This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c Event Type: Teen Age Group: Teen Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limited to 20 each week. Registration is required. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Sep 22 2026 Tue Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club 5:30pm–7:45pm Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center Age Group: Teen Event Type: Teen Registration Required Event Details: Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limited to 20 each week. Registration is required.
This event is in the "16-24" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Senior" group Evening Yoga Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen Age Group: 16-24, Adult, Senior Join us for this weekly Vinyasa Flow/Power Vinyasa yoga class led by yoga instructor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels. View Details This event is in the "16-24" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Senior" group Sep 22 2026 Tue Evening Yoga 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Venue Age Group: 16-24, Adult, Senior Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen Event Details: Join us for this weekly Vinyasa Flow/Power Vinyasa yoga class led by yoga instructor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels.
This event is in the "All" group Lego Build Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Kids, Seniors, Teen, Tweens Age Group: All Engineering your best LEGO creation and completing LEGO challenges are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using the Library’s LEGO resources. Join us for creative fun! All ages welcome. View Details This event is in the "All" group Sep 23 2026 Wed Lego Build 3:30pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Fountain Library Room: Fountain Meeting Room Age Group: All Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Kids, Seniors, Teen, Tweens Event Details: Engineering your best LEGO creation and completing LEGO challenges are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using the Library’s LEGO resources. Join us for creative fun! All ages welcome. 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!
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Math Tutoring Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c Event Type: Kids, Teen, Tweens Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 23 2026 Wed Math Tutoring 3:30pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult Event Type: Kids, 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Dungeons and Dragons Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen Age Group: Teen Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world’s greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 13-18. Space is limited to 5 participants. Registration required. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Sep 24 2026 Thu Teen Dungeons and Dragons 5:00pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Penrose Library Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room Age Group: Teen Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen Registration Required Event Details: Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world’s greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 13-18. Space is limited to 5 participants. Registration 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Dungeons and Dragons Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm East Teen Center (ETC) A & B at East Library Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen Age Group: Teen Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 13 - 18. Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration required. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Sep 24 2026 Thu Teen Dungeons and Dragons 5:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: East Library Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B Age Group: Teen Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen Registration Required Event Details: Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 13 - 18. Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration 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.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "16-24" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Senior" group This event is in the "Family" group LEGO Build Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Kids, Seniors, Teen, Tweens Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, 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! All ages are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "16-24" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Senior" group This event is in the "Family" group Sep 26 2026 Sat LEGO Build 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Children's Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Kids, Seniors, Teen, 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! All ages are welcome. 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!
This event is in the "All" group Lego Build Monday, September 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Calhan Meeting Room at Calhan Library Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Kids, Seniors, Teen, Tweens Age Group: All Engineering your best LEGO creation and completing LEGO challenges are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using the Library’s LEGO resources. Join us for creative fun! Al View Details This event is in the "All" group Sep 28 2026 Mon Lego Build 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Calhan Library Room: Calhan Meeting Room Age Group: All Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Kids, Seniors, Teen, Tweens Event Details: Engineering your best LEGO creation and completing LEGO challenges are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using the Library’s LEGO resources. Join us for creative fun! Al 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!
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c Event Type: Teen Age Group: Teen Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limited to 20 each week. Registration is required. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Sep 29 2026 Tue Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club 5:30pm–7:45pm Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center Age Group: Teen Event Type: Teen Registration Required Event Details: Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limited to 20 each week. Registration is required.
This event is in the "16-24" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Senior" group Evening Yoga Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen Age Group: 16-24, Adult, Senior Join us for this weekly Vinyasa Flow/Power Vinyasa yoga class led by yoga instructor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels. View Details This event is in the "16-24" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Senior" group Sep 29 2026 Tue Evening Yoga 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Venue Age Group: 16-24, Adult, Senior Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen Event Details: Join us for this weekly Vinyasa Flow/Power Vinyasa yoga class led by yoga instructor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Math Tutoring Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c Event Type: Kids, Teen, Tweens Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 30 2026 Wed Math Tutoring 3:30pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult Event Type: Kids, 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Dungeons and Dragons Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm East Teen Center (ETC) A & B at East Library Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen Age Group: Teen Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 13 - 18. Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration required. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Oct 1 2026 Thu Teen Dungeons and Dragons 5:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: East Library Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B Age Group: Teen Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen Registration Required Event Details: Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 13 - 18. Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Advisory Board Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library Event Type: Teen Age Group: Teen Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Oct 3 2026 Sat Teen Advisory Board 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room Age Group: Teen Event Type: Teen Event Details: Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library!
