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Homeschool Art Show Exhibit

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Children's Corner
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Live Indoor, Teen Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
Drop by to check out the Homeschool Art Show, exhibited in the East Library Children's Department throughout the month of April. Artwork has been provided by homeschoolers, Grades K - 12, from across the Pikes Peak Library District!   ...

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

10:30am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Study Room D1
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs. Searching for a career also includes identifying your skills and interests, considering what you value and enjoy doing, and exploring different paths to learn what type of ...

PPLD Narcan Training

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Class
Event Details:
PPLD Narcan Training  ...

Library 21c Art Inspiration

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Explore art techniques, including painting and drawing, for adult artists. Basic drawing and painting materials provided. Ages 18 an up. Registration is required for this free program. ...

Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de Carreras

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
A career search starts before you write a resume and begin applying for jobs. Searching for a career also includes identifying your skills and interests, considering what you value and enjoy doing, and exploring different paths to learn what type of ...

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. If your child might benefit from sensory accommodations such as fidgets or noise-reducing headphones, please request a Sensory Accommodat...

Tween Dungeon's and Dragons

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. ...

Idea Lab: Ozobots

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Classroom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
Get an introduction to coding with these simple robots. You’ll use color combinations to move the robot along. For ages 5 - 12.  The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items such as fidget toys or noise reducing headphones fo...

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Tween Library Programs
Event Details:
Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our lovable Paws to Read therapy dogs. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items such as fidget toys or noise reducing headphones for your child to ...

Pop-Up Art: Paper Circuits

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Join us for a pop-up art event: paper circuits!  For ages 12 - 18. ...

Teen Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Event Details:
Love Anime? Come hang out with other teens who share your passion! Some Anime shown may be rated PG-13 or TV-14. Snacks provided, cosplay welcome! ...

HSE class (High School Equivalency: GED/HiSET)

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Adult Education Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Event Details:
The GED, HiSET  are alternatives to a high school diploma. PPLD offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) free classes that will help adults for such tests. We offer preparation for Language Arts, Social Studi...

Tween Dungeons & Dragons Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Children's Room
Age Group: Tweens
Event Type: Live Outdoor, Tween Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Play D&D with other tweens, led by our very own Dragon Master Erica! New members are always welcome and no experience is required. Ages 9-12. #tweens  #dungeonsanddragons Sensory Accommodations Kit Description: The Customer Servi...

Clay Exploration: Jewelry Dish

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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: 1
Event Details:
Join us and experiment with clay at the Sand Creek Library Makerspace in a two-part class. In part one you will learn how to shape a project out of clay, and in part two you will learn how to glaze it. Take your finished creation home to enjoy a...

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) B
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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. Players may supply their own level one character or select a pre-made character sh...

Library 21c Mystery Lovers Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Ent Conference Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:
Love mysteries? Join us in discussing this month's mystery title Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Widen. 3rd Thursday, 6 pm, ENT conference room. ...

Device Drop-In Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Bay Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
 Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help!  Registration is not required.  Please bring power cords and devices.  We cannot help install softwar...

Manitou Knitting Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:
For beginners or experts, and everything in-between. Join us to meet up with like minded knitters, socialize, open to all sorts of textile arts. ...

Community Resources open hours

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Library 21c
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. ...

NorthStar Computer Series - Email Basics 3

10:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Petritz Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Email Basic 3   In this lesson, learners will practice managing email accounts by deleting emails from the trash to the inbox.  Learners will also practice identifying and utilizing the unsubscribe button to stop receiving mass emails...

Speak English Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Library 21c
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs
Event Details:
Speak English groups are fun English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills. Each group meets once a week for two hours to practice English. Classes are free. There is no need to register in advanc...

Community Resources open hours

10:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Manitou Springs 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. ...

Create & Play

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Kids, Family
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs, Family Library Programs
Event Details:
Did you know studies show that making art builds motor skills, reading readiness, and math concepts? Bring your little one to a special event made just for them where they will experience creative and playful adventures with art! Be sure to wear old ...

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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. The Customer Service Desk can provide sensory accommodations items such as fidget toys or noise reducing headphones for your child to use while in the library. If these will benefit yo...