.

For ages: 9 -12

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Clay Exploration: Holiday Ornaments

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

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

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Idea Lab: Marshmallow Warfare

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12

Put your engineering skills to the test as you design, build, and improve your best catapult! Start with a basic model, then level up your launcher to see how your marshmallows can fly!

For ages 5 - 12.

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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens
Event Details:

Put your engineering skills to the test as you design, build, and improve your best catapult! Start with a basic model, then level up your launcher to see how your marshmallows can fly!

For ages 5 - 12.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

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Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Games & Gaming, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Play Dungeons and Dragons with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Lisa Lowdermilk! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play Dungeons and Dragons with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Lisa Lowdermilk! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required.

Disclaimer(s)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

Tween: Fall Sensory Bottles

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Children's Activity Room at East Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Engage your senses this season by creating a themed sensory bottle. In this hands-on activity, tweens will create a seasonal sensory bottle capturing soothing sights, colors, and movements in a mesmerizing display.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engage your senses this season by creating a themed sensory bottle. In this hands-on activity, tweens will create a seasonal sensory bottle capturing soothing sights, colors, and movements in a mesmerizing display.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit!