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Idea Lab: LEGO Build

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

Engineer your best LEGO creation, complete LEGO challenges, produce LEGO Art, and explore endless creative possibilities at this open-ended LEGO program using PPLD’s LEGO resources. Join us for the fun! For ages 5 - 12.

 

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Mondrian Inspired Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
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Mondrian art has influenced architecture, fashion, music, and more around the world with its bold use of color and shapes. Create your own Mondrian-inspired art and learn more about Dutch artist Piet Mondrian and his abstract art technique.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween: Recycled Games

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Tween Library Programs
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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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Craft Hour

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come by and have fun with a new craft! This month is Marshmallow Catapults!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Galaxy Spray Painting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Live Outdoor, Teen Library Programs
Event Details:

Create an out-of-this-world art project using stencils and spray paint! Be sure to wear clothing that you are okay with getting messy. Ages 12 – 18.

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

Paws to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, 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 "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Adult Education Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

Support workshop for students enrolled in PPLD's COHS or GED/ESL programs. We will develop skills that will help students succeed both in their PPLD educational programs and their endeavors afterward.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

The GED, HiSET  are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social St

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Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, All
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

The Colorado College Summer Music Festival Orchestra members present a preview of its Children’s Concert, Carnival of the Animals, by Camille Saint-Saëns, with Associate Director Virginia Barron and the SMF Fellows who make up the orchest

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

Device Drop-In Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

 Need help with your laptop,

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

Manitou Knitting Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

For beginners or experts, and everything in-between. Join us to meet up with like minded knitters, socialize, open to all sorts of textile arts.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Portable Sewing Kits

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Make a pin cushion and a small sewing kit for on-the-go mending.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.
Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Adults, All
Event Type: Community Resources
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 "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Computer Basics 1

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Speak English Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs
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" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Create & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Courtyard
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
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.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Shake those wiggles out and have some fun! This 30-minute program consists of music and movement activities and a story. Ages 2 - 5, with a favorite adult. Siblings are welcome too!

 

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family 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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for young children, with a favorite adult.

This event is in the "All" group.

Sidewalk Chalk Art

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: All
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Show us your artistic side with sidewalk chalk art!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Happy Crafters

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

All adult handicrafters aged 18 and over are welcome -- knitters, cross stitchers, crocheters, beaders, etc... BRING YOUR OWN PROJECT, share ideas, learn new skills.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master!

New members are always welcome, and no experience is required. For ages 9 - 12. Registration required.