East Library will be closed starting Mon., Sept. 16 to complete parking lot repairs.

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids, Family
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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids, Family
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Events
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3-7, with a favorite adult.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Penrose Perk

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

Coffee and refreshments provided to the public.

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

Caring For Yourself : PPAAA Retirement Series

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Caring For Yourself

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.

Homeschool Book Blast

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Homeschool, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Tell the world about your favorite book! Prepare a creative book report at home and present it informally to other families.

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

Drop In Device Lab

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Stop by our Drop-In Device Lab from 1:30-3:30pm on the 2nd Friday of every month and our staff will assist you. 

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 Badging & Design Level 1: Coasters

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkscape, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom coaster designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8” wood. No previous experience required. 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.

Sewing Level 1: Tote Bag

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., 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 basic tote bag using a sewing machine.

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

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Tweens
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the 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.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

One and two-year ol

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

Idea Lab: LEGO Build

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, Tweens, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:

Engineering your best LEGO creation, completing LEGO challenges, and producing LEGO Art are only some of the 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 "Family" group.

Paws to Read

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, Family
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Age Group: Kids, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Community Resources open hours

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, All
Library Branch: Ruth Holley 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.
This event is in the "All" group.

Community Resources open hours

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, All
Library Branch: Penrose 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 "Kids" group.

Baby Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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

Baby Time

9:30am - 10:15am
Kids, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together.

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

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Family
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:

Stories and more for children ages 3 - 7, with a favorite adult.

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

Baby Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL CLASSES

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:

ESL classes are for adults that want to improve the workplace and everyday language.

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

Baby Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids, Family
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together.

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

Baby Time

11:15am - 12:00pm
Kids, Family
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Story Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

Babies from birth to 12 months, with a favorite adult, enjoy songs, bouncing action rhymes, and sharing a book together. Each interactive session gives babies the opportunity to hear lots of language and play with other babies.

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

Beginning and Intermediate Yoga

11:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level pract

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

German Conversation Group

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Foreign Language
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

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
Kids, Tweens, Family
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.