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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

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

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

Registration is suggested but not required.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Author, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Library Adventurers Programs, Tween Library Programs, Virtual Program
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join Steve Weeks for an interactive family romp filled with music, humor, and games as he performs his hit songs as part of the Summer Adventure Program.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Learn to code in Scratch! In this introductory course from the computer scientists at Google, youth will learn basic computational thinking concepts through block coding.

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

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Kids can practice readi

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
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 the artistry.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
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 the artistry.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Experience the I Survived book series in real life!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dungeon Master Jasmine! New members are always welcome, and no experience is required. For ages 9 - 12.

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

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, S.T.E.A.M., Tween 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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen/Tween: Gaming

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! We’ll have a Switch Mario Cart or Super Smash Bros tournament! Ages 9-18.

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 "Family" group.
Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Room: Palmer Lake Town Hall Green
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Celebrate a summer of family reading with a live concert at the Palmer Lake Village Green! Join Katherine Dines and her Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® Music for a summer reading adventure.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween: Recycled Games

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Tween Library Programs
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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

PAWS to Read

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Children may practice reading skills by reading to Bowie, our Canine Good Citizen certified dog.

 

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.
Library Branch: East 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center to learn more about these amazing creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago! For ages 0-12. 

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 "Family" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Type: Author, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Library Adventurers Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs, Virtual Program
Event Details:
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Idea Lab: Lego Build

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween 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.

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.

Laser Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly laser engraver club meeting at the Sand Creek Makerspace! This informal drop-in program is designed for all skill levels. Never used the makerspace before?

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

Magic Dave embarks on a birdwatching adventure to discover some incredible birds!  Unfortunately, Platy the Platypus has other plans, as he attempts to disrupt the adven

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

Summer Fun: Cool Science

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Hagnauer Gallery
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join educators from Cool Science to learn about and experience the science of super cold temperatures of dry ice and liquid nitrogen. Then, enjoy a super cold treat!

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

Magic Dave embarks on a birdwatching adventure to discover some incredible birds!  Unfortunately, Platy the Platypus has other plans, as he attempts to disrupt the adven

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.
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Don't coast on the laser! Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom notebook designs to engrave and cut. No previous experience required.