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Teen Game Night

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the Ruth Holley Library Teen Space for Teen Game Night!  Hang out with your friends for an evening of Nintendo Switch and XBox games! Teen...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the Ruth Holley Library Teen Space for Teen Game Night!  Hang out with your friends for an evening of Nintendo Switch and XBox games! Teens are welcome to bring their own games from home as well.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Mobile Earth and Space Observatory

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Live Outdoor, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Details:

The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory is coming to PPLD for Summer Adventure! MESO is a “science center on wheels" with hands-on educational and research activities focused on ear...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Live Outdoor, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory is coming to PPLD for Summer Adventure!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

One- and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experien...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One- and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pop-Up Art Night: Macrame!

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a pop-up art event: macrame!  For ages 12 -18

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us for a pop-up

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations ite...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Create and Play

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that making art builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will exp...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that making art builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items such as fidget toys or noise reducing headpho...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Book page Wreaths

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate summer with a cheerful wreath made from book pages and colorful ribbon.

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

Celebrate summer with a cheerful wreath made from book pages and colorful ribbon.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Fun: LocoMotion – The Science & Circus Arts Show

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

National Juggling Champion and kinetic comedian Peter Davison performs amazing juggling, balancing, unicycle riding, clowning, and more. Plus he also explains the science behind th...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

National Juggling Champion and kinetic comedian Peter Davison performs amazing juggling, balancing, unicycle riding, clowning, and more.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Escape Room: Olympic Dreams

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Can you solve the clues with your team and break into the box in this escape room-like challenge? Participants band together and solve the clues to find their missing passports, wh...

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

Can you solve the clues with your team and break into the box in this escape room-like challenge? Participants band together and solve the clues to find their missing passports, which they'll need to see the Games in Paris. Ages 12 – 18.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Ruth Holley Book Club

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Ruth Holley Book Club meets on the 4th Friday of the month to discuss a book in person. During the month of July, we will discuss "The Snow Child" by Eowyn Ivey. Copies of...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Book Clubs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

The Ruth Holley Book Club meets on the 4th Friday of the month to discuss a book in person. During the month of July, we will discuss "The Snow Child" by Eowyn Ivey. Copies of the book are available at the front desk.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween: Recycled Games

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for Recycled Games at the Library! Compete against your friends to win at table tennis, marshmallow archery, mini golf, and more. Ages 9 - 12. The Customer Service Desk ...

Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for Recycled Games at the Library! Compete against your friends to win at table tennis, marshmallow archery, mini golf, and more. Ages 9 - 12.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items such as fidget toys or noise reducing headpho...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

One- and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experien...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One- and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Create and Play

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that making art builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will exp...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Did you know studies show that making art builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Resources open hours

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items such as fidget toys or noise reducing headpho...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Ruth Holley Crafters

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Adult Library Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Ruth Holley Crafters is a group open to the public. Feel free to bring the crafts you're working on, and share ideas and thoughts with one another. 

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

Ruth Holley Crafters is a group open to the public. Feel free to bring the crafts you're working on, and share ideas and thoughts with one another. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the Ruth Holley Library Teen Space for Teen Game Night!  Hang out with your friends for an evening of Nintendo Switch and XBox games! Teen...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the Ruth Holley Library Teen Space for Teen Game Night!  Hang out with your friends for an evening of Nintendo Switch and XBox games! Teens are welcome to bring their own games from home as well.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

One- and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experien...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One- and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Paws to Read

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations ite...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items such as fidget toys or noise reducing headpho...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

One- and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books. Toddler Time builds on familiar experien...

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

One- and two-year-old children, with a favorite adult, participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement, and listen to a few short books.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pop-Up Art Night: Button Making!

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ruth Holley Meeting Room at Ruth Holley Library
Event Type:
Teen Library Programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a pop-up art event: button-making!  For ages 12 -18

Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us for a pop-up