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Craft Group Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen Age Group: Teen Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 2:00-3:00pm. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Oct 3 2026 Sat Teen Craft Group 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room Age Group: Teen Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen Event Details: Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 2:00-3:00pm.
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Craft Group Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen Age Group: Teen Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on first and third Mondays at 5pm. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Oct 5 2026 Mon Teen Craft Group 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Monument Library Room: Monument Meeting Room Age Group: Teen Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen Event Details: Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on first and third Mondays at 5pm.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "16-24" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Senior" group This event is in the "Family" group Drop-in Watercolor Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Intergenerational, Teen, Tweens Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family 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! View Details This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "16-24" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Senior" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 6 2026 Tue Drop-in Watercolor 3:30pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Fountain Library Room: Fountain Meeting Room Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Intergenerational, 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!
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c Event Type: Teen Age Group: Teen Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limited to 20 each week. Registration is required. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Oct 6 2026 Tue Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club 5:30pm–7:45pm Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center Age Group: Teen Event Type: Teen Registration Required Event Details: Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limited to 20 each week. Registration is required.
This event is in the "16-24" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Senior" group Evening Yoga Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen Age Group: 16-24, Adult, Senior Join us for this weekly Vinyasa Flow/Power Vinyasa yoga class led by yoga instructor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels. View Details This event is in the "16-24" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Senior" group Oct 6 2026 Tue Evening Yoga 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Venue Age Group: 16-24, Adult, Senior Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen Event Details: Join us for this weekly Vinyasa Flow/Power Vinyasa yoga class led by yoga instructor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels.
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Craft Group Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Penrose Teen Space at Penrose Library Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen Age Group: Teen Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Oct 7 2026 Wed Teen Craft Group 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Penrose Library Room: Penrose Teen Space Age Group: Teen Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen Event Details: Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Math Tutoring Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c Event Type: Kids, Teen, Tweens Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 7 2026 Wed Math Tutoring 3:30pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult Event Type: Kids, 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.
This event is in the "All" group Lego Build Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Kids, Seniors, Teen, Tweens Age Group: All Engineering your best LEGO creation and completing LEGO challenges are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using the Library’s LEGO resources. Join us for creative fun! A View Details This event is in the "All" group Oct 7 2026 Wed Lego Build 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: High Prairie Library Room: High Prairie Meeting Room Age Group: All Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Kids, Seniors, Teen, Tweens Event Details: Engineering your best LEGO creation and completing LEGO challenges are only some of the possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using the Library’s LEGO resources. Join us for creative fun! A 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!
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Advisory Board Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library Event Type: Teen Age Group: Teen Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! You will earn volunteer hours by attending meetings and working on projects for the Library, and engage in leadership development opportunities. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Oct 8 2026 Thu Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Monument Library Room: Monument Meeting Room Age Group: Teen Event Type: Teen Registration Required Event Details: Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! You will earn volunteer hours by attending meetings and working on projects for the Library, and engage in leadership development opportunities.
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Dungeons and Dragons Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen Age Group: Teen Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world’s greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 13-18. Space is limited to 5 participants. Registration required. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Oct 8 2026 Thu Teen Dungeons and Dragons 5:00pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Penrose Library Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room Age Group: Teen Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen Registration Required Event Details: Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world’s greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 13-18. Space is limited to 5 participants. Registration 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Dungeons and Dragons Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm East Teen Center (ETC) A & B at East Library Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen Age Group: Teen Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 13 - 18. Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration required. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Oct 8 2026 Thu Teen Dungeons and Dragons 5:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: East Library Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B Age Group: Teen Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen Registration Required Event Details: Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 13 - 18. Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration 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.
