East Library will begin an elevator modernization project lasting approximately six weeks on Wed., March 12.

The Library will remain open, but the 2nd floor will only have stair access. Visit ppld.org/east-library-improvements for more information.  

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Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, 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!

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

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

 

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! 

 

Summer Fun: Puppet Tales- The Buzzing Butterfly

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Benny Butterfly wants to be important to our Colorado ecosystem like bees.  He attempts to go to extravagant and hysterical lengths to try and fit in with the bees, but ultimately, he can’t be exactly like a bee.  Can Magic Dave and frie

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

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! 

 

Summer Fun: Kids Bilingual Colorful Yoga

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: OL - Off Site
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for kid-friendly yoga, where we will explore mindfulness, breathing, stories, and songs in English and Spanish all while moving. For ages 0-12. Please bring a mat or towel. Limited number of mats will be available. 

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! 

 

Summer Fun: Puppet Tales- The Buzzing Butterfly

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Benny Butterfly wants to be important to our Colorado ecosystem like bees.  He attempts to go to extravagant and hysterical lengths to try and fit in with the bees, but ultimately, he can’t be exactly like a bee.  Can Magic Dave and frie

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

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! 

 

Block Building Flower Art

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Tweens
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Minecraft? Do you feel like your space could use some new decorations? Stop by the Library and create a wooden Minecraft flower! Choose from a variety of designs to build and paint your own decoration.

Summer Fun: Kids Bilingual Colorful Yoga

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for kid-friendly yoga, where we will explore mindfulness, breathing, stories, and songs in English and Spanish all while moving. For ages 0-12. Please bring a mat or towel. Limited number of mats will be available. 

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! 

 

Coding Series: Art

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Computer Classes, Science & Technology, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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. The theme is Art!

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! 

 

Paws to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids
Event Details:

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

All Ages Life-Size Board Game Party

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adults, Games & Gaming, Intergenerational, Kids, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Bring the whole family and enjoy a twist on your standard game night using our popular life-sized board games! Choose from Life-Size Candyland, Life-Size Battleship, and Life-Size Clue.

Clay Exploration: Coasters

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Makerspace and Studios, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

3D Printer Badging & Modeling Level 1: Buttons

10:00am - 1:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Start your 3D printing and designing journey with the PPLD! We will create and print custom projects using TinkerCAD, a free, online 3D design software. No previous experience required. Please set up a free TinkerCAD.com account before attending.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children ages 9 – 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Summer Fun: Katherine Dines

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Katherine Dines and her Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® Music on a summer reading adventure.

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

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! 

 

Summer Fun: Kids Bilingual Colorful Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for kid-friendly yoga, where we will explore mindfulness, breathing, stories, and songs in English and Spanish all while moving. For ages 0-12. Please bring a mat or towel. Limited number of mats will be available.

Summer Fun: Peter Rabbit presented by Theatre Across Borders 

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Little bunnies can still get into big trouble! Join Peter Rabbit on his adventure through MacGregor’s garden.

Idea Lab: Faith Ringgold Dinner Quilt

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Activity/Story Rooms
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Taking inspiration from Faith Ringgold’s Story Quilts, create a Dinner Quilt based on your family and your family dinner. Ages 5 – 12. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Large groups: If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend before your visit or program participation to confirm space.

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! 

 

Sewing Level 1: Roll-Up Case

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Gain new sewing skills! Learn the basics of sewing to create a basic project using a sewing machine. No previous experience required. All supplies will be provided. Ages and 9 and up. 

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children ages 9 – 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

3D Modeling Level 2: Planters

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult
Event Type: Makerspace, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Dig deeper into 3D design with TinkerCAD! Starting with simple designs, we will grow our knowledge and create unique planters for any décor. Customize and create works of art that can be printed at the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors to use the makerspaces. You are encouraged to submit this at the class so that we have it on file. You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the makerspaces or to attend this class. Children ages 9 – 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Idea Lab: Bridge Science

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Explore the science behind bridge building and engineer your own bridge. Accept the challenge to build a bridge that can support as much weight as possible while spanning a 16” container. Ages 5 – 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! 

 

Drop-in Watercolor

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come to Fountain Library to experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session! No registration is necessary and all skill levels welcome. We'll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself!

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Monument Library
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Live Indoor, Tweens
Event Details:

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

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! 

 

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

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

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! 

 

Paws to Read

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, 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!

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Floor
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family
Event Type: Family Library Programs, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

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

 

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!