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NorthStar Computer Series: Computer Basics 1

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

  Computer Basics 1   Participants will learn to recognize common parts of different computers and their purposes, check if the computer is connected&n...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computer Classes, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
 

Computer Basics 1

 

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

Paper Marbling

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Using shaving cream and a few other supplies, we will create one-of-a-kind notecards, greeting cards, and stationery. All supplies will be provided. Offered as part of the Winter A...

Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Using shaving cream and a few other supplies, we will create one-of-a-kind notecards, greeting cards, and stationery. All supplies will be provided. Offered as part of the Winter Adult Reading Program. Registration required.

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

Cheyenne Mountain Book Group

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 PM. This month we will be reading [book title (link to catalog)]. Book groups are open to everyo...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:
Join us for a monthly book group that meets the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 PM. 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.

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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!  Registration is not required.  Please brin...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, 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.

Speak English Group

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults
Age Group:
Adult
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 practic...

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 "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Cooking Class: Cream of Roasted Asparagus Soup

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Library 21c: Kitchen at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Cream of Roasted Asparagus Soup recipe. In this class, you will learn about seaso...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Cream of Roasted Asparagus Soup recipe.

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

Building Healthy and Delicious Meals

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Penrose Columbine A at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Class, Cooking
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Let’s get back to the basics! Discover the importance of getting off the blood sugar roller coaster using high-quality proteins, fats, and carbohydrates to build healthy & deli...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Class, Cooking
Event Details:

Let’s get back to the basics! Discover the importance of getting off the blood sugar roller coaster using high-quality proteins, fats, and carbohydrates to build healthy & delicious meals. Together we'll make meal planning easy! 

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

Drop-in Art

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Got an artistic itch to scratch but not a lot of time? Join us for a 90-minute drop-in painting program. We provide the canvases, acrylic paint, and brushes. You bring the inspirat...

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Event Details:

Got an artistic itch to scratch but not a lot of time? Join us for a 90-minute drop-in painting program. We provide the canvases, acrylic paint, and brushes. You bring the inspiration. Offered as part of the Winter Adult Reading Program.

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

Movie Matinee - Grease (1978)

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Movie
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Movie Matinee that meets the first Friday of the month at 2:00 PM. This month, we will be watching Grease (1978). No registration required.

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Movie
Event Details:
Join us for our monthly Movie Matinee that meets the first Friday of the month at 2:00 PM. This month, we will be watching Grease (1978).
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Birds of the Pikes Peak Region

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Adults, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join wildlife biologist and author Joe LaFleur for an audio-visual presentation about how to identify local common birds during the spring season. After the presentation, Joe will ...

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational, Seniors
Event Details:

Join wildlife biologist and author Joe LaFleur for an audio-visual presentation about how to identify local common birds during the spring season. After the presentation, Joe will have his books and DVDs available for purchase. 

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

Senior Chats

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Staying social can become harder as we get older, but it is not impossible. Join us at Senior Chats! This informal gathering for seniors offers information sharing, networking, and...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Staying social can become harder as we get older, but it is not impossible. Join us at Senior Chats!

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

German Conversation Group

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

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

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

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

Cheyenne Mountain Mystery Book Club

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us to discuss mysteries! This book club is patron-led. 

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us to discuss mysteries! This book club is patron-led. 

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Cooking Class: Choux Pastry

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: Kitchen at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Choux Pastry recipe. In this class, you will learn about seasonal cooking, how to...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Chilly weather got you down? Warm up in the kitchen and join us to make a delicious and comforting Choux Pastry recipe.

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

Library Scented Candles

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Celebrate the Winter Adult Reading Program by bringing the cozy smell of books, libraries, and winter reading home with you! All supplies will be provided for you to make your own ...

Required
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Celebrate the Winter Adult Reading Program by bringing the cozy smell of books, libraries, and winter reading home with you! All supplies will be provided for you to make your own scented candle.

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

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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-moder...

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 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults
Age Group:
Adult
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 practic...

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

Tea Blend Workshop

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adults
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us to learn about and experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create personalize tea blends. Take your custom tea blend home and enjoy. Offered as part of the ...

Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us to learn about and experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create personalize tea blends. Take your custom tea blend home and enjoy. Offered as part of the Winter Adult Reading Program. Registration required.

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

Device Drop-In Help

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East F1 at East Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computer Classes, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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! Registration is not required.  Please bring po...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computer Classes, 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.

Virtual Author Visits: Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective - In Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Link to the information page on Library Speakers Consortium.You’re invited to a riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Author, Seniors, Virtual Program
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Researching African American Ancestors (virtual genealogy class)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Researching your African American ancestors can be a challenging, yet rewarding, process. In addition to research strategies, this class will cover how to use both traditional and ...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Genealogy, History, Seniors, Virtual Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 97
Event Details:

Researching your African American ancestors can be a challenging, yet rewarding, process.

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

Evening Yoga

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors, Teen
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Senior
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. Please bring a mat or towel and a...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Teen, 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 "Adult" group.

VIRTUAL LENA Start Tuesday Evenings

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Adults, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

8-week LENA Start series for parents with children ages 0-32 months. 

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

8-week LENA Start series for parents with children ages 0-32 months. 

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

Yoga Flow

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement. The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next. Perfect for beginners but le...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Live Indoor, Seniors
Event Details:

A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement. The practice introduces traditional yoga sequences where one pose "flows" into the next.