This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Homeschool Game Day 11:00am–12:30pm Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Homeschool Game Day 11:00am–12:30pm Library Branch: East Library Room: East George Fellows Park Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family Event Type: Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Tweens Event Details: Homeschool families are invited to an outdoor game day! Activities include four square, hula hoops, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, kickball, and more. Come prepared to play! All ages are welcome. 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!
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Family" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Sunflowers to Apples 10:00am–11:30am Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Family" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Sunflowers to Apples 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: East Library Room: East Community Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Design a still life painting that takes us from summer into autumn. Come and be inspired by combining the techniques of master painters Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cezanne. Disclaimer(s) One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 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.
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Homeschool Coding: Game Development 1:00pm–2:00pm Tween 9-12, Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Homeschool Coding: Game Development 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen Event Type: Computer Classes, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Teen, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of Python or JavaScript while playing and building your own video game! Move through the levels collecting gems while exploring coding basics during this standalone hour-long event. Already a pro at coding? 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. 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!
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Homeschool: Tardigrade Tales 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Homeschool: Tardigrade Tales 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Fountain Library Room: Fountain Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Discover the enchanting world of Sandra Fay’s The Three Little Tardigrades! This humorous and “slightly scientific fairy tale,” invites readers to explore the fascinating lives of these microscopic creatures. 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!
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Family" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Sunflowers to Apples 1:00pm–2:30pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Family" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Sunflowers to Apples 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: High Prairie Library Room: High Prairie Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Design a still life painting that takes us from summer into autumn. Come and be inspired by combining the techniques of master painters Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cezanne. Disclaimer(s) One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 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.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Sep 19 2025 Fri Homeschool: Build an Animal Oasis 10:30am–11:30am Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Sep 19 2025 Fri Homeschool: Build an Animal Oasis 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: High Prairie Library Room: High Prairie Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Science & Technology, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Join us to create a fun oasis using Rigamajig, a life-size building set with wooden planks, gears, hardware, and more.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Sep 19 2025 Fri Homeschool Science: Wildlife Wonders 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Sep 19 2025 Fri Homeschool Science: Wildlife Wonders 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: East Library Room: East Community/ Annex Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family Event Type: Homeschool Event Details: Join Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and their animal ambassadors to learn about amazing animal adaptations! You will get an up-close look at special characteristics and abilities that allow animals to survive and thrive. 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!
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Homeschool: Cave Paintings 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Homeschool: Cave Paintings 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Unleash your creativity while diving into the fascinating world of ancient cave paintings! Join us as we discover the purposes and historical significance of ancient cave paintings. 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!
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Sep 26 2025 Fri Homeschool: Explore Owl Pellets 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Sep 26 2025 Fri Homeschool: Explore Owl Pellets 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Monument Library Room: Monument Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens Event Details: Experience this fun, on-the-road version of PPLD’s Educational Resource Center (ERC) at a Library near you! Join us for owl pellet dissection and explore the fascinating life of this elusive bird of prey through hands-on experiences. 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!
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Homeschool: Ute Knowledge 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Homeschool: Ute Knowledge 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: East Library Room: East Community Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Investigate how the Ute people used science, technology, engineering, and math to survive and thrive in the Rocky Mountains. 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. 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!
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Pumpkins, Polka Dots, and Patterns 10:00am–11:30am Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Pumpkins, Polka Dots, and Patterns 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: East Library Room: East Community Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Explore the magical works of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, easily spotted for her use of polka dots! Disclaimer(s) One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 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.
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Homeschool Science: Science Fair Made Simple 1:00pm–2:30pm Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 3 2025 Fri Homeschool Science: Science Fair Made Simple 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: East Library Room: East Community/ Annex Age Group: Kids 0-5, Tween 9-12, Teen, Family Event Type: Family Library Programs, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Are you ready to up your science fair game? 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!
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Homeschool Coding: Game Development 11:00am–12:00pm Tween 9-12, Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Homeschool Coding: Game Development 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen Event Type: Teen, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of Python or JavaScript while playing and building your own video game! Move through the levels collecting gems while exploring coding basics during this standalone hour-long event. Already a pro at coding?
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Pumpkins, Polka Dots, and Patterns 1:00pm–2:30pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Pumpkins, Polka Dots, and Patterns 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Explore the magical works of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, easily spotted for her use of polka dots! Disclaimer(s) One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 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!
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Homeschool: Build An Animal Oasis 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Homeschool: Build An Animal Oasis 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Event Type: Homeschool Event Details: Join us to create a fun oasis using Rigamajig, a life-size building set with wooden planks, gears, hardware, and more. For this engineering challenge, students will team up to design and construct structures that are strong enough to 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!
This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Homeschool Science: Estes Rockets: Flawless Flight Paths 9:00am–12:00pm Tween 9-12, Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Homeschool Science: Estes Rockets: Flawless Flight Paths 9:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: East Library Room: East Community/ Annex Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Students in grades 6 through 8 will examine rocket flight paths, explore a real space artifact, tackle the engineering design behind rocket recovery systems, and compete in a landing zone contest with model rockets they build and launch in small g 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!
This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Homeschool Science: Super Cold Science 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Homeschool Science: Super Cold Science 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: East Library Room: East Community/ Annex Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Family Event Type: Homeschool Event Details: Enjoy really cool demonstrations of one of the coldest materials you will ever feel. After, we will use the same material to make a cold treat! Presented by Cool Science. Ages 5 and up. No registration required. 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!
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Homeschool Science: Estes Rockets: Astronaut Training Camp 9:00am–12:00pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Homeschool Science: Estes Rockets: Astronaut Training Camp 9:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: East Library Room: East Community/ Annex Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Students in grades 3 - 5 will explore a space artifact, complete astronaut training camp, explore the forces of flight, and work in groups to build and launch model rockets. 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!
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Homeschool: Library Quest 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Homeschool: Library Quest 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: East Library Room: East Community Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: In this fun-filled Library orientation, homeschoolers will learn about PPLD resources and materials, find out how libraries are organized, and explore interactive library-related activities. Ages 6 - 12. 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. 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!
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group Oct 30 2025 Thu Homeschool Science: Estes Rockets: Planet Party 10:00am–12:00pm Kids 5-8 Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group Oct 30 2025 Thu Homeschool Science: Estes Rockets: Planet Party 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: East Library Room: East Community/ Annex Age Group: Kids 5-8 Event Type: Homeschool, Kids Registration Required Event Details: Students in grades K - 2 will explore a real space artifact, learn about planets and play a Planet Space Run game, design their very own planet, and participate in a group rocket building activity and launch. 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!
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Nov 3 2025 Mon Homeschool: Build an Animal Oasis 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Nov 3 2025 Mon Homeschool: Build an Animal Oasis 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Calhan Library Room: Calhan Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join us to create a fun oasis using Rigamajig, a life-size building set with wooden planks, gears, hardware, and more.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Homeschool: Tardigrade Tales 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Homeschool: Tardigrade Tales 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Library 21c Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens Event Details: Discover the enchanting world of Sandra Fay’s The Three Little Tardigrades! This humorous and “slightly scientific fairy tale,” invites readers to explore the fascinating lives of these microscopic creatures. 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!
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group Nov 7 2025 Fri Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: The Great Wave with a POP! 10:00am–11:30am Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group This event is in the "Teen" group Nov 7 2025 Fri Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: The Great Wave with a POP! 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: East Library Room: East Community Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen Event Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Capture the drama of Hokusai's iconic woodblock print, "The Great Wave Off Kanagawa", creating form with line with mood with color, then adding an unexpected element to make your waterscape POP! Disclaimer(s) One slot per month: Due to the popularity of this program, please limit your registration to one slot per month. 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.
This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Homeschool: Ute Knowledge 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-8" group This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Homeschool: Ute Knowledge 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Fountain Library Room: Fountain Meeting Room Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12 Event Type: Homeschool, Kids, Tweens Registration Required Event Details: Investigate how the Ute people used science, technology, engineering, and math to survive and thrive in the Rocky Mountains. 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!