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PAWS to Read

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Calhan Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to Bowie, our Canine Good Citizen certified dog.   The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items suc...

Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to Bowie, our Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Mobile Earth and Space Observatory

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
East Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Live Outdoor, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Details:

The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory is coming to PPLD for Summer Adventure! MESO is a “science center on wheels" with hands-on educational and research activities focused on ear...

Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Live Outdoor, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory is coming to PPLD for Summer Adventure!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center to learn more about these amazing creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago! For ages 0-12.  If your group has ...

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center to learn more about these amazing creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago! For ages 0-12. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier (3rd-6th Grade)

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Library
Event Type:
Author, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Library Adventurers Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Register here! Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the b...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Type: Author, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Library Adventurers Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs, Virtual Program
Event Details:
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Idea Lab: Lego Build

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manitou Classroom at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources...

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! For ages 5 - 12.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Laser Club

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly laser engraver club meeting at the Sand Creek Makerspace! This informal drop-in program is designed for all skill levels. Never used the makerspace before? ...

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly laser engraver club meeting at the Sand Creek Makerspace! This informal drop-in program is designed for all skill levels. Never used the makerspace before?

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: A Fine-Feathered Adventure 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Magic Dave embarks on a birdwatching adventure to discover some incredible birds!  Unfortunately, Platy the Platypus has other plans, as he attempts to disrupt the adventure i...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Magic Dave embarks on a birdwatching adventure to discover some incredible birds!  Unfortunately, Platy the Platypus has other plans, as he attempts to disrupt the adven

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Mobile Earth and Space Observatory

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Live Outdoor, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Details:

The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory is coming to PPLD for Summer Adventure! MESO is a “science center on wheels" with hands-on educational and research activities focused on ear...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Live Outdoor, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory is coming to PPLD for Summer Adventure!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: Cool Science

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Manitou Hagnauer Gallery at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join educators from Cool Science to learn about and experience the science of super cold temperatures of dry ice and liquid nitrogen. Then, enjoy a super cold treat! For ages 0-12....

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Hagnauer Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join educators from Cool Science to learn about and experience the science of super cold temperatures of dry ice and liquid nitrogen. Then, enjoy a super cold treat!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: A Fine-Feathered Adventure 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Magic Dave embarks on a birdwatching adventure to discover some incredible birds!  Unfortunately, Platy the Platypus has other plans, as he attempts to disrupt the adventure i...

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Magic Dave embarks on a birdwatching adventure to discover some incredible birds!  Unfortunately, Platy the Platypus has other plans, as he attempts to disrupt the adven

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Laser Badging & Design Level 1: Notebooks

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
East Make at East Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Don't coast on the laser! Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom notebook designs to...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Don't coast on the laser! Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom notebook designs to engrave and cut. No previous experience required.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Sewing Level 1: Roll-Up Case

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a basic roll-up case using a sewing machine. No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided by P...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a basic roll-up case using a sewing machine.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Coding Series: Music and Sound

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manitou Community Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Learn to code in Scratch! In this introductory course from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding. Students ...

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Learn to code in Scratch! In this introductory course from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library 21c: Children's Floor at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!   We know there are all kinds of kids with all ...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Kids can practice readi

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: Turning Pointe Dance

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmer Lake Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Outdoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Come join Turning Pointe Dance and get those wiggles out! Bring your dancing shoes and come ready to play as teachers show you some cool new ways to move your body! For ages 0-12.&...

Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Outdoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Come join Turning Pointe Dance and get those wiggles out! Bring your dancing shoes and come ready to play as teachers show you some cool new ways to move your body!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Idea Lab: Inspirational Art

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Inspire yourself with an original inspirational painting. For ages 5-12. If your group has more than 10 children, please e-mail SHickle@ppld.org two weeks in advance o...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Inspire yourself with an original inspirational painting. For ages 5-12.

If your group has more than 10 children, please e-mail SHickle@ppld.org two weeks in advance of your visit or program participation.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Camp Half-Blood Trivia

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Are you a Percy Jackson superfan? Test your knowledge in this trivia competition! Ages 9-18. 

Required
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you a Percy Jackson superfan? Test your knowledge in this trivia competition! Ages 9-18. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Dungeons and Dragons Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Erica! New members are always welcome and no experience is required. Ages 9-12.   Sensory Accommodat...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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

New members are always welcome and no experience is required. Ages 9-12.

 

Sensory Accommodations Kit Description:

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Adventure Party

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fountain Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Join us at Aga Park to celebrate the reading, activities, and learning families did during the summer! Enjoy Katherine Dines and her Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® Music and experience tradition...

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us at Aga Park to celebrate the reading, activities, and learning families did during the summer!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockrimmon Meeting Room at Rockrimmon Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources...

Required
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Family Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! For ages 5 - 12. Registration please.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: West African Storytelling, Drumming, and Percussion

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
OL - Off Site at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join Dr. Wanda and Ron Cousar to learn the origins of cultural norms from the 16th century to the present through stories for children and families. Engage with the songs, dances, ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: OL - Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join Dr. Wanda and Ron Cousar to learn the origins of cultural norms from the 16th century to the present through stories for children and families.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Camp Half Blood Trivia

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Teen Center (ETC) A & B at East Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Are you a Percy Jackson superfan? Test your knowledge in this trivia competition! Ages 9-18.

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
Are you a Percy Jackson superfan? Test your knowledge in this trivia competition! Ages 9-18.
This event is in the "All" group.

Ice Cream Social

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East George Fellows Park at East Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Celebrate summer with a pre-packaged ice cream treat. While supplies last.

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East George Fellows Park
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Celebrate summer with a pre-packaged ice cream treat. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: Cool Science

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Penrose Columbine at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Join educators from Cool Science to learn about and experience the science of super cold temperatures of dry ice and liquid nitrogen. Then, enjoy a super cold treat!  If yo...

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join educators from Cool Science to learn about and experience the science of super cold temperatures of dry ice and liquid nitrogen.