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

Math Tutoring

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
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-served basis. Tutoring i...

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult
Event Type: Teen, 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-served basis. Tutoring is provided free of charge.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Anime Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Teen Center (ETC) A & B at East Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! Some anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Cosplay is welcome! Ages 12 - 18.

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:
Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! Some anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Cosplay is welcome! Ages 12 - 18.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.

Baby Time

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

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

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

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

Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.  We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from s...

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

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. 

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

Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

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

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

Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.  We know there are all kinds of kids with all kinds of needs, so if your child might benefit from s...

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

Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult. 

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

Old Colorado City Book Group

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly book group that meets the fourth Thursday of the month January through October, third Thursdays November and December. This month we will be reading The Women...

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Book Group, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly book group that meets the fourth Thursday of the month January through October, third Thursdays November and December.

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

Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Are you interested in meeting new people, having new experiences, and networking with other homeschool families in the community? If the answer is yes, we invite you to hang out wi...

Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Are you interested in meeting new people, having new experiences, and networking with other homeschool families in the community? If the answer is yes, we invite you to hang out with us.

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.

Paws to Read

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations s...

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Idea Lab: The Big Dig – Learning About Archaeology

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, History, Kids, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Details:

Do you like puzzles and figuring out stories from clues? Do you like digging in dirt and finding things that were lost? Explore these aspects of archaeology in this interactive pro...

Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, History, Kids, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Do you like puzzles and figuring out stories from clues? Do you like digging in dirt and finding things that were lost? Explore these aspects of archaeology in this interactive program! Ages 5 – 12.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 12 - 18. Spa...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons!
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.

French Music Lingua

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Foreign Language, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Details:

Join Barbara Mills from Springs French Music Lingua for a unique, FREE program that teaches French and American Sign Language to children, ages 8 and under, using a ...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Foreign Language, Kids, Live Indoor
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Barbara Mills from Springs French Music Lingua for a unique, FREE program that teaches French and American Sign Language to children, ages 8 and under, using a fun mix of music, movement, art, drama and storytelling.

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

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, January 24, 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, January 24, 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 "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Palmer Lake Community Events at Palmer Lake Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Room: Palmer Lake Community Events
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Family
Event Type: Early Literacy, Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Event Details:

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

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

Family Place Playgroup

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

Join us for a 5-week playgroup where you spend time together, play, make friends, and speak one-on-one with specialists in child development, nutrition, and more. Hosted at PPLD's ...

Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a 5-week playgroup where you spend time together, play, make friends, and speak one-on-one with specialists in child development, nutrition, and more.

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: Tangzhong-Style French Bread

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Library 21c: Kitchen at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, 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 Tangzhong-Style French Bread recipe. In this class, you will learn about seasonal...

Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Kitchen
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Makerspace and Studios, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational, Live Indoor, 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 Tangzhong-Style French Bread recipe.

This event is in the "All" group.

Friends of PPLD Annual Board Meeting

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Library 21c: Western Window Bay at Library 21c
Event Type:
Friends of PPLD
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Friends of PPLD annual membership meeting.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: All
Event Type: Friends of PPLD
Event Details:

Friends of PPLD annual membership meeting.

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

Toddler Time

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Early Literacy, Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Early Literacy, Kids
Event Details:

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

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

Baby Time

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Kids
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Escape Room: Travel to the 80s

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Solve puzzles and open locks to win a prize in this escape room! Welcome back to 1986. Here you will find cutting-edge technology from the 1980s which you will need to use along wi...

Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Solve puzzles and open locks to win a prize in this escape room! Welcome back to 1986.

This event is in the "16-24" group.

Embroider a 3D Printed Charm

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Make at East Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace and Studios, Teen
Age Group:
16-24
Event Details:

Using a mini 3D printed embroidery frame, create a colorful pendant you can use as a necklace, keychain, or other charm. The 3D printed frame and all other supplies will be provide...

Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: 16-24
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace and Studios, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Using a mini 3D printed embroidery frame, create a colorful pendant you can use as a necklace, keychain, or other charm. The 3D printed frame and all other supplies will be provided, so no experience is necessary.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Baby Time

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to he...

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

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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

Baby Time

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
East Children's Story Room at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to he...

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

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.