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Storytime

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
East Children's Activity/Story Rooms at East Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Family

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

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:

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

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

​Baby Time​

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Penrose Aspen/Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Kids, Storytimes & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

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

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, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session. ​ 

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

Library Explorers

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Library Explorers, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​ Library Explorers gives adults with differing physical and developmental abilities the opportunity to enjoy accessible Library programs that fit their abilities and individual needs.  

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

​ Library Explorers gives adults with differing physical and developmental abilities the opportunity to enjoy accessible Library programs that fit their abilities and individual needs.  

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Northstar Computer Series

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult

The digital world can feel overwhelming to all of us. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using computers. The class assumes no prior knowledge of computers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

The digital world can feel overwhelming to all of us. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of using computers. The class assumes no prior knowledge of computers.

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

Toddler Time​

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain 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.​ Please note, this program lasts 20 minutes.

Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain 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.​ Please note, this program lasts 20 minutes.

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

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie 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: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie 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.

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

Art for Older Adults

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Intergenerational, Library Explorers, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Intergenerational, Library Explorers, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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: Faux Glass Art Sculpture

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Class, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen

Inspired by glass artist Dale Chihuly, artists will create vibrant faux glass art that really pops! Students will design an individual sculpture then contribute to a collaborative installation for the Homeschool Art Show.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Class, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inspired by glass artist Dale Chihuly, artists will create vibrant faux glass art that really pops! Students will design an individual sculpture then contribute to a collaborative installation for the Homeschool Art Show.

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

Idea Lab: Air-Dried Clay Mosaics

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Family Library Programs, Kids, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12

​​Unleash your creativity to make a one-of-a-kind mosaic using air-dried clay and seeds. Ages 5 – 12.​ 

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

​​Unleash your creativity to make a one-of-a-kind mosaic using air-dried clay and seeds. 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 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

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ruth Holley 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 loveable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs. ​ 

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
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 loveable 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 "Teen" group

Teen Craft Group

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on the second Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Event Details:

​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on the second Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Tween Library Squad

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Gain new skills, share your ideas, and make new friends - all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the library.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Tweens
Event Details:

Gain new skills, share your ideas, and make new friends - all while having fun! We want to learn from the experts (you!) what programs and events tweens want to see at the library.

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: Escape Room: Prevail Through the Oregon Trail

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Penrose Children's Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Tweens
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

The journey west along the Oregon Trail is an arduous one. This morning, a member of your wagon team was bitten by a snake! The antidote is locked in a box. Can you get it before it’s too late?

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

The journey west along the Oregon Trail is an arduous one. This morning, a member of your wagon team was bitten by a snake! The antidote is locked in a box. Can you get it before it’s too late?

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 "All" group

Friends of PPLD-Book Sale Members Night

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Friends of PPLD
Age Group:
All

Friends of PPLD-Book Sale Members Night
Friends members only. Friends memberships are available at the door or at https://bit.ly/FPPLD-Dues

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: All
Event Type: Friends of PPLD
Event Details:

Friends of PPLD-Book Sale Members Night
Friends members only. Friends memberships are available at the door or at https://bit.ly/FPPLD-Dues

This event is in the "All" group

Friends of PPLD-Book Sale Members Night

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
East Children's Activity Room at East Library
Event Type:
Friends of PPLD
Age Group:
All

Friends of PPLD-Book Sale Members Night
Friends members only. Friends memberships are available at the door or at https://bit.ly/FPPLD-Dues

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Friends of PPLD
Event Details:

Friends of PPLD-Book Sale Members Night
Friends members only. Friends memberships are available at the door or at https://bit.ly/FPPLD-Dues

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teen

Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! You will earn volunteer hours by attending meetings and working on projects for the Library, and engage in leadership development opportunities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! You will earn volunteer hours by attending meetings and working on projects for the Library, and engage in leadership development opportunities.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Penrose Aspen Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Games & Gaming, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

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 13-18. Space is limited to 5 participants. Registration required.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen
Registration Required
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 13-18. Space is limited to 5 participants. 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Repair Café

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library 21c: Venue at Library 21c
Event Type:
Makerspace, Science & Math
Age Group:
Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior

​​Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Café!  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace, Science & Math
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Café!  

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Teen Center (ETC) A & B at East Library
Event Type:
Games & Gaming, Teen
Age Group:
Teen

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 13 - 18. Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen
Registration Required
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 13 - 18. Space is limited to 15 participants. 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

Device Drop-in Help

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Penrose Aspen Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Adults, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! 

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Computers & Tech, 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 "All" group

Friends of PPLD-Book Sale Members Hours

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Community/ Annex at East Library
Event Type:
Friends of PPLD
Age Group:
All

Friends of PPLD-Book Sale Members Hours
Friends members only. Friends memberships are available at the door or at https://bit.ly/FPPLD-Dues

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: All
Event Type: Friends of PPLD
Event Details:

Friends of PPLD-Book Sale Members Hours
Friends members only. Friends memberships are available at the door or at https://bit.ly/FPPLD-Dues

This event is in the "All" group

Friends of PPLD-Book Sale Members Hours

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Children's Activity Room at East Library
Event Type:
Friends of PPLD
Age Group:
All

Friends of PPLD-Book Sale Members Hours
Friends members only. Friends memberships are available at the door or at https://bit.ly/FPPLD-Dues

Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: Friends of PPLD
Event Details:

Friends of PPLD-Book Sale Members Hours
Friends members only. Friends memberships are available at the door or at https://bit.ly/FPPLD-Dues

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

Library 21c Fiber Arts Group

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

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

NorthStar Computer Series: Email Basics

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Learning Lab at East Library
Event Type:
Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Email has become a necessary means of communication to fully engage in our modern world. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of email.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adults, Class, Computers & Tech, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​Email has become a necessary means of communication to fully engage in our modern world. This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of email.