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This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
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This event is in the "Senior" group

Drop-In Watercolor

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Come to Old Colorado City Library and experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session!

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Event Details:

Come to Old Colorado City Library and experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in 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 "Teen 13-18" group

Colorado Mosaics

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Teen 13-18

As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado, join us in learning the art of mosaics by transforming Colorado icons into stunning artworks! Ages 13 – 18. Registration required. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado, join us in learning the art of mosaics by transforming Colorado icons into stunning artworks! Ages 13 – 18. Registration required. 

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 "Teen 13-18" group

Colorado Mosaics

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ute Pass Community Room at Ute Pass Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording,
Age Group:
Teen 13-18

​As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado, join us in learning the art of mosaics by transforming Colorado icons into stunning artworks! Ages 13 – 18. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording,
Registration Required
Event Details:

​As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado, join us in learning the art of mosaics by transforming Colorado icons into stunning artworks! Ages 13 – 18. 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

Colorado Nature Embroidery

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Meeting Room at Fountain Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Embroider the flora and fauna of Colorado in this basics course celebrating the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado! Create designs inspired by the book The Field Guide to Embroidery by Jessica Kemper. All supplies provided.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embroider the flora and fauna of Colorado in this basics course celebrating the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado! Create designs inspired by the book The Field Guide to Embroidery by Jessica Kemper. All supplies provided.

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

Colorado Nature Embroidery

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Embroider the flora and fauna of Colorado in this basics course celebrating the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado! Create designs inspired by the book The Field Guide to Embroidery by Jessica Kemper. All supplies provided.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embroider the flora and fauna of Colorado in this basics course celebrating the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado! Create designs inspired by the book The Field Guide to Embroidery by Jessica Kemper. All supplies provided.

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 "Tween 9-12" group

Tween: Snack Magnets​

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

​Sculpt something deliciously adorable and create your own mini food-themed magnets using colorful clay. From tiny pizzas to mini donuts, you will shape and decorate your creations before turning them into magnets to take home and display.

Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Event Details:

​Sculpt something deliciously adorable and create your own mini food-themed magnets using colorful clay. From tiny pizzas to mini donuts, you will shape and decorate your creations before turning them into magnets to take home and display.

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 13-18" group

Teen Craft Group

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Calhan Meeting Room at Calhan Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Teen 13-18

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

Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Sewing Level 1

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Library Market Description:

Registration Required
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

Library Market Description:

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 13-18" group

Teen Craft Group

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Penrose Teen Space at Penrose Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Teen 13-18

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group

Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Japanese Sumi-e Painting

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, , Homeschool, , ,
Age Group:
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18

Sketch with us to capture the iconic architecture of a traditional Japanese pagoda.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, , Homeschool, , ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sketch with us to capture the iconic architecture of a traditional Japanese pagoda.

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

Art Inspiration

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
, Crafting, Making, & Recording, ,
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required for this free program.

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

Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided. Ages 18 and 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 13-18" 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, April 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
High Prairie Meeting Room at High Prairie Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 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 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
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 "Teen 13-18" group

Teen Craft Group

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording,
Age Group:
Teen 13-18

​​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on the third Friday from 3:45 to 4:45.

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording,
Event Details:

​​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on the third Friday from 3:45 to 4:45.

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

Penrose Craft Group

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Penrose Aspen Room at Penrose Library
Event Type:
, Crafting, Making, & Recording, ,
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

​​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Penrose Craft Group meets monthly on the third Monday of the month from 11 am to noon.

Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , Crafting, Making, & Recording, ,
Event Details:

​​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Penrose Craft Group meets monthly on the third Monday of the month from 11 am to noon.

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
This event is in the "Senior" group

Accordion Photo Album

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
, Crafting, Making, & Recording,
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Create a personalized item to display your favorite memories with an accordion-style photo album! Feel free to bring photos from home to populate your albums. All supplies provided. Registration required.

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

Create a personalized item to display your favorite memories with an accordion-style photo album! Feel free to bring photos from home to populate your albums. All supplies provided. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group

Teen Craft Group

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Teen 13-18

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on first and third Mondays at 5pm.

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on first and third Mondays at 5pm.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Ruth Holley Fiber Arts Group

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Adult

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

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group

Your Clothes Customized

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Teen 13-18

Want to add some character to your clothes? Put some pizzazz in your accessories? Bring your own shirts, pants, shoes, hats, headbands, etc., and make them uniquely yours.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to add some character to your clothes? Put some pizzazz in your accessories? Bring your own shirts, pants, shoes, hats, headbands, etc., and make them uniquely yours.

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Beyond the Basics: Laser Club​

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sand Creek Makerspace at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Have you taken our first Inkscape class but want to learn more about using it with the laser cutter? Join us at Sand Creek every other month to learn more of the many basic features of Inkscape. Ages 9 and up.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you taken our first Inkscape class but want to learn more about using it with the laser cutter? Join us at Sand Creek every other month to learn more of the many basic features of Inkscape. Ages 9 and up.

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.  

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

 

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

Library 21c Fiber Arts Group

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library 21c: CreateSpace at Library 21c
Event Type:
, Crafting, Making, & Recording,
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: , Crafting, Making, & Recording,
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Inkscape Design Level 2

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Ready to go further with Inkscape? We will teach you how to expand your Inkscape skills to create 3D projects. Design boxes to cut out using the laser and then assemble without nails, glue, or anything else.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to go further with Inkscape? We will teach you how to expand your Inkscape skills to create 3D projects. Design boxes to cut out using the laser and then assemble without nails, glue, or anything else.

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.  

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

 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Monument Fiber Arts Group

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Monument Meeting Room at Monument Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Adult

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

Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

CNC Router Badging

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space) at Library 21c
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording
Age Group:
Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior

Take your creativity to the next level with PPLD’s CNC router! The Shop Bot Desktop CNC is an all-in-one computer-controlled mill, router, and drill that lets you make your own projects with wood or acrylic.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Teen 13-18, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take your creativity to the next level with PPLD’s CNC router! The Shop Bot Desktop CNC is an all-in-one computer-controlled mill, router, and drill that lets you make your own projects with wood or acrylic.

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!

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

 

This event is in the "Teen 13-18" group

Your Clothes Customized

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording,
Age Group:
Teen 13-18

​​Want to add some character to your clothes? Put some pizzazz in your accessories? Bring your own shirts, pants, shoes, hats, headbands, etc., and make them uniquely yours.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording,
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​Want to add some character to your clothes? Put some pizzazz in your accessories? Bring your own shirts, pants, shoes, hats, headbands, etc., and make them uniquely yours.