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This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 9:45am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. 

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. 

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.

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 "Family" group

Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
East Children's Activity/Story Rooms at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

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

Business Help - Office Hours

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: B5 at Library 21c
Event Type:
Business, Nonprofits, & Law
Age Group:
Adult

Do you need help with a business plan, market research, or just want to discuss your business idea? Stop in for open hours to discuss anything on your mind related to business! 

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: B5
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Business, Nonprofits, & Law
Event Details:

Do you need help with a business plan, market research, or just want to discuss your business idea? Stop in for open hours to discuss anything on your mind related to business! 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. 

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. 

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.

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

Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.     

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.

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 "Family" group

Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
East Children's Activity/Story Rooms at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

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

​Storytime​

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8

​Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

​Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

​Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Kids, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1-2, and their parents or caregivers.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1-2, and their parents or caregivers.

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.

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 "Family" group

Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers.

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.

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

Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8

​​Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers. ​ 

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

​​Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers. ​ 

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! 

 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group

Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8

​​Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers. ​ 

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Storytimes & Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

​​Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers. ​ 

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! 

 

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

Virtual Author Visits - Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch

Tuesday, February 24, 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
Event Details:
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Silver Key Service Extension

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

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

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Homeschool: Optical Illusions

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Community Meeting Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

Your mind is playing tricks on you! Learn about the science behind some common optical illusions, make your own optical illusions, and learn tricks to amaze your friends. Ages 5 – 12. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your mind is playing tricks on you! Learn about the science behind some common optical illusions, make your own optical illusions, and learn tricks to amaze your friends. Ages 5 – 12. 

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! 

 

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

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor
Event Details:

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Speak English Group

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
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: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
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 "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Homeschool: Terrific Tangrams

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family

Learn about Tangrams (classic Chinese shape puzzles) through a story about a triangle on a quest where listeners follow along and make the geometrical configurations with their own set of polygons, and other engaging activities.

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

Learn about Tangrams (classic Chinese shape puzzles) through a story about a triangle on a quest where listeners follow along and make the geometrical configurations with their own set of polygons, and other engaging activities.

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

Planning Your Garden

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Unlock your garden's full potential! Learn how to choose the right plants, maximize your space, and optimize your planting schedule for a thriving garden.

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Unlock your garden's full potential! Learn how to choose the right plants, maximize your space, and optimize your planting schedule for a thriving garden.

This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group

​Idea Lab: Eric Carle Collages ​

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12

​​Create a collage in the recognizable style of Eric Carle’s books. Which one might inspire you? Ages 5 – 12. ​ 

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

​​Create a collage in the recognizable style of Eric Carle’s books. Which one might inspire you? Ages 5 – 12. ​ 

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 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

Math Tutoring

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Adults, Intergenerational, Kids, Teen, Tutoring, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, 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-serve basis. ​ 

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult
Event Type: Adults, Intergenerational, Kids, Teen, Tutoring, 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-serve basis. ​ 

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 "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 "Family" group

Paws to Read

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
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.

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
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! 

 

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 "Family" group

Paws to Read

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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 our of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read Therapy dogs.

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 our 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! 

 

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group

Tween Tabletop Role Playing Games

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Children's Activity Room at East Library
Event Type:
Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Join us for a tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG)! Create your own hero and explore new worlds in this interactive roleplaying experience.

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

Join us for a tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG)! Create your own hero and explore new worlds in this interactive roleplaying experience.

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

Speak English Group

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Foreign Language
Age Group:
Adult

This group is an informal English language conversation group for adults who speak some English. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Foreign Language
Event Details:

This group is an informal English language conversation group for adults who speak some English. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.