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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Laser Badging and Design Level 1

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Make
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkspace, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8" wood. No previous experience required. Ages 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 – 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Creative space badges: Your completed badges will be added to your library card. If you don’t have a library card, you can sign up online or in person at any Library location. Join us and start making today!

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!

Teen Anime Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! Some anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Cosplay is welcome! Ages 12 - 18.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limited to 20 each week. Registration is required.

Galaxy Spray Painting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Arts & Crafts, Intergenerational, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 and up.

Fantasy Map Making and Figure Painting

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Dungeons & Dragons? Join us as we create our own fantasy maps and paint playable Dungeons & Dragons figurines! Each participant will leave with their own unique map and figurine. For ages 12 - 18.

Teen Games

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Games & Gaming, Teen
Event Details:

Come hand out and show off your gaming skills! There will be board games and/or video games. Bring your friends and be ready to have fun!

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! 

 

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.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens on an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Ages 12 - 18. Space is limited to 15 participants. Registration required.

Laser Badging and Design Level 1: Coasters

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:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkspace, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8" wood. No previous experience required. Ages 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 – 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Life Sized Board Games

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family, All
Event Type: Adults, Family Library Programs, Games & Gaming, Intergenerational, Kids, 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.

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! 

 

Teen Advisory Board

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Have fun, help your library, and get volunteer hours! Join Teen Advisory Board! Members help with programs, get volunteer hours, plus get leadership training

Teen Games

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Come hang out and show off your gaming skills! Have fun playing Nintendo Switch and Xbox games! Or Have fun playing board games! Bring your friends and be ready to have fun!

Fantasy Map Making and Figure Painting

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming, Teen
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Dungeons & Dragons? Join us as we create our own fantasy maps and paint playable Dungeons & Dragons figurines! Each participant will leave with their own unique map and figurine.

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! 

 

"I'm With the Band!" Bracelets

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, 16-24
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, 16-24
Event Type: Intergenerational, Teen
Event Details:

Where do your musical loyalties fall? Show the world with a personalized bracelet that represents your favorite band or musician. We will provide the supplies so you can show off your band spirit with your own personalized bracelet!

Teen Anime Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens that share your passion! Some anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Cosplay is welcome! Ages 12 - 18.

Shark Plushies

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

From “Baby Shark” to Jaws, sharks are everywhere in our pop culture. Everyone has their opinion about the ocean's most misunderstood sea creature. Join us and learn about sharks while creating your own shark plushie!

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limited to 20 each week. Registration is required.

Narcan Training

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen, Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Type: Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Narcan Training For PPLD Employees and Patrons

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Teen and Tween: Mini Terrariums

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Design your own terrarium, complete with your favorite Animal Crossing characters! Choose from a variety of fun stickers to decorate your terrarium. Ages 9 - 18.

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.

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

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! 

 

Shark Plushies

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Event Details:

From “Baby Shark” to Jaws, sharks are everywhere in our pop culture. Everyone has their opinion about the ocean's most misunderstood sea creature. Join us and learn about sharks while creating your own shark plushie!

Coding Series: Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Computer Classes, Science & Technology, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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)

One slot per participant: Please register for only one session so that others can attend the program. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that others can participate.

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.

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.

Teen Advisory Board

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Registration
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and give your input on what happens at the Library! You will earn volunteer hours by attending meetings and working on projects for the Library, and engage in leadership development opportunities.