All Pikes Peak Library District locations are closed Wed., Dec. 10, and Thu., Dec. 11, to implement the new Integrated Library System.

The catalog and PPLD app will be unavailable through Thu., Dec. 11.

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This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Craft Group

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 2:00-3:00pm.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Library 21c Fiber Arts Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Monument Fiber Arts Group

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

This event is in the "Teen" group

Colorado Mosaics

3:15pm–4:45pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado, join us in learning the art of mosaics by transforming Colorado icons into stunning artworks! Ages 13 – 18. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Craft Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on first and third Mondays at 5pm.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Ruth Holley Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Drop-in Watercolor

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior, Family
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Intergenerational, 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!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Craft Group

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Teen Space
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

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

Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Faux Glass Art Sculpture

10:00am–11:30am
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Class, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inspired by glass artist Dale Chihuly, artists will create vibrant faux glass art that really pops! Students will design an individual sculpture then contribute to a collaborative installation for the Homeschool Art Show.

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 "Teen" group

Teen Craft Group

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 2:00-3:00pm.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Colorado Mosaics

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado, join us in learning the art of mosaics by transforming Colorado icons into stunning artworks! Ages 13 – 18. Registration required.

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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Colorado Nature Embroidery

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

​Embroider the flora and fauna of Colorado in this basics course celebrating the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado! Create designs inspired by the book The Field Guide to Embroidery by Jessica Kemper. All supplies provided.

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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Accordion Photo Albums

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a personalized item to display your favorite memories with an accordion-style photo album! Feel free to bring photos from home to populate your albums. All supplies provided. Registration required.

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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Accordion Photo Albums

10:00am–11:30am
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

​​Create a personalized item to display your favorite memories with an accordion-style photo album! Feel free to bring photos from home to populate your albums. All supplies provided. Registration required. ​ 

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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Colorado Nature Embroidery

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embroider the flora and fauna of Colorado in this basics course celebrating the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado! Create designs inspired by the book The Field Guide to Embroidery by Jessica Kemper. All supplies provided.

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 "Teen" group

Teen Craft Group

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Teen Center (ETC) A & B
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on second Wednesdays at 5:00 PM.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Art for Older Adults

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Class, Intergenerational, Library Explorers, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art for Older Adults inspires a sense of self-reliance for older adults, even if the participant is somewhat reliant on a partner to help use the materials.

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

Homeschool Make-a-Masterpiece: Faux Glass Art Sculpture

1:00pm–2:30pm
Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Kids 5-8, Tween 9-12, Teen
Event Type: Class, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Homeschool, Kids, Teen, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inspired by glass artist Dale Chihuly, artists will create vibrant faux glass art that really pops! Students will design an individual sculpture then contribute to a collaborative installation for the Homeschool Art Show.

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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Library 21c Fiber Arts Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: CreateSpace
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more?

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Sewing Level 1

2:00pm–5:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Maker Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of machine sewing and create a simple project. First, we will teach you how to wind a bobbin, thread the machine, and navigate the interface of a computerized sewing machine.

Disclaimer(s)

Creative space agreement: Patrons under 18 will need a signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) 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 under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

This event is in the "Tween 9-12" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "16-24" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Drop-In Watercolor

11:00am–1:00pm
Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Old Colorado City Library
Room: Old Colorado City Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween 9-12, Teen, 16-24, Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Seniors, Teen, Tweens
Event Details:

Come to Old Colorado City Library and experiment with watercolors at this fun and informal drop-in session!

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! 

 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Your Clothes Customized

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to add some character to your clothes? Put some pizzazz in your accessories? Bring your own shirts, pants, shoes, hats, headbands, etc., and make them uniquely yours.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Penrose Craft Group

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Aspen Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: Adults, Crafting, Making, & Recording, Library Explorers, Seniors
Event Details:

​​Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters! The Penrose Craft Group meets monthly on the third Monday of the month from 11 am to noon.

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Craft Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Type: Crafting, Making, & Recording, Teen
Event Details:

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on first and third Mondays at 5pm.