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Paws to Read

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

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

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family 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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Library Branch: Palmer Lake Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Outdoor, Tween Library Programs
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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 "Family" group.
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
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Experience the I Survived book series in real life!

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

Camp Half Blood Trivia

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
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Are you a Percy Jackson superfan? Test your knowledge in this trivia competition!

Ages 9 to 18 welcome!

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 "Tweens" group.
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Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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

New members are always welcome and no experience is required. 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, Tween Library Programs
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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 "Kids" group.
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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.
Registration
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: OL - Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
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Come to the Library to meet some friendly animals from Wishing Star Farm. These programs are held outdoors 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Looking for new curriculum and/or educational materials? Have curriculum you don’t need? Homeschoolers can bring curriculum, educational materials, books, and more to give away to other homeschoolers at this once-a-year event. No selling.

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: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Bag fresh sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a roll-up case using a sewing machine.

No previous experience is required. All supplies will be provided by PPLD. Ages 9 and up.

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: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Iron out your Silhouette skills! Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to create easy iron-on vinyl transfers.

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 "Family" group.
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Join Dr. Wanda and Ron Cousar to learn the origins of cultural norms from the 16th century to the present through stories for children and families.

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.

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 "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 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.

Tween: Recycled Games

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Registration is suggested but not required.

 

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