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

Idea Lab: Air-Dried Clay Mosaics

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
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Age Group:
Kids 6-12, 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: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
Event Type: , ,
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 "Tween 9-12" group

Tween: LED Fuse Beads

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, ,
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

Make your art shine using LED circuits! Design your own Perler bead creation and learn how to make it light up using real LEDs and simple circuits.

Ages 9 – 12

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, ,
Event Details:

Make your art shine using LED circuits! Design your own Perler bead creation and learn how to make it light up using real LEDs and simple circuits.

Ages 9 – 12

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

Idea Lab: Eric Carle Collages ​

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
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Age Group:
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12

​​Create a collage in the recognizable style of Eric Carle’s books. Which one might inspire you? Ages 5 – 12. ​ 

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

​​Create a collage in the recognizable style of Eric Carle’s books. Which one might inspire you? 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 "Teen 13-18" group

Escape Room: Escape Nikola Tesla's Secret Lab

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Teen Center (ETC) A & B at East Library
Event Type:
, , , Science & Math,
Age Group:
Teen 13-18

The year is 1899, and you have found yourself locked in engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla’s experimental lab right here in the Pikes Peak region!

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: , , , Science & Math,
Registration Required
Event Details:

The year is 1899, and you have found yourself locked in engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla’s experimental lab right here in the Pikes Peak region!

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

Idea Lab: Go Forth & Fort ​

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
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Age Group:
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12

​​Grab a book and then work collaboratively to build your best reading fort out of different cloth materials! Of course, you will be testing it out too. Ages 5 – 12. ​ 

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

​​Grab a book and then work collaboratively to build your best reading fort out of different cloth materials! Of course, you will be testing it out too. 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 "Teen 13-18" group

Escape Room: Escape Nikola Tesla's Secret Lab!

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library 21c: T1 at Library 21c
Event Type:
, , Science & Math,
Age Group:
Teen 13-18

The year is 1899, and you have found yourself locked in engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla’s experimental lab right here in the Pikes Peak region!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: T1
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: , , Science & Math,
Registration Required
Event Details:

The year is 1899, and you have found yourself locked in engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla’s experimental lab right here in the Pikes Peak region!

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

AI Prompt Engineering Workshop

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
East Annex at East Library
Event Type:
, , Science & Math,
Age Group:
Teen 13-18

Can you bend artificial intelligence (AI) to your will? Generative AI is a rapidly expanding technology that is impacting the entire world.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Annex
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: , , Science & Math,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you bend artificial intelligence (AI) to your will? Generative AI is a rapidly expanding technology that is impacting the entire world.

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.

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

Idea Lab: Engineering Challenge

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Library 21c: Children's Room at Library 21c
Event Type:
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Age Group:
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12

See what you can build using simple materials. We will provide playdough, pipe cleaners, and craft sticks. You provide the creativity. Ages 5 – 12.

Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

See what you can build using simple materials. We will provide playdough, pipe cleaners, and craft sticks. You provide the creativity. 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 6-12" 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:
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Age Group:
Kids 6-12, 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 6-12, Tween 9-12
Event Type: , ,
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 "Teen 13-18" group

Homeschool Escape Room: Escape Nikola Tesla’s Secret Lab! 

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Manitou Springs Meeting Room at Manitou Springs Library
Event Type:
, Homeschool, , Science & Math,
Age Group:
Teen 13-18

​​The year is 1899, and you have found yourself locked in engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla’s experimental lab right here in the Pikes Peak region!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: , Homeschool, , Science & Math,
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​The year is 1899, and you have found yourself locked in engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla’s experimental lab right here in the Pikes Peak region!

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

Idea Lab: Eric Carle Collages

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Old Colorado City Meeting Room at Old Colorado City Library
Event Type:
, ,
Age Group:
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12

Create a collage in the recognizable style of Eric Carle’s books. Which one might inspire you? Ages 5 – 12.

Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

Create a collage in the recognizable style of Eric Carle’s books. Which one might inspire you? 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 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group

Idea Lab: Go Forth & Fort

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Palmer Lake Library
Event Type:
, ,
Age Group:
Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12

Grab a book and then work collaboratively to build your best reading fort out of different cloth materials! Of course, you will be testing it out too. Ages 5 – 12.

Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
Event Type: , ,
Event Details:

Grab a book and then work collaboratively to build your best reading fort out of different cloth materials! Of course, you will be testing it out too. 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 6-12" group
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group

Idea Lab: Air-Dried Clay Mosaics

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B at Sand Creek Library
Event Type:
, , ,
Age Group:
Kids 6-12, 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: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids 6-12, Tween 9-12
Event Type: , , ,
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 "Teen 13-18" group

AI Prompt Engineering Workshop

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library 21c: Ent Conference Center at Library 21c
Event Type:
, , Science & Math,
Age Group:
Teen 13-18

Can you bend artificial intelligence (AI) to your will? Generative AI is a rapidly expanding technology that is impacting the entire world.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teen 13-18
Event Type: , , Science & Math,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you bend artificial intelligence (AI) to your will? Generative AI is a rapidly expanding technology that is impacting the entire world.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Tween 9-12" group

​Tween: LED Fuse Beads

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room at Cheyenne Mountain Library
Event Type:
Crafting, Making, & Recording, ,
Age Group:
Tween 9-12

​​Make your art shine using LED circuits! Design your own Perler bead creation and learn how to make it light up using real LEDs and simple circuits.   

Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, ,
Event Details:

​​Make your art shine using LED circuits! Design your own Perler bead creation and learn how to make it light up using real LEDs and simple circuits.   

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!