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Lego Build

Wednesday, January 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

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 "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Protection Order Class

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Class, Law
Age Group:
16-24, Adult, Senior

Colorado Legal Services will provide a general overview on Civil Protection Orders in Colorado. They will discuss when these orders may or may not be necessary.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Law
Registration Required
Event Details:

Colorado Legal Services will provide a general overview on Civil Protection Orders in Colorado. They will discuss when these orders may or may not be necessary.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Cheyenne Mountain Book Group

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Authors & Book Groups, Live Indoor, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. This month we will be reading [book title (link to catalog)].
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Authors & Book Groups, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:
Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. This month we will be reading [book title (link to catalog)].
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Book Swap

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Penrose Pine Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Bring your clean, gently used adult fiction and nonfiction books and swap them for new-to-you titles! Please only bring adult titles published within the last five years.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Pine Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Bring your clean, gently used adult fiction and nonfiction books and swap them for new-to-you titles! Please only bring adult titles published within the last five years.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Aspen Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! 

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computers & Tech, 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! 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Library 21c Fiber Arts Group

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

NorthStar Computer Series: Computer Basics

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Learning Lab at East Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

The digital world can feel overwhelming to all of us. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using computers. The class assumes no prior knowledge of computers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

The digital world can feel overwhelming to all of us. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using computers. The class assumes no prior knowledge of computers.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Speak English Group

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults
Age Group:
Adult

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.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, 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 practice English.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Device Drop-In Help

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between [program time], and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between [program time], and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Penrose Perk

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Enjoy a beverage and learn about Library resources. 

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a beverage and learn about Library resources. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Device Drop-In Help

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ruth Holley Adult Education Office at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 1:00-2:00pm, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Office
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 1:00-2:00pm, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

DIY Body Care for Every Body: Scrub Goodbye to Skin Care Chemicals

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Adults, Class
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Scrub goodbye to skin care chemicals and learn fun, easy do it - yourself body care using oils, foods and everyday ingredients at home. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Scrub goodbye to skin care chemicals and learn fun, easy do it - yourself body care using oils, foods and everyday ingredients at home. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Sewing for Seniors: Level 1

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Intergenerational, Maker Crafts, Makerspace, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

If you are sewing for the first time or for the first time in a long time, come learn the basics on the sewing machines in PPLD’s makerspaces. Gain new skills, get refreshers on existing skills, or test out new machines.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Intergenerational, Maker Crafts, Makerspace, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you are sewing for the first time or for the first time in a long time, come learn the basics on the sewing machines in PPLD’s makerspaces. Gain new skills, get refreshers on existing skills, or test out new machines.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hour any time between 3 and 4 p.m. and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hour any time between 3 and 4 p.m. and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

This event is in the "All" group

LEGO Build

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Adults, 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. 

Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, 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)

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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Soup Blend Workshop

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East F1 at East Library
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​As winter approaches, nothing is as soothing as a warm cup of soup! Join us for a dry- ingredient blending workshop and explore your culinary imagination as you create a unique soup blend to enjoy at home. All supplies will be provided.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

​As winter approaches, nothing is as soothing as a warm cup of soup! Join us for a dry- ingredient blending workshop and explore your culinary imagination as you create a unique soup blend to enjoy at home. All supplies will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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 "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

Drop-In Watercolor

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Come to Old Colorado City Library and experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session!

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come to Old Colorado City Library and experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session!

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

Seed Saturdays!

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Adults
Age Group:
All

Stop by the seed library, inside Manitou Springs Library for free wildflower seeds and resources about native species & pollinators.

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the seed library, inside Manitou Springs Library for free wildflower seeds and resources about native species & pollinators.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "All" group

Winter Movie Marathon

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Kids, Games & Movies, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Family, All

Join us for an all-ages winter movie marathon.

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, All
Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Kids, Games & Movies, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for an all-ages winter movie marathon.

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! 

 

This event is in the "All" group

Lego Build

Monday, January 12, 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

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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Device Drop-In Help

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sand Creek Conference Room at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 11am and 12pm, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 11am and 12pm, and our staff can assist you. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Device Drop-In Help

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East F1 at East Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 2-3pm,  and our staff can assist you. 

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 2-3pm,  and our staff can assist you. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Device Drop-In Help

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fountain Study Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., and our staff can assist you. 

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In Hours any time between 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., and our staff can assist you. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Virtual Author Visits - The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program