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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 "Family" group

Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Pumpkins, Polka Dots, and Patterns

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Community Meeting Room at East Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family

Explore the magical works of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, easily spotted for her use of polka dots!

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

Explore the magical works of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, easily spotted for her use of polka dots!

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

Pan-tastic Magnetic Boards

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
East Make at East Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Get crafty with us as we transform a pizza pan into a personalized and decorated magnet board for your home. These magnet boards are perfect for organizing your space or adding a personal touch to your home decor.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get crafty with us as we transform a pizza pan into a personalized and decorated magnet board for your home. These magnet boards are perfect for organizing your space or adding a personal touch to your home decor.

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

Graffiti Tees

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Have you ever seen tie-dye on a black t-shirt?

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen
Event Details:

Have you ever seen tie-dye on a black t-shirt?

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 "Tween 9-12" group

Tween: Fall Sensory Bottles

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Engage your senses this season by creating a themed sensory bottle. In this hands-on activity, tweens will create a seasonal sensory bottle capturing soothing sights, colors, and movements in a mesmerizing display.  

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Tweens
Event Details:

Engage your senses this season by creating a themed sensory bottle. In this hands-on activity, tweens will create a seasonal sensory bottle capturing soothing sights, colors, and movements in a mesmerizing display.  

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
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

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

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!

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors, 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 "Kids 0-5" group

Create and Play

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Creative and playful adventures with art for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy.   

 

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

Creative and playful adventures with art for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy.   

 

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

Pan-Tastic Magnetic Boards

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Calhan Meeting Room at Calhan Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Get crafty with us as we transform a pizza pan into a personalized and decorated magnet board for your home. These magnet boards are perfect for organizing your space or adding a personal touch to your home decor.

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

Get crafty with us as we transform a pizza pan into a personalized and decorated magnet board for your home. These magnet boards are perfect for organizing your space or adding a personal touch to your home decor.

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

Infinity Mirrors

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Have you ever looked into a mirror and felt like there is an endless expanse just beyond the glass? If so, you are probably looking at an infinity mirror! Join us as we create a light-up mirror that has an optical illusion inside!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever looked into a mirror and felt like there is an endless expanse just beyond the glass? If so, you are probably looking at an infinity mirror! Join us as we create a light-up mirror that has an optical illusion inside!

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

Art for Older Adults

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Library Explorers, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Art for Older Adults inspires a sense of self-reliance for older adults, even when the participant is somewhat reliant on a partner to help with materials use.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Library Explorers, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art for Older Adults inspires a sense of self-reliance for older adults, even when the participant is somewhat reliant on a partner to help with materials use.

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

 Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Pumpkins, Polka Dots, and Patterns

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen

Explore the magical works of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, easily spotted for her use of polka dots!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the magical works of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, easily spotted for her use of polka dots!

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.

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
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

Clay Exploration: Holiday Ornaments

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

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

Manitou Springs Library Fiber Arts Group

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters.

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Seniors
Event Details:

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters.

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

Create and Play

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Creative and playful adventures with art for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy.   

 

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

Creative and playful adventures with art for children ages 1 – 5 and their parents or caregivers. Be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy.   

 

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

Graffiti Tee's

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Have you ever seen tie-dye on a black t-shirt? Join us to learn reverse tie-dye techniques while creating a colorful t-shirt to take home yourself or for a friend!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever seen tie-dye on a black t-shirt? Join us to learn reverse tie-dye techniques while creating a colorful t-shirt to take home yourself or for a friend!

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

Autumn Wreaths

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Join us for a fun and festive crafting session as we create unique and beautiful autumn wreaths! All supplies will be provided. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and festive crafting session as we create unique and beautiful autumn wreaths! All supplies will be provided. 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Art Inspiration

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Studios
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided.

Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free program.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Studios
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided.

Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free program.

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 "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

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Come to High Prairie 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!

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come to High Prairie 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 "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

Clay Exploration: Holiday Ornaments

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

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

Manitou Springs Library Fiber Arts Group

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters.

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Community Public, Seniors
Event Details:

Interesting in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your fabric arts projects and socialize with other crafters.

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 Painting

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Class, Studios, Seniors, Teen
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Come to Old Colorado City 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!

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, Arts & Crafts, Class, Studios, Seniors, Teen
Event Details:

Come to Old Colorado City 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

3D Printer Badging and Modeling for Seniors: Level 1

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Start your 3D printing and designing journey with PPLD! Learn your way around the Prusa 3D printers available in the PPLD makerspaces and find out how to create and print custom projects using Printables, a free online 3D design resource.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start your 3D printing and designing journey with PPLD! Learn your way around the Prusa 3D printers available in the PPLD makerspaces and find out how to create and print custom projects using Printables, a free online 3D design resource.

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.  

Creative space badges: Your completed badges will be added to your library card. If you don’t have a library card, you can sign up online or in person at any Library location. Join us and start making today!

This program uses third party software. PPLD is not affiliated with the company that owns it is not responsible for its content.

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

Tween: Fall Sensory Bottles

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Children's Activity Room at East Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Engage your senses this season by creating a themed sensory bottle. In this hands-on activity, tweens will create a seasonal sensory bottle capturing soothing sights, colors, and movements in a mesmerizing display.

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

Engage your senses this season by creating a themed sensory bottle. In this hands-on activity, tweens will create a seasonal sensory bottle capturing soothing sights, colors, and movements in a mesmerizing display.

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: Nature Wands

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Turn nature into art by designing a handcrafted nature wand! Young artists will weave, wrap, and decorate their project using a variety of natural and man-made materials.  

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Tweens
Event Details:

Turn nature into art by designing a handcrafted nature wand! Young artists will weave, wrap, and decorate their project using a variety of natural and man-made materials.  

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

Scrap Exchange with Who Gives a Scrap

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Arts & Crafts, Live Indoor
Age Group:
All

In collaboration with Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center, we are hosting an arts, craft, and hobby material exchange!

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Live Indoor
Event Details:

In collaboration with Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Center, we are hosting an arts, craft, and hobby material exchange